Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 1920 – 23 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was a Scottish born actress of film, television and stage.
Annette Kerr | |
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 Kerr in Doppelgänger (1969) | |
| Born | Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock 2 July 1920 Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Died | 23 September 2013 (aged 93) Denville Hall, London, England |
| Resting place | Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, London |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–1999 |
Life and career
editDuring her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to Watford, Hertfordshire, where he father worked as a physiotherapist. She made her theatrical debut at the Watford Palace Theatre, and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.[1]
Frequent reference to Kerr is made in The Kenneth Williams Diaries (edited by Russell Davies). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions.[2][3] following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her.[1]
Her television appearances included roles in series such as the pilot episode - "Identified" - of Anderson's live-action series UFO (1970), 2point4 Children (1991-9, as Dora Grimes) and London's Burning (1992). Her last credited TV work was One Foot in the Grave (1995, as Ruth). This marked her second appearance in the series, following a minor part as "Lady in Teashop" (1992).
She died at the actors' retirement home Denville Hall, where she had been resident, in London on 23 September 2013, aged 93.[1][4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Price of Silence | Miss Collins | |
| 1961 | The Third Alibi | Cinema cashier | |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Workroom Wardress | |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Dorothy | |
| 1968 | Prudence and the Pill | Gerald's Secretary | |
| 1969 | Doppelgänger | Nurse | Uncredited |
| 1970 | The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes | Secretary | Uncredited |
References
edit- ^ a b c Obituary: Annette Kerr, The Daily Telegraph, 28 October 2013.
- ^ Davies, Russell (ed.) (1993): The Kenneth Williams Diaries.
- ^ Stevens, Christopher (2010). Born Brilliant: The Life of Kenneth Williams. John Murray. p. 425. ISBN 978-1-84854-195-5.
- ^ Death Announcement, The Daily Telegraph, September 2013
External links
edit- Annette Kerr at IMDb
- Annette Kerr at Digiguide.tv