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Acting
Edith Evans
Edith Evans is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, Omnibus and Hallmark Hall of Fame. Edith Evans was born on February 8, 1888. Edith Evans died on October 14, 1976 at the age of 88.
- Born
- February 8, 1888
- Place of birth
- London, England, UK
- Died
- October 14, 1976 (88 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dame Edith Mary Evans, DBE (8 February 1888 – 14 October 1976) was a British actress. She was known for her work on the British stage. She also appeared in a number of films, for which she received three Academy Award nominations, plus a BAFTA and a Golden Globe award.
Evans was particularly effective at portraying haughty aristocratic ladies, as in two of her most famous roles: Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest (both on stage and in the 1952 film), and Miss Western in the 1963 film of Tom Jones. By contrast, she played a poverty-stricken old woman in one of her most acclaimed film roles, in The Whisperers (1967).
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Dame Edith Mary Evans, DBE (8 February 1888 – 14 October 1976) was a British actress. She was known for her work on the British stage. She also appeared in a number of films, for which she received three Academy Award nominations, plus a BAFTA and a Golden Globe award.
Evans was particularly effective at portraying haughty aristocratic ladies, as in two of her most famous roles: Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest (both on stage and in the 1952 film), and Miss Western in the 1963 film of Tom Jones. By contrast, she played a poverty-stricken old woman in one of her most acclaimed film roles, in The Whisperers (1967).
Description above from the Wikipedia article Edith Evans, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2004ParkinsonSelf - Guest (archive footage)
- 1974QB VIIDr. Parmentier
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreDame Maud Gosport
- 1967OmnibusSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameDuchess of Pont-au-Bronc
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Edith Evans been in?
Edith Evans is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Oscars, Omnibus and Hallmark Hall of Fame.
When was Edith Evans born?
Edith Evans was born on February 8, 1888. (London, England, UK)
How old is Edith Evans?
Edith Evans died on October 14, 1976 at the age of 88.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·