Curiosidades

In her youth, she wanted to be a dancer, but was persuaded by her actor-father to become an actress instead.

From the 1950's, enjoyed a successful career on the London stage, including a season at the Old Vic.

Tutored aspiring actors at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Educated in California (1924 - 34), Switzerland (1934 - 36) and England (1936 - 38).

Son Brook born 1962.

Daughter of Clive Brook and Mildred Evelyn

Older sister of Lyndon Brook.

Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Kentish.

Made her London West End debut in November 1942 as Marie in 'Aren't Men Beasts' at the Garrick Theatre.

Made her stage debut in August 1941 as Rose in 'Little Dundas' at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California.

Joined the A.T.S. March '43 to November '45 appearing with the 'Stars in Battle Dress' unit.

Awarded 'Clarence Derwent Award in 1999 for Best Performance in a Supporting Role.

Television debut in 'Of Human Bondage in America in 1940.

Speaks English, French and Spanish.

Trained for the theatre under Kate Rorke and Dame May Witty.

An Associate Member of RADA.

After war service she joined the Bristol Old Voc.

Born in her mother's home town of York.

Attended RADA 1938/39.

Born at her parent's home in Bootham Bar York.

Appeared on the New York stage in 'Letters to Lucerne' (1942), 'You Never Can Tell' (1945), 'The Cocktail Party' (1949), and 'Dial M For Murder' (1958).