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
Term of Trial
Lost
The Quatermass Xperiment
The Entertainer
Went the Day Well?
The Courtneys of Curzon Street
A Kind of Loving
Conspirator

Top Movie Credits

The Lodger First Murder Victim Katie (uncredited)
Term of Trial Mrs. Taylor
Lost Kelly's landlady
The Entertainer Mrs. Ada Lapford
A Kind of Loving Mrs. Rothwell
Conspirator Broaders