Acting

Hyma Beckley

Born August 27, 1911 · Lambeth, London, England, UK

Died April 13, 2004 · aged 92

No biography available.

Known For

The Rocky Horror Picture Show · 1975

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

★ 7.41975

MovieComedyScience Fiction

After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man.

The Muppet Christmas Carol · 1992

The Muppet Christmas Carol

★ 7.41992

MovieMusicComedy

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

The Man Who Knew Too Much · 1956

The Man Who Knew Too Much

★ 7.41956

MovieThrillerMystery

An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.

Anne of the Thousand Days · 1969

Anne of the Thousand Days

★ 7.11969

MovieDramaHistory

Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.

Night of the Demon · 1957

Night of the Demon

★ 7.01957

MovieFantasyHorror

American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.

Room at the Top · 1958

Room at the Top

★ 6.91958

MovieDramaRomance

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

A struggling actress tries to help a friend prove his innocence when he's accused of murdering the husband of a high-society entertainer.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show · 1975

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

★ 7.41975

MovieComedyScience Fiction

Floor Show Audience (uncredited)

The Muppet Christmas Carol · 1992

The Muppet Christmas Carol

★ 7.41992

MovieMusicComedy

Elderly Gent (uncredited)

The Man Who Knew Too Much · 1956

The Man Who Knew Too Much

★ 7.41956

MovieThrillerMystery

An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.

Albert Hall Audience (uncredited)

Anne of the Thousand Days · 1969

Anne of the Thousand Days

★ 7.11969

MovieDramaHistory

Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn.

Lord (uncredited)

Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.

Guest at Art Gallery Viewing (uncredited)

Night of the Demon · 1957

Night of the Demon

★ 7.01957

MovieFantasyHorror

Room at the Top · 1958

Room at the Top

★ 6.91958

MovieDramaRomance

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

Civic Ball Attendee (uncredited)

A struggling actress tries to help a friend prove his innocence when he's accused of murdering the husband of a high-society entertainer.

Man in Pub (uncredited)

A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.

Passenger on Quayside (uncredited)

This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

Opposition MP (uncredited)

Eye of the Devil · 1966

Eye of the Devil

★ 6.11966

MovieHorrorMystery

A French nobleman deserts his wife because of an ancient family secret.

Villager (uncredited)

The Yellow Rolls-Royce · 1964

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

★ 6.11964

MovieDramaComedy

One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.

Ascot Racegoer (uncredited)

Crooks Anonymous · 1962

Crooks Anonymous

★ 6.11962

MovieComedyCrime

A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of goods and money, not to mention the pretty young shop hands have him like a moth to a flame in no time flat.

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Carry On Sergeant · 1958

Carry On Sergeant

★ 6.41958

MovieComedyWar

Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Spurred on by the death of his drug-addicted sister at the hands of ruthless narcotics kingpin Frank McNally, U.S. drug enforcement agent Charles Sturgis embarks on an investigation that takes him from New York to London, Lisbon, Rome, Naples and finally Athens in pursuit of McNally's shapely associate, Gina Broger.

Airline Passenger (uncredited)

A returning moon capsule goes off course and lands in Africa where a little-known tribe finds it. Washington sends Matthew Merriwether to recover it—thinking he's an expert on the region—when in fact he's no such thing. However, a foreign power sends Secret Agent Luba to try and acquire the capsule for itself and, when Matthew and Luba reach their destination, they find that the tribe believes the capsule to be sacred and won't give it up.

Reporter (uncredited)

Carry On Cruising · 1962

Carry On Cruising

★ 6.11962

MovieComedy

Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the five most incompetent shipmates ever to sail the seven seas, but the passengers turn out to be a rather strange bunch too. The SS Happy Wanderer will never be the same.

Passenger (uncredited)

Life at the Top · 1965

Life at the Top

★ 5.91965

MovieDrama

Successful businessman Joe Lampton is married to the wealthy Susan, has two children, and lives in the mill town of Warley in northern England. But his career seems to have plateaued, leaving him disillusioned. This feeling is only exacerbated when he discovers his wife's infidelity with local man Mark. So he takes up with attractive TV host Norah and moves with her to London, aiming to reignite the fire that drove him to the top.

Sherry Party Guest (uncredited)

Upstairs and Downstairs · 1959

Upstairs and Downstairs

★ 5.81959

MovieComedy

On marrying the boss's daughter, Richard takes his father-in-law's advice to hire a live-in domestic. He soon finds good help is hard to come by. Run-ins follow with dipsomaniacs, bank robbers, a Welsh lass who takes one look at London and runs, and an Italian charmer who turns the place into a bawdy house. Then when Ingrid arrives from Sweden things actually start to get complicated.

Train Passenger (uncredited)

Men from Scotland Yard and military intelligence build a dossier on a sabotage ring.

Music Club member (uncredited)

The Good Die Young · 1954

The Good Die Young

★ 6.31954

MovieThrillerCrime

An amoral, psychotic playboy incites three men who are down on their luck to commit a mail van robbery, which goes badly wrong.

Man at Airport

No Love for Johnnie · 1961

No Love for Johnnie

★ 6.71961

MovieDrama

Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal as well as professional problems tower up over him. His desires to win the next election are endangered by his constant looking for love and he is faced with the choice of giving up a career in politics or giving up the woman he loves.

MP (uncredited)

The Courtneys of Curzon Street · 1947

The Courtneys of Curzon Street

★ 5.31947

MovieDramaRomance

On New Years Eve, 1899, baronet's son Edward Courtney becomes engaged to Kate, his mother's maid, much to the scandal of London society. The film then follows their family through four generations, with separations, joys, tragedies, and service in the Boer War, WWI, and WWII.

Servant (uncredited)

The Gentle Sex · 1943

The Gentle Sex

★ 7.01943

MovieComedyDrama

During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.

Man at Railway Station (uncredited)