Beatrice Lillie

Known for

Acting

Born

May 29, 1894

Birthplace

Ontario, Canada

Died

January 20, 1989 (aged 94)

Biography

Beatrice Lillie, dubbed "the funniest woman in the world", was a Canadian born British parodist, comedic actress/performer, and singer of the stage and screen. She worked extensively in both Great Britain and the United States.

Best known work

Around the World in 80 Days

1956

Thoroughly Modern Millie

1967

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

What's My Line?

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

On Approval

1944

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

Exit Smiling

1926

The Show of Shows

1929

Filmography

1967
Thoroughly Modern Millie
as Mrs. Meers
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
as Self (3 episodes)
1962
The Merv Griffin ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1959
The Bell Telephone HourTV
as Self (1 episode)
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
as London Revivalist Group Leader
1956
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1956
Tony AwardsTV
as Self - Award Accepter (1 episode)
1951
The Ezio Pinza ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1950
The Colgate Comedy HourTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1950
The Bob Hope ShowTV
as Self (3 episodes)
1950
What's My Line?TV
as Self (3 episodes)
1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV
as Self (5 episodes)
1944
On Approval
as Maria Wislack
1943
A Welcome to Britain
as Self (uncredited)
1938
Doctor Rhythm
as Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett
1930
Are You There?
as Shirley Travis
1929
The Show of Shows
as Performer in 'Recitations' Number (uncredited)
1926
Exit Smiling
as Violet