Vivien Merchant (1929–1982) |
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Vivien Merchant was an English actress, primarily known for dramatic roles on stage and on film. She was born in Manchester, Lancashire in 1929 as Ada Brand Thomson. Her stage name 'Vivien Merchant' was chosen by Ada herself. "Vivien" in reference to actress Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), and "Merchant" reportedly in reference to her brother who was a ...
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Born:in Manchester, England, UKDied:(age 53) in London, England, UK |
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Actress (36 credits)
Actress (36 credits)
1980
A Tale of Two Cities
(TV Mini Series)
Miss Pross
Miss Pross
- Part 8
(1980)
... Miss Pross
- Part 7
(1980)
... Miss Pross
- Part 6
(1980)
... Miss Pross
- Part 5
(1980)
... Miss Pross
- Part 4
(1980)
... Miss Pross
1980
Breakaway
(TV Series)
Isabel Black
Isabel Black
- The Local Affair: Part 4
(1980)
... Isabel Black
- The Local Affair: Part 2
(1980)
... Isabel Black
- The Local Affair: Part 1
(1980)
... Isabel Black
1968-1973
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Jane Noble / Dona Ana / Evelyn Daly
Jane Noble / Dona Ana / Evelyn Daly
- The Common
(1973)
... Jane Noble
- Don Juan in Hell
(1971)
... Dona Ana
- Waters of the Moon
(1968)
... Evelyn Daly
1971
Aquarius
(TV Series documentary)
Anna in Old Times
Anna in Old Times
- Episode dated 5 June 1971
(1971)
... Anna in Old Times
1969-1970
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Audley / Augusta Fullam / Maureen Instance
Audley / Augusta Fullam / Maureen Instance
- Skyscrapers
(1970)
... Audley
- Wicked Women: Augusta Fullam
(1970)
... Augusta Fullam
- The Full Cheddar
(1969)
... Maureen Instance
1966
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Natalia Petrovna / Gertrude
Natalia Petrovna / Gertrude
- A Month in the Country
(1966)
... Natalia Petrovna
- Focus
(1966)
... Gertrude
1960-1965
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Kathy Grayson / Joan Brown
Kathy Grayson / Joan Brown
- The Fall of the Sparrow
(1965)
... Kathy Grayson
- The Protest
(1960)
... Joan Brown
1960-1963
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Angela Fairbourne / Stella / Rose Blatchford / ...
Angela Fairbourne / Stella / Rose Blatchford / ...
- In Confidence
(1963)
... Angela Fairbourne
- The Collection
(1961)
... Stella
- The Honeymooners
(1960)
... Rose Blatchford
- Night School
(1960)
... Sally Gibbs
1959
The Infamous John Friend
(TV Mini Series)
Landlady of the 'Crown' Inn
Landlady of the 'Crown' Inn
- Episode #1.4
(1959)
... Landlady of the 'Crown' Inn
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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She acted in James Joyce's play, "Exiles," at the Mermaid Theatre in London, England with John Wood, David Parfitt, Timothy West, and Lynn Fairleigh in the cast. Harold Pinter was director. See more »Spouse:
Harold Pinter (divorced) (1 child)
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