Thora Hird

Acting

Biography

Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.

Personal Info

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday May 28, 1911 (91 years old)
Died March 15, 2003
Place of Birth Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK

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Movie Credits

The Nightcomers

1972

as Mrs. Grose

Wide-Eyed and Legless

1993

as Deric's Mother

Maytime in Mayfair

1949

as Janet

Term of Trial

1962

as Mrs. Taylor

The Magic Box

1952

as Doctor's Housekeeper

The Mayor's Charity

1977

as Olive Major

Some Will, Some Won't

1970

as Agnes Russell

The Lodger

1944

as First Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)

Once a Sinner

1950

as Mrs. James

My Brother Jonathan

1948

as Ada

Turn the Key Softly

1953

as Mrs. Rowan, landlady

The Galloping Major

1951

as Tea Stall Woman (uncredited)

TV Credits

Play for Today

1970

as Olive Major

Play for Today

1970

as Aunt KItty

Play for Today

1970

as Doris

Heartbeat

1992

as Hannah Stockdale

Last of the Summer Wine

1973

as Edie

BBC Play of the Month

1965

as Clare Soppitt

BBC Play of the Month

1965

as Nurse

The Adventures of Robin Hood

1955

as Ada

Z-Cars

1962

All Creatures Great and Small

1978

as Mrs. Clarke

Blankety Blank

1979

The Wednesday Play

1964

as Blanche Hoskins