Person    | Female  Born 8/2/1888  Died 14/10/1976

Dame Edith Evans

Categories: Cinema, Theatre

Actor. Born Edith Mary Evans at 12 Ebury Square. In a stage and screen career spanning sixty-six years, she appeared in many memorable productions. Her most famous role was probably that of Lady Bracknell in 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (a role she came to hate). Created a dame in 1946. She died at The Gatehouse, Kilndown, Kent.

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English Heritage Dame Edith Evans, 1888 - 1976, actress, lived here.

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