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Billie Honor Whitelaw CBE (6 June 1932 – 21 December 2014) was an English actress. She worked in close collaboration with Irish playwright Samuel Beckett for 25 years and was regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of his works. [1] . She was also known for her portrayal of Mrs. Baylock, the demonic nanny in the 1976 horror film The Omen .
Actress: The Omen. Billie Whitelaw first appeared on the radio aged 11. She made her theatrical debut in 1950 and in films from 1953. She has made a speciality of playing intense, single-purposed women. Also, (on stage), she has appeared in many of the stranger plays by Samuel Beckett.
- June 6, 1932
- December 21, 2014
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Dec 19, 2017 · Obituary. Billie Whitelaw obituary. Actor whose compelling presence inspired new works by Samuel Beckett and made her a chilling nanny in The Omen. Michael Coveney. Sun 21 Dec 2014 20.05 EST....
- Michael Coveney
Billie Whitelaw. Actress: The Omen. Billie Whitelaw first appeared on the radio aged 11. She made her theatrical debut in 1950 and in films from 1953. She has made a speciality of playing intense, single-purposed women. Also, (on stage), she has appeared in many of the stranger plays by Samuel Beckett.
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Dec 21, 2014 · 22 December 2014. Nick Higham looks back at the life of Billie Whitelaw. Acclaimed actress Billie Whitelaw, famous for her roles on stage and screen, has died at the age of 82. The...
Dec 21, 2014 · A tribute to the actress who was one of the foremost interpreters of the works of Samuel Beckett and a noted stage performer who also embraced film and television. Learn about her life, career, and achievements, from her early drama training to her roles in The Omen, The Krays, and The Secret Garden.
