Diana Churchill
August 21, 1913 (111 years old) in Wembley, London, England, UK
Diana Churchill (21 August 1913 – 8 October 1994) was an English actress. She was born Diana Josephine Churchill in Wembley, Middlesex on 21 August 1913. On leaving school she begged her father to let her train for the stage. She made her first professional appearance in 1931 and her film debut in 1933, but her big break came in 1935 with the comedy film Foreign Affaires. She was a crisp, opulent blonde with blue eyes who appeared in several British films, including Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Kathleen Scott. She was married to the actors Barry K. Barnes (1938-1965) and Mervyn Johns (1976-1992). She died from multiple sclerosis at age 81 in Northwood on 8 October 1994.
Known For
Credits
- 1968 ·The Winter's Taleas Paulina
- 1949 ·The History of Mr. Pollyas Annie Larkins
- 1948 ·Scott of the Antarcticas Kathleen Scott
- 1940 ·Castle of Crimesas Betty Harlowe
- 1940 ·Law and Disorderas Janet Preston
- 1938 ·Yes, Madam?as Sally Gault
- 1938 ·Housemasteras Rosemary Faringdon
- 1937 ·School for Husbandsas Marion Carter
- 1937 ·The Dominant Sexas Angela Shale
- 1936 ·Sensationas Maisie Turnpit
- 1936 ·Dishonour Brightas Ivy Lamb Champion
- 1936 ·Pot Luckas
- 1935 ·Foreign Affairesas Sophie
- 1932 ·Sally Bishopas Typist
- 1932 ·Service for Ladiesas Minor Role