All Creatures Great & Small
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Dame Thora Hird DBE (28 May 1911 – 15 March 2003) was an English actress and comedian, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, [2] she appeared in more than 100 films, as well as many television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
Thora Hird. Actress: Lost for Words. In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett. Even in her 90s, she was working almost daily.
In a career than spanned eight decades, Thora Hird was widely-regarded as one of Britain's finest character actresses. She made over 100 films as well as starring in a host of TV comedies and, as a straight actress, excelled in the works of playwright Alan Bennett.
Mar 15, 2003 · Actress Dame Thora Hird has died at the age of 91, her agent confirmed on Saturday. The veteran actress, who starred in Last Of The Summer Wine, suffered a stroke earlier this month at her...
Dame Thora Hird was a highly respected British actress and comedian. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements, etc.
Jul 19, 2021 · Dame Thora Hird starred in more than 100 feature films and TV shows throughout her life, reflecting upon an illustrious acting career which spanned more than seven decades. Born to James Henry Hird and Jane Mary in the Cheapside area of Morecambe, it seemed that Thora was destined to be an actress.
In a career lasting almost a century, Dame Thora Hird's solid screen presence and distinctive northern tones made her an enduring favourite with British audiences. Thora Hird made her stage...
