Madge Ryan
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Already a successful star of the Australian stage when she was discovered by no less than Laurence Olivier, during a 1956 stage production of Summer of the 17th Doll in Sydney, actress Madge Ryan emigrated to London to become a star of British stage and screen. Her first film role was that of Mrs. Finch in the nondescript thriller Witness in the Dark (1959). Her film career extended into the late '70s, including roles in This Is My Street (1963), Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971), Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1978), and The Lady Vanishes (1979). Ryan also appeared frequently on television, notably in the series Say Goodnight to Grandma. ~ Sandra Brennan, RoviRelated Videos:
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Madge Ryan
| Madge Ryan | |
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| Born | 8 January 1919[1] Townsville, Queensland, Australia[1] |
| Died | 9 January 1994 (aged 75)[1] London, United Kingdom[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
Madge Ryan (8 January 1919 – 9 January 1994)[1] was an Australian film, theatre and television actress.
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Early life
She was born in Townsville, Australia.[1]
Career
Already an established theatre actor in Sydney, Australia, she emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1957 and starred in many British stage shows.[1] She also made over sixty appearances in films and on television.[2]
Theatre
In 1958, she appeared in a Broadway-theatre production of Summer of the 17th Doll.[3]
Death
She died in London, United Kingdom, at age 75.[1]
Selected filmography
- Upstairs and Downstairs (1959)
- The Strange Affair (1968)
- A Clockwork Orange (1971)
- Frenzy (1972)
- Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
- The Lady Vanishes (1979)
- All Creatures Great And Small 1978-?
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Benedick, Adam (20 January 1994). "Obituary: Madge Ryan". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-madge-ryan-1401217.html. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ Database (undated). "Madge Ryan". Internet Movie Database. Accessed 11 January 2010.
- ^ Database (undated). "Summer of the 17th Doll". Internet Broadway Database. Accessed 11 January 2010.
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