Billie Whitelaw (1932–2014) |
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Billie Whitelaw first appeared on the radio aged 11. She made her theatrical debut in 1950 and in films from 1953. She has made a speciality of playing intense, single-purposed women. Also, (on stage), she has appeared in many of the stranger plays by Samuel Beckett.
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Born:in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UKDied:(age 82) in Hampstead, London, England, UK |
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Actress (125 credits)
Actress (125 credits)
2000
A Dinner of Herbs
(TV Mini-Series)
Kate Makepeace
Kate Makepeace
- Episode #1.4
(2000)
... Kate Makepeace
- Episode #1.3
(2000)
... Kate Makepeace
- Episode #1.2
(2000)
... Kate Makepeace
- Episode #1.1
(2000)
... Kate Makepeace
1998-2000
The Canterbury Tales
(TV Series)
The Wife of Bath
The Wife of Bath
- The Journey Back
(2000)
... The Wife of Bath (voice)
- Leaving London
(1998)
... The Wife of Bath (voice)
1997
Born to Run
(TV Series)
Lili Flitch
Lili Flitch
- Episode #1.6
(1997)
... Lili Flitch
- Episode #1.5
(1997)
... Lili Flitch
- Episode #1.4
(1997)
... Lili Flitch
- Episode #1.3
(1997)
... Lili Flitch
- Episode #1.2
(1997)
... Lili Flitch
1992-1994
Firm Friends
(TV Series)
Rose Gutteridge
Rose Gutteridge
- Episode #2.4
(1994)
... Rose Gutteridge
- Episode #2.3
(1994)
... Rose Gutteridge
- Episode #2.2
(1994)
... Rose Gutteridge
- Episode #2.1
(1994)
... Rose Gutteridge
- Episode #1.4
(1992)
... Rose Gutteridge
1989-1994
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Margaret / Margie
Margaret / Margie
- Skallagrigg
(1994)
... Margaret
- The Picnic
(1989)
... Margie
1987
Imaginary Friends
(TV Mini-Series)
Elsie Novar
Elsie Novar
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Elsie Novar
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Elsie Novar
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Elsie Novar
1981
Private Schulz
(TV Series)
Bertha Freyer
Bertha Freyer
- Episode #1.6
(1981)
... Bertha Freyer
- Episode #1.4
(1981)
... Bertha Freyer
- Episode #1.2
(1981)
... Bertha Freyer
- Episode #1.1
(1981)
... Bertha Freyer
1977
Eustace and Hilda
(TV Series)
Lady Nelly
Lady Nelly
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Lady Nelly
- The Sixth Heaven
(1977)
... Lady Nelly
1977
Supernatural
(TV Mini-Series)
Countess Ilona
Countess Ilona
- The Werewolf Reunion
(1977)
... Countess Ilona
- Countess Ilona
(1977)
... Countess Ilona
1974
Napoleon and Love
(TV Mini-Series)
Josephine
Josephine
- The End of Love
(1974)
... Josephine
- Louise
(1974)
... Josephine
- Maria Luisa
(1974)
... Josephine
- Eleonore
(1974)
... Josephine
- Georgina
(1974)
... Josephine
1972
The Sextet
(TV Series)
Stella Ramsdale / Valerie Goodis / Katherine / ...
Stella Ramsdale / Valerie Goodis / Katherine / ...
- Blur and Blank via Cleckheaton
(1972)
... Stella Ramsdale
- Disappearing Trick
(1972)
... Valerie Goodis
- Stanley's Style
(1972)
... Katherine
- Stoker Leishman's Diaries
(1972)
... Dora
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road
(1972)
... Judy Black
1956-1971
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Ruth / Francesca / Joyce / ...
Ruth / Francesca / Joyce / ...
- Brown Skin Gal, Stay Home and Mind Bay-Bee
(1971)
... Ruth
- You and Me
(1968)
... Francesca
- A World of Time
(1967)
... Joyce
- The Pity of It All
(1966)
... Nancy Harper
- Lena, O My Lena
(1960)
... Lena
1970
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Madeleine July
Madeleine July
- Wicked Women: Madeleine July
(1970)
... Madeleine July
1969
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- The Signposters: The Great Family Reunion
(1969)
... Storyteller
- The Signposters: Hetty Finds a Long Lost Relative - and Some Tents!
(1969)
... Storyteller
- The Signposters: The Signposters Go to Lamfrey and See the Strolling Players
(1969)
... Storyteller
- The Signposters: The Dreadful Visit
(1969)
... Storyteller
- The Signposters: An Idea Is Born
(1969)
... Storyteller
1967
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(TV Series)
Mrs. Janetta O'James
Mrs. Janetta O'James
- The Chemistry of Love
(1967)
... Mrs. Janetta O'James
1966
Knock on Any Door
(TV Series)
Queenie Swann
Queenie Swann
- The Ballad of Queenie Swann
(1966)
... Queenie Swann
1964
Festival
(TV Series)
Marguerite Gautier
Marguerite Gautier
- The Lady of the Camellias
(1964)
... Marguerite Gautier
1963
Espionage
(TV Series)
Doreen McBride
Doreen McBride
- He Rises on Sunday and We on Monday
(1963)
... Doreen McBride
1957-1961
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Middie Paradock / Liz Anderson / Joan Thomas
Middie Paradock / Liz Anderson / Joan Thomas
- A Resounding Tinkle
(1961)
... Middie Paradock
- The House Next Door
(1959)
... Liz Anderson
- One of Us
(1957)
... Joan Thomas
1957-1960
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Ruth Mayo / Monica Twigg
Ruth Mayo / Monica Twigg
- Beyond the Horizon
(1960)
... Ruth Mayo
- Mr. Kettle and Mrs. Moon
(1957)
... Monica Twigg
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Sally Hardcastle
Sally Hardcastle
- Twentieth Century Theatre: Love on the Dole
(1960)
... Sally Hardcastle
1958-1959
Time Out for Peggy
(TV Series)
Peggy Spencer
Peggy Spencer
- The Efficiency Expert
(1959)
... Peggy Spencer
- Episode #2.12
(1959)
... Peggy Spencer
- Episode #2.11
(1958)
... Peggy Spencer
- The Duel
(1958)
... Peggy Spencer
- The Family
(1958)
... Peggy Spencer
1953-1959
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Chloe Hornblower / Nancy / Bessie Watty / ...
Chloe Hornblower / Nancy / Bessie Watty / ...
- The Skin Game
(1959)
... Chloe Hornblower
- Gaslight
(1957)
... Nancy
- The Corn Is Green
(1956)
... Bessie Watty
- The Makepeace Story #2: A New Generation
(1955)
... Nan Middleton
- Love and Miss Figgis
(1954)
... Myra
1957
My Pal Bob
(TV Series)
Jill
Jill
- Episode #1.4
(1957)
... Jill
- Episode #1.3
(1957)
... Jill
- Episode #1.2
(1957)
... Jill
- Episode #1.1
(1957)
... Jill
1956
Tales from Soho
(TV Series)
Eileen
Eileen
- Set a Thief
(1956)
... Eileen
- Slippy Fives
(1956)
... Eileen
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
(TV Series)
Mary Dixon
Mary Dixon
- London Pride
(1955)
... Mary Dixon
- Dixie
(1955)
... Mary Dixon
- The Dock Green Desperado
(1955)
... Mary Dixon
- Night Beat
(1955)
... Mary Dixon
- Needle in a Haystack
(1955)
... Mary Dixon
1953
The Pattern of Marriage
(TV Series)
Peggy
Peggy
- For Better or for Worse
(1953)
... Peggy
- A Son
(1953)
... Peggy
- Two's Company
(1953)
... Peggy
- A Home of Their Own
(1953)
... Peggy
1952
The Secret Garden
(TV Series)
Martha
Martha
- When the Sun Went Down
(1952)
... Martha
- It Has Come
(1952)
... Martha
- A Tantrum in the Night
(1952)
... Martha
- Colin
(1952)
... Martha
- The Door in the Wall
(1952)
... Martha
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (23 credits)
Self (23 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Portrayed the roles of both "May" and "Reader" in an off-Broadway stage production of "Rockaby", at the Samuel Beckett Theatre which ran from February 16, 1984 to April 22, 1984. See more »Height:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on Harvey Stephens, her co-star in The Omen (1976)] I wanted to strangle him. He really was a little devil. See more »Trivia:
Has two stepdaughters (both her husband Robert's children by his first marriage): Clare (born 1962) and Sophie (born 1964) See more »Trademark:
Playing intensely independent, often fearsome women.Star Sign:
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