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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 .
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. Billie was born in Coventry but taken to Bradford as a child and raised there ...
- June 6, 1932
- December 21, 2014
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Dec 19, 2017 · Sun 21 Dec 2014 20.05 EST. Last modified on Tue 19 Dec 2017 16.29 EST. “I could have easily have become a nun, or a prostitute, or both,” said Billie Whitelaw, who has died aged 82. Instead ...
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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. Born June 6, 1932. Died December 21, 2014 (82) Add to list. Won 2 BAFTA Awards.
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Dec 21, 2014 · Acclaimed actress Billie Whitelaw, famous for her roles on stage and screen, has died at the age of 82. The Coventry-born star, who was made a CBE in 1991, worked in close collaboration with ...
Dec 21, 2014 · The actor Billie Whitelaw, who was best known for her work with Samuel Beckett, has died aged 82, her son has confirmed. Whitelaw spent her final years in Denville Hall, the retirement home for ...
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.
