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Thora Hird
Born 1911-05-28Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Thora Hird TributeSelf, Various Characters (archive footage)Lost for WordsAnnie LongdenJulie and the CadillacsJulie's grandmotherTalking Heads 2RolePat and MargaretJim's MotherWide-Eyed and LeglessDeric's MotherMemento MoriJean TaylorThe Tale of Little Pig RobinsonOld BetsyThe Tailor of GloucesterMrs. SpeckTalking HeadsRoleConsuming PassionsMrs. GordonLast of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the BrideEdieEmma and GrandpaNarrator (voice)Say Something HappenedElizabeth Mary RhodesIntensive CareAunty KittyAfternoon OffMrs BeeversMe! I'm Afraid of Virginia WoolfMrs. HopkinsThe Mayor's CharityOlive MajorThe Villa MarocDorisThe NightcomersMrs. GroseThe Fox TrotGwenSome Will, Some Won'tAgnes RussellRomeo and JulietNurseWho's a Good Boy Then? I Am!Blanche Hoskins