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Margaret Lockwood - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 15, 1916 |
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| Died | July 15, 1990 (age 73) |
| Birthplace | Karachi, British India (now Pakistan) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Margaret Lockwood's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her leading roles in films such as 'The Lady Vanishes' (1938), 'The Man in Grey' (1943), and 'The Wicked Lady' (1945). |
Intro
Margaret Lockwood was a renowned English actress, celebrated for her roles in British cinema during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in the thriller and melodrama genres.
Early Life & Background
Margaret Lockwood was born in Karachi, then part of British India, and moved to London with her family at the age of four. She later trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and began her acting career on stage before transitioning to film.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Lady Vanishes' (1938), which brought her international fame.
- Achieved major success with Gainsborough Pictures, notably in 'The Man in Grey' (1943) and 'The Wicked Lady' (1945), which were among the most popular British films of the 1940s.
- Received the Daily Mail National Film Award for Best Actress three times (1946, 1947, 1948).
Trivia
- Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1981.
- Her performance in 'The Wicked Lady' made the film one of the highest-grossing British movies of its decade.
- Lockwood also found success on stage and television later in her career, including the title role in the long-running TV series 'Justice'.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Margaret Lockwood born?
Margaret Lockwood was born the 15 September 1916.
Where is Margaret Lockwood from?
Karachi, British India (now Pakistan).
On Her Birth-Day
About September 15th, 1916, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 15th, 1916 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: There's Someone More Lonesome Than You by James F. Harrison & James Reed
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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