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Thora Hird
Thora Hird is best known for All Creatures Great and Small, Last of the Summer Wine, dinnerladies and Heartbeat. Thora Hird was born on May 28, 1911. Thora Hird died on March 15, 2003 at the age of 91.
- Born
- May 28, 1911
- Place of birth
- Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK
- Died
- March 15, 2003 (91 years old)
Biography
Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
Known for
Filmography
- —EstherSelf
- 2000The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
- 1998dinnerladiesEnid
- 1998ParkinsonSelf
- 1995The Queen's NosePostmistress
- 1993Goggle EyesMrs Harrington
- 1992HeartbeatHannah Stockdale
- 1990Perfect ScoundrelsMartha
- 1989Screen OneDeric's Mother
- 1988Talking HeadsViolet
- 1985Screen TwoJean Taylor
- 1983ITV Christmas Comedy
- 1982Objects of AffectionElizabeth Mary Rhodes
- 1981Hallelujah!Captain Emily Ridley
- 1980Flesh and BloodMabel Brassington
- 1979Blankety Blank
- 1979Thomas & SarahMrs Entwistle
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallMrs. Clarke
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1976Tell Me AnotherHerself
- 1973Last of the Summer WineEdie
- 1971Stage 2Mrs. Hardcastle
- 1970Play for TodayOlive Major
- 1969In Loving MemoryIvy Unsworth
- 1968The First LadySarah Danby
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthClare Soppitt
- 1964The Wednesday PlayBlanche Hoskins
- 1963Meet the Wife
- 1963FestivalMrs. Baines
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1961Drama 61-67Mrs. Hope
- 1956Armchair TheatreMomma Brodsky
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodAda
- 1955Dixon of Dock GreenAlice Leggett
- 1949The BAFTA AwardsSelf - Winner
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Thora Hird been in?
Thora Hird is best known for All Creatures Great and Small, Last of the Summer Wine, dinnerladies and Heartbeat.
When was Thora Hird born?
Thora Hird was born on May 28, 1911. (Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK)
How old is Thora Hird?
Thora Hird died on March 15, 2003 at the age of 91.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·