Thora Hird - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 28, 1911 |
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| Died | March 15, 2003 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Thora Hird's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her distinguished acting career, particularly her long-running roles in 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'Talking Heads,' as well as her presence in numerous films and television shows. |
Intro
Thora Hird was a renowned English actress and presenter whose career spanned more than seven decades. She was celebrated for her roles in television, film, and theatre, becoming a familiar face in British entertainment, especially noted for her frequent collaborations with writer Alan Bennett and her appearances in 'Last of the Summer Wine.'
Early Life & Background
Thora Hird was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, into a theatrical family; her mother was an actress and her father was manager of the local theatre. She started performing on stage as a child, appearing in her parents' shows before transitioning to professional acting.
Career Highlights
- Won two BAFTA TV Awards for Best Actress for her work in television, including Alan Bennett’s 'Talking Heads.'
- Starred as Edie Pegden in the sitcom 'Last of the Summer Wine' for over 20 years.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Entertainer' (1960) and 'A Kind of Loving' (1962).
- Presented the religious program 'Praise Be!' on BBC One.
- Made her professional stage debut in the early 1920s and built a career that included notable West End and television performances.
Trivia
- She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1993 for her services to drama.
- Known for her deeply moving and comedic performances, she was highly respected by peers such as Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood.
- She worked professionally into her 90s, making her one of Britain’s longest-working actresses.
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Thora Hird was born the 28 May 1911.
Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 28th, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: Robert James Crisp, a South African cricketer who played nine Test matches between 1935 and 1936, was born in Calcutta, British India, on May 28, 1911.
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1911 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Come, Josephine, in My Flying Machine by Harry Tally
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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