Diana Wynyard (1906–1964)


STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 7,541 this week
Trailer
3:31 | Trailer
One of the outstanding stage actresses of her time, Diana Wynyard will always be remembered for her unforgettable performance in the British version of the thriller Kaasuvalo (1940) (re-made in Hollywood in 1944 with Ingrid Bergman). Starring opposite the great Anton Walbrook, she played the part of terrorized Bella Mallen (driven to the point of ... See full bio »

Died:

(age 58) in London, England, UK

The Best Movies and Shows in September

From Ana de Armas in a Marilyn Monroe biopic to a new Star Wars series, here are the best movies and series to watch in September.

See the IMDb Editors' picks

Double Duty: Musicians-Turned-Actors

These multi-talented Hispanic and Latino musicians are taking Hollywood by storm with their standout performances in film and TV, including Shotgun Wedding, Bullet Train, and Hustlers.

See the full gallery

Related News

New & Upcoming Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-Offs

From new Avatar sequels to "Game of Thrones" spin-off "House of the Dragon," these are the most anticipated sequels, prequels, and spin-offs on IMDb.

See the full list

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

a list of 490 people
created 28 Mar 2014
 
a list of 1280 people
created 09 Dec 2019
 
a list of 151 people
created 11 Jun 2019
 
a list of 263 people
created 21 Sep 2012
 
a list of 93 people
created 7 months ago
 

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDb page

How Much Have You Seen?

How much of Diana Wynyard's work have you seen?

User Polls

Nominated for 1 Oscar. See more awards »

Photos

Known For

Cavalcade Jane Marryot
(1933)
Kaasuvalo Bella Mallen
(1940)
Miksi sodimme Laura Seward
(1933)
The Prime Minister Mary Anne Disraeli
(1941)

Filmography

Hide Hide Show Show Actress (28 credits)
 1956-1964 ITV Play of the Week (TV Series)
Helen Purslow / Lise Frolich / Constance Tuckerman / ...
- The Man in the Panama Hat (1964) ... Helen Purslow
- Echoes on a Lonely Shore (1961) ... Lise Frolich
- The Autumn Garden (1960) ... Constance Tuckerman
- The Springtime of Others (1957) ... Clarisse
- The Seagull (1956) ... Irina Arkadina
 1960 Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV Series)
Stella Lambert
- Eye Witness (1960) ... Stella Lambert
 1960 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series)
Lady Frinton
- Twentieth Century Theatre: Aren't We All (1960) ... Lady Frinton
 1959 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Jane Birman
- The Second Man (1959) ... Jane Birman
 1958 Theatre Night (TV Series)
Mary Lester
- A Touch of the Sun (1958) ... Mary Lester
 1957 Aurinkosaari
Mrs. Betty Fleury
 1957 Producers' Showcase (TV Series)
The Empress Elizabeth
- Mayerling (1957) ... The Empress Elizabeth
 1956 Valkean sisaren lamppu
The Matron
 1955 Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents (TV Series)
Lucille
- The Little Big Shot (1955) ... Lucille
 1955 Lady Charing Is Cross (TV Movie)
Lady Charing
 1954 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Joanna Manville
- Inquest on a Hero (1954) ... Joanna Manville
 1954 The Lover (TV Movie)
The Queen
 1951 Tom Brownin nuoruus
Mrs.Arnold
 1947 Ihanneaviomies
Lady Gertrude Chiltern
 1941 Kipps
Helen Walshingham
 1941 The Prime Minister
Mary Anne Disraeli
 1941 Freedom Radio
Irena
 1940 Kaasuvalo
Bella Mallen
 1939 On the Night of the Fire
Kit Kobling
 1937 Othello (TV Movie)
Desdemona
 1937 Theatre Parade (TV Series)
- Heart's Content (1937)
 1934 Yli virran
Claire Corven
 1934 Let's Try Again
Alice Overton
 1934 Where Sinners Meet
Anne
 1933 Reunion in Vienna
Elena Krug
 1933 Miksi sodimme
Laura Seward
 1933 Cavalcade
Jane Marryot
 1932 Rasputin and the Empress
Princess Natasha
Show Show Self (5 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (1 credit)

Related Videos

Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

She acted in William Shakespeare's play, "A Midsummer's Night Dream," in the Stratford Theatre Festival at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford, England with Harry Andrews, Paul Hardwick, Clement McCallin, John Slater, Michael Gwynn, Michael Bates, George Rose, William Squire, Margaret Courtenay, Robert Hardy and ... See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Spouse:

Dr. Tibor Csato  (divorced) | See more »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1953 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to drama. See more »

Contribute to This Page



Recently Viewed