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Acting
Edna Doré
Edna Doré is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, EastEnders and Shameless. Edna Doré was born on May 31, 1921. Edna Doré died on April 11, 2014 at the age of 92.
- Born
- May 31, 1921
- Place of birth
- Bromley, Kent, England
- Died
- April 11, 2014 (92 years old)
Biography
Born Edna Lillian Gorring on May 31, 1921 in Bromely, Kent Edna Doré was an actress, best known for playing the battleaxe Mo Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 to 1990 and for the films Les Misérables (1998), and the Mike Leigh films Another Year, All or Nothing and High Hopes, the latter saw her receive the award for Best Supporting Player at the 1989 European Film Awards. She was married to Alexander Doré. She died on April 11, 2014 in Sussex, England at the age of 92.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007Gavin & StaceyEdna Sutcliffe
- 2006Hotel BabylonDorrie Farrah
- 2005All About George
- 2005Doctor WhoMaeve
- 2004The Paul O'Grady Show
- 2004ShamelessNin
- 2003Eyes DownMary Hardcastle
- 2002tlcEthel
- 2001Murder in MindGrandmother Kite
- 1998Roger RogerMay
- 1998Our Mutual FriendBetty Higden
- 1997Midsomer MurdersGranny Brightwell
- 1996No BananasGrandma Slater
- 1993Peak PracticeMaisie Jutson
- 1993A Year in ProvenceMrs Robinson
- 1988Streets ApartGran
- 1988The Play on OneBetty
- 1986CasualtyGrace Harper
- 1986King of the GhettoMrs Deedes
- 1985EastEndersMo Butcher
- 1985The MysteriesMary Mother / Mrs. Noah
- 1984The Bill
- 1981TenkoEdna
- 1979Terry and JuneGert
- 1976Open All HoursWoman Wanting Firelighters
- 1976The Duchess of Duke StreetMrs Bertram
- 1970Play for TodayMrs. Clark
- 1963EspionageLavender Seller
- 1962Outbreak of Murder
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Edna Doré been in?
Edna Doré is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, EastEnders and Shameless.
When was Edna Doré born?
Edna Doré was born on May 31, 1921. (Bromley, Kent, England)
How old is Edna Doré?
Edna Doré died on April 11, 2014 at the age of 92.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·