Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Known for

Acting

Born

June 7, 1931 (age 95)

Birthplace

London, England, UK

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dame Virginia Anne McKenna, DBE (born 7 June 1931) is a British stage and screen actress, author, activist, and wildlife campaigner. She is best known for the films A Town Like Alice (1956), Carve Her Name with Pride (1958), Born Free (1966), and Ring of Bright Water (1969), as well as her work with The Born Free Foundation.

Best known work

Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

1998

Waterloo

Waterloo

1970

Agatha Christie's Marple

Agatha Christie's Marple

2004

Ethel & Ernest

Ethel & Ernest

2016

Born Free

Born Free

1966

The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953

Holocaust 2000

Holocaust 2000

1977

Lovejoy

Lovejoy

1986

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

The Wreck of the Mary Deare

1959

The Smallest Show on Earth

The Smallest Show on Earth

1957

Filmography

TBA
Echoes of Camusfearna
as Narrator
2020
Wings
as Dora
2019
Widow's Walk
as Myrtle
2016
Ethel & Ernest
as Lady of the House (voice)
2016
Golden Years
as Martha
2013
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
as Self
2013
Leona Calderon
2010
Love/Loss
as Mary
2004
Agatha Christie's MarpleTV
as Belle Goedler (1 episode)
2002
After They Were FamousTV
as Self (1 episode)
2001
Richard & JudyTV
as Self (1 episode)
2001
The Whistle-Blower
as Theresa Elliot
1998
Sliding Doors
as James' Mother
1998
The Scold's Bridle
as Violet Orloff
1996
Noel's Telly YearsTV
as Self (1 episode)
1996
SeptemberTV
as Violet (2 episodes)
1995
Kavanagh Q.C.TV
as Alice Aldermarten (1 episode)
1994
Staggered
as Flora
1993
GMTVTV
as Self (1 episode)
1992
The Camomile LawnTV
as Polly (older) (5 episodes)
1992
The Lady in Waiting
as Miss Peach
1992
Duel of Hearts
as Lady Brecon
1990
Have a Nice Night
as Jennifer Warrenton
1987
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesTV
as Milborough Lang (1 episode)
1987
The Cook ReportTV