Ellen Pollock
Biography
Ellen Pollock was a British character actress who worked mainly on the London stage, in the West End, and also appeared in films and television productions. Born in Heidelberg in 1902, she settled on acting at the age of seven after watching Sarah Bernhardt perform. A follower of George Bernard Shaw, she led the Shaw Society as its president from 1949, directed London seasons of his plays, and was thought to have played more Shavian heroines than anyone else over a career lasting 72 years. She taught drama at RADA and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, and her television roles included several in the BBC's The Forsyte Saga. She died in 1997.
94years old at death
- Born Heidelberg
- Died London
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 56 years1929 to 1985
Every film, newest first
- 1985Florence NightingaleIMDb rating 7.2
- 1973Computer KillersIMDb rating 5.3
- 1929PiccadillyIMDb rating 7.1
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First role
Pollock's determination to act began at age seven, when seeing Sarah Bernhardt on stage made her know she wanted to be an actress.
Early training
Besides acting, Pollock worked as a theater director and taught drama at RADA and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
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Worked with
Ellen Pollock made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Charles Laughton's page
Claire Bloom's page
Timothy Dalton's page
E.A. DupontDirector, 1 film, 1929
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Antony BalchDirector, 1 film, 1973
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Daryl DukeDirector, 1 film, 1985
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