Thora Hird
Born: 1911-05-28
Birthplace: Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
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.
Known For
The Lodger
The Nightcomers
Consuming Passions
The Quatermass Xperiment
Went the Day Well?
For Better, for Worse
One Good Turn
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
Emergency Call
Term of Trial
Top Movie Credits
The Lodger
First Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)
The Nightcomers
Mrs. Grose
Consuming Passions
Mrs. Gordon
The Quatermass Xperiment
Rosie Wrigley
For Better, for Worse
Mrs. Doyle
One Good Turn
Cook
Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride
Edie Pegden
Emergency Call
Mrs. Cornelius
Term of Trial
Mrs. Taylor