Thora Hird
Known for Acting
- Born
- May 28, 1911
- Birthplace
- Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
- Died
- March 15, 2003 (aged 91)
- Also known as
- Dame Thora Hird
Biography
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.
Latest
The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything2000Series
Lost for WordsAnnie Longden1999Rating: 6.5 out of 10- Julie and the CadillacsJulie's grandmother1999Rating: 8.0 out of 10
dinnerladiesEnid1998SeriesRating: 7.5 out of 10
Talking Heads 21998Rating: 8.5 out of 10
The Queen's NosePostmistress1995SeriesRating: 7.2 out of 10
Pat and MargaretJim's Mother1994Rating: 7.7 out of 10
Wide-Eyed and LeglessDeric's Mother1993Rating: 6.5 out of 10- Goggle EyesMrs Harrington1993SeriesRating: 8.0 out of 10
Memento MoriJean Taylor1992Rating: 6.3 out of 10
HeartbeatHannah Stockdale1992SeriesRating: 7.1 out of 10
The Tale of Little Pig RobinsonOld Betsy1990
Perfect ScoundrelsMartha1990SeriesRating: 6.0 out of 10
The Tailor of GloucesterMrs. Speck1989
Screen OneDeric's Mother, Jim's Mother1989SeriesRating: 7.2 out of 10
Talking Heads1988Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Talking HeadsDoris, Violet1988SeriesRating: 6.7 out of 10
Consuming PassionsMrs. Gordon1988Rating: 8.3 out of 10
Last of the Summer Wine: Big Day at Dream AcresEdie Pegden1987
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the BrideEdie Pegden1986
Known for
The Quatermass XperimentRosie Wrigley1955Rating: 6.5 out of 10
The NightcomersMrs. Grose1972Rating: 5.7 out of 10
A Kind of LovingMrs. Rothwell1962Rating: 7.1 out of 10
The LodgerFirst Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)1944Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Went the Day Well?Ivy1942Rating: 7.1 out of 10
The EntertainerMrs. Ada Lapford1960Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Last of the Summer WineEdie1973SeriesRating: 7.2 out of 10
The MagnetNanny's friend1950Rating: 6.4 out of 10
All Creatures Great and SmallMrs. Clarke1978SeriesRating: 7.8 out of 10
Turn the Key SoftlyMrs. Rowan, landlady1953Rating: 6.3 out of 10
Once a Jolly SwagmanMa Fox1949Rating: 5.8 out of 10
Rattle of a Simple ManMrs. Winthram1964Rating: 5.6 out of 10
Filmography
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