Anna Wing

Acting

Anna Wing

Born October 30, 1914 · Hackney, London, England, UK

Died July 7, 2013 · aged 98

Anna Wing MBE (30 October 1914 – 7 July 2013) was an English actress who had a long career in television and theatre, known for portraying the role of Beale family matriarch Lou Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Known For

Blood on Satan's ClawBlood on Satan's Claw · 1971
Blood on Satan's Claw
★ 6.21971
MovieHorror
After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.
Son of RambowSon of Rambow · 2007
Son of Rambow
★ 6.72007
MovieComedy
Will is looking for an escape from his family when he encounters Lee, the school bully. Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo, Lee plans to make his own action-packed video epic.
A Doll's HouseA Doll's House · 1973
A Doll's House
★ 4.91973
MovieDrama
Nora Helmer lives a quiet life with her husband, Torvald, in a small Norwegian town. While he works diligently at a bank, she looks after their children. But Torvald doesn't know that several years ago, when he was very ill and she was desperate for money, Nora forged a loan document and has been secretly working to pay the money back ever since. The arrival of her friend Kristine prompts Nora to re-evaluate her life and confront Torvald.
XtroXtro · 1982
Xtro
★ 5.71982
MovieScience FictionHorror
Tony's father Sam, abducted by aliens three years earlier, returns to earth and seeks out his wife and son, but Rachel has since been living with Joe and the reunion is awkward. Joe doesn't trust Sam, and Rachel can't quite decide what her feelings are for her two men. Sam is not the same as when he left, and he begins affecting Tony in frightening ways.
The Calcium KidThe Calcium Kid · 2004
The Calcium Kid
★ 5.52004
MovieComedy
When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
ProvidenceProvidence · 1977
Providence
★ 6.61977
MovieDramaComedy
On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.
Billy LiarBilly Liar · 1963
Billy Liar
★ 6.81963
MovieComedyRomance
A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.
French and Saunders' Christmas CarolFrench and Saunders' Christmas Carol · 1994
French and Saunders' Christmas Carol
1994
MovieComedy
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.

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