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Diana Churchill
Diana Churchill

Diana Churchill

ActingBorn August 21, 1913Died October 8, 1994 (age 81)Wembley, London, England, UK

Biography

Diana Churchill (21 August 1913 – 8 October 1994) was an English actress. She was born Diana Josephine Churchill in Wembley, Middlesex on 21 August 1913. On leaving school she begged her father to let her train for the stage. She made her first professional appearance in 1931 and her film debut in 1933, but her big break came in 1935 with the comedy film Foreign Affaires. She was a crisp, opulent blonde with blue eyes who appeared in several British films, including Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Kathleen Scott. She was married to the actors Barry K. Barnes (1938-1965) and Mervyn Johns (1976-1992). She died from multiple sclerosis at age 81 in Northwood on 8 October 1994.

Filmography

2014Movie
1976
The New Avengers

as Dowager Lady

TV
1968Movie
1949
The History of Mr. Polly

as Annie Larkins

Movie
1948
Scott of the Antarctic

as Kathleen Scott

Movie
1940
Castle of Crimes

as Betty Harlowe

Movie
1940
Law and Disorder

as Janet Preston

Movie
1938
Yes, Madam?

as Sally Galt

Movie
1938
Jane Steps Out

as Jane Wilton

Movie
1938
Housemaster

as Rosemary Faringdon

Movie
1937
School for Husbands

as Marion Carter

Movie
1937
The Dominant Sex

as Angela Shale

Movie
1936
Sensation

as Maisie Turnpit

Movie
1936
Dishonour Bright

as Ivy Lamb Champion

Movie
1936Movie
1935Movie
1932
Sally Bishop

as Typist

Movie
1932
Service for Ladies

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 21, 1913
Day of DeathOctober 8, 1994
Place of BirthWembley, London, England, UK
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