Trivia

Despite a lifelong fear of public performance and fear of failure, she became an acclaimed stage actor, noted for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in Harold Pinter pieces.

She was made a DBE (Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the 2000 Queen's New Year Honours List for services to drama.

Born in London and educated at St Catherine's school in Bramley, Surrey, she tended to be a reclusive, self-conscious child, which was propelled by the sudden death of her 10-year-old elder brother Eric when she was only six.

She was made a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the 1967 Queen's New Year Honours List for services to drama.

Performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

A memorial service was held for her at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 21st June 2002.

Mother of actress Amanda Waring and Nick Waring.

Wife of actor Derek Waring.

Sister-in-law of George Waring and Richard Waring.

Variety Club of Great Britain Stage Actress Award for 1965 for her performance in Portrait of a Queen.

Won Film Actress of the Year Award at the Variety Club Awards in 1972 for her performance in 'Savage Messiah'.

At 22 in Graham Greens first play 'The Living Room; which premiered in Edinburgh,.

Nominated for Broadway's 1968 Tony Award as Best Actress (Dramatic) for "Portrait of a Queen."