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Thora Hird (1911–2003)
In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett. Even in her 90s, she was working almost daily. Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, the ...
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Born:in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UKDied:(age 91) in Brinsworth House, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK |
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Actress (132 credits)
Actress (132 credits)
1986-2003
Last of the Summer Wine
(TV Series)
Edie
Edie
- All of a Florrie
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Second Husband and the Showgirls
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Frenchies Are Coming
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
- The Miraculous Curing of Old Goff Helliwell
(2003)
... Edie (as Dame Thora Hird)
1995-1999
The Queen's Nose
(TV Series)
Postmistress
Postmistress
- Harmony's Return
(1999)
... Postmistress (uncredited)
- Episode #1.4
(1995)
... Postmistress
- Episode #1.1
(1995)
... Postmistress
1999
Hilltop Hospital
(TV Series)
Gracey Greyshell
Gracey Greyshell
- Gracey Greyshell's Last Day
... Gracey Greyshell (voice)
1993-1994
Screen One
(TV Series)
Jim's Mother / Deric's Mother
Jim's Mother / Deric's Mother
- Pat and Margaret
(1994)
... Jim's Mother
- Wide-Eyed and Legless
(1993)
... Deric's Mother
1989-1990
All Creatures Great and Small
(TV Series)
Mrs. Clarke / Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
Mrs. Clarke / Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
- Promises to Keep
(1990)
... Mrs. Clarke
- The Best Time
(1989)
... Mrs. Clarke (as Mrs Clarke also)
1979-1986
In Loving Memory
(TV Series)
Ivy Unsworth
Ivy Unsworth
- Up in the World
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- The Undertaker's Apprentice
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- King of the Mountains
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- The Second Time Around
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
- They Shoot Undertakers, Don't They?
(1986)
... Ivy Unsworth
1983-1984
Hallelujah!
(TV Series)
Captain Emily Ridley / Captain Agnes Ridley
Captain Emily Ridley / Captain Agnes Ridley
- It Happened One Night
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- Rock Bottom
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- The Snake Pit: Part 2
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- The Snake Pit: Part 1
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
- Holy Deadlock
(1984)
... Captain Emily Ridley
1982
Objects of Affection
(TV Series)
Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
- Say Something Happened
(1982)
... Elizabeth Mary Rhodes
1971-1982
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Aunty Kitty / Olive Major / Doris / ...
Aunty Kitty / Olive Major / Doris / ...
- Intensive Care
(1982)
... Aunty Kitty
- The Mayor's Charity
(1977)
... Olive Major
- The Villa Maroc
(1972)
... Doris
- The Fox Trot
(1971)
... Gwen
1980-1982
Flesh and Blood
(TV Series)
Mabel Brassington
Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.10
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.9
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.8
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.7
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
- Episode #2.6
(1982)
... Mabel Brassington
1967-1975
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Clare Soppitt / Nurse
Clare Soppitt / Nurse
- When We Are Married
(1975)
... Clare Soppitt
- Romeo and Juliet
(1967)
... Nurse
1969-1970
Ours Is a Nice House
(TV Series)
Thora Parker
Thora Parker
- Judge for Yourself
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Uproar at the Opera
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Not in Front of the Dicky Birds
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- Pretty Bubbles in the Air
(1970)
... Thora Parker
- The Bella of the Ball
(1970)
... Thora Parker
1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mrs Ogden
Mrs Ogden
- It Calls for a Great Deal of Love
(1969)
... Mrs Ogden
1968-1969
The First Lady
(TV Series)
Sarah Danby
Sarah Danby
- The Whips Are Out
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- A Cross for Sarah
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- A Banner with a Strange Device
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- And They Call That Progress
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
- All in a Good Cause
(1969)
... Sarah Danby
1963-1966
Meet the Wife
(TV Series)
Thora Blacklock
Thora Blacklock
- Christmas Travel
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- This Christmas, Shop Early!
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- Bless 'Em All
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- The Nasty Sleeper
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
- The Homework
(1966)
... Thora Blacklock
1966
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- A Disappearing Trick
(1966)
... Storyteller
- A Shopping Expedition
(1966)
... Storyteller
- Paddington Goes Underground
(1966)
... Storyteller
- A Bear in Hot Water
(1966)
... Storyteller
- Please Look After This Bear
(1966)
... Storyteller
1966
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Blanche Hoskins
Blanche Hoskins
- Who's a Good Boy Then?
(1966)
... Blanche Hoskins
1964
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1964
(1964)
... Thora Blacklock - Meet the Wife segment
1960-1962
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Aggie Thompson / Mrs. Austin / Emmie Slee
Aggie Thompson / Mrs. Austin / Emmie Slee
- So Many Children
(1962)
... Aggie Thompson
- Brian Rix Presents #13: Basinful of the Briny
(1961)
... Mrs. Austin
- Twentieth Century Theatre: The Queen Came By
(1960)
... Emmie Slee
1956-1958
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Momma Brodsky
Momma Brodsky
- The Witching Hour
(1958)
- The Same Sky
(1956)
... Momma Brodsky
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Other Works:
She acted in Vincent Youmans's musical, "No, No Nanette", at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, England with Anna Neagle, Anton Rodgers and Tony Britton in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Thora HirdHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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[her thoughts on viewing Vice the Sex Trade: Policing the Streets (1998)] What made me laugh was when the interviewer called her a prostitute and she said: 'One minute, I'm not a prostitute,' as though she was doing something more honourable by putting a nappy on a fella and giving him his supper. 'Excuse me, I'm not a prostitute.' Such dignity. I thought: 'Dear God, you've offended the ... See more »Trivia:
On 13 September 2013 a memorial plaque to her was unveiled in Morecambe near where she was born. It is outside the Eric Bartholomew pub, named in honour of Eric Morecambe whose real surname was Bartholomew and who was also born in the town. See more »Star Sign:
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