The Importance of Being Earnest
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Dame Edith Mary Evans, DBE (8 February 1888 – 14 October 1976) was an English actress. She was best known for her work on the stage, but also appeared in films at the beginning and towards the end of her career. Between 1964 and 1968, she was nominated for three Academy Awards.
Edith Evans was a renowned English stage actress and a three-time Oscar nominee. She appeared in films such as The Nun's Story, The Whisperers, and Tom Jones, and won a Golden Globe and a New York Film Critics Circle Award.
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- Pimlico, London, England, UK
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- Cranbrook, Kent, England, UK
Edith Evans was a renowned English stage actress who also appeared in films such as The Whisperers and Tom Jones. She won an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for her role in The Whisperers, and was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1946.
- February 8, 1888
- October 14, 1976
Dame Edith Evans (born Feb. 8, 1888, London, Eng.—died Oct. 14, 1976, Cranbrook, Kent) was one of the finest actresses of the English-speaking stage during the 20th century. Evans made her professional debut in 1912 as Cressida in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, directed by William Poel.
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The English actress Edith Evans, appeared in a wide range of stage and screen productions. After playing in amateur productions she turned professional in 1912 under the tutelage of the director William Poel.
YearPlayRoleVenue London, Unless Otherwise Stated1912GautaumiCambridge University1912CressidaKing's Hall, Covent Garden1913Elizabeth CooperMartin1914GertrudeEdith Evans (1888-1976) was a renowned Shakespearean and Shavian actress who also starred in Restoration comedy and The Importance of Being Earnest. She received many awards and honors, including a DBE and honorary doctorates from three universities.
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Edith Evans (1888-1976) was a renowned stage and film actress, known for her roles as Lady Bracknell, Miss Western, and The Nun. She received three Academy Award nominations, plus a BAFTA and a Golden Globe award.
