Acting
Edith Evans
Born February 8, 1888 · London, England, UK
Died October 14, 1976 · aged 88
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dame Edith Mary Evans, DBE (8 February 1888 – 14 October 1976) was a British actress. She was known for her work on the British stage. She also appeared in a number of films, for which she received three Academy Award nominations, plus a BAFTA and a Golden Globe award. Evans was particularly effective at portraying haughty aristocratic ladies, as in two of h…
Known For
The Nun's Story · 1959The Nun's Story
★ 7.21959
MovieDrama
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
The Queen of Spades · 1949The Queen of Spades
★ 6.51949
MovieDramaFantasy
A czarist captain stops at nothing to learn the secrets of a countess rumored to have sold her soul to the devil in order to always win at cards.
Tom Jones · 1963Tom Jones
★ 5.91963
MovieComedyRomance
Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?
Scrooge · 1970Scrooge
★ 6.81970
MovieFantasyDrama
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
The Slipper and the Rose · 1976The Slipper and the Rose
★ 6.91976
MovieFantasyRomance
Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the Kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the Prince to wed no matter what. When the Prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the Prince is determined to find and marry her.
Look Back in Anger · 1959Look Back in Anger
★ 6.71959
MovieDrama
A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life and values.
Young Cassidy · 1965Young Cassidy
★ 6.41965
MovieDrama
In Dublin circa 1911, John Cassidy (Rod Taylor), an impoverished idealist, whose ambitions are restricted by the demands of looking after his family, journeys through the social injustices of Dublin life, involving himself with the rowdy tramway-men strike, dawdling with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie), and seeking a better life. He falls in love with bookshop assistant Nora (Dame Maggie Smith) who encourages him toward a life of writing. Finding success at the Abbey Theatre, his unorthodox views estrange him from family, friends, and his own past.
Craze · 1974Craze
★ 5.11974
MovieHorrorThriller
A demented art dealer and antique shop owner performs nightly rituals in honour of the African god Chuku, whom he believes will reward him with unimaginable wealth and power if he merely offers human sacrifice.
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The Queen of Spades · 1949The Queen of Spades
★ 6.51949
MovieDramaFantasy
A czarist captain stops at nothing to learn the secrets of a countess rumored to have sold her soul to the devil in order to always win at cards.
The Old Countess Ranevskaya
Scrooge · 1970Scrooge
★ 6.81970
MovieFantasyDrama
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Ghost of Christmas Past
Upon This Rock · 1970Upon This Rock
★ 9.01970
MovieTV MovieDocumentary
Drama describing the story of the building of Saint Peter's Cathedral, Vatican, Rome.
Queen Christina (voice)














