Thora Hird
English actress
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About Thora Hird
Thora Hird was a multi-award-winning British actress and comedian who began her career as a child and grew into a skilled performer over time. In the collective
Hird was born into a family of theatrical professionals. As a result, she began her acting career pretty early. Beginning her career in plays, her abilities were not restricted to that only, as she also dabbled in Broadway, music, television, and writing.
Major Works
She garnered a lot of attention after portraying Thora Blacklock in the television sitcom “Meet the Wife”. Following that, in a career spanning more than 70 years, this incredibly talented actress bagged other notable performances in several successful and critically acclaimed films and television series, including "The Weaker Sex," "The Love Match," "Lost for Words," "The First Lady," "Over the Odds," and "Corridor of Mirrors."
Family
She married Jimmy Scott from 1937 to 1994.
The actress was a mother to Janette Scott.
She was raised together with Neville Hird and Olga Hird
Alma mater
Hird studied at Lancaster University.
Achievements
- BAFTA Awards - "Best Actress" - winner (1989, 1999, and 2000)
- Royal Television Society, UK - "Best Actor - Female" - winner (2000)
Trivia
Hird was 1.65 meters.
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F.A.Q. about Thora Hird
When is her birthday?
Thora Hird's birthday is on May 28, 1911.
In how many days is her birthday?
Thora's birthday is in 33 days
How old was Thora when she died?
She was 91 years old.
When did she die?
She died in March 15, 2003.
How old would she be today?
Thora Hird would be 112 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Thora from?
She was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK.