Diana Churchill
Born: 1913-08-21 in Wembley, London, England, UK
Died: 1994-10-08
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2014
- Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century as Self (archive footage)
1976
- The New Avengers as Dowager Lady
1968
- The Winter's Tale as Paulina
1960
- Armchair Mystery Theatre as Emily
1949
- The History of Mr. Polly as Annie Larkins
1948
- Scott of the Antarctic as Kathleen Scott
1940
- Law and Disorder as Janet Preston
- Castle of Crimes as Betty Harlowe
1938
- Housemaster as Rosemary Faringdon
- Jane Steps Out as Jane Wilton
- Yes, Madam? as Sally Galt
1937
- School for Husbands as Marion Carter
- The Dominant Sex as Angela Shale
1936
- Dishonour Bright as Ivy Lamb Champion
- Pot Luck
- Sensation as Maisie Turnpit
1935
- Foreign Affaires as Sophie
1932
- Service for Ladies as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Sally Bishop as Typist