English actress Diana Rigg had a wide-ranging career in films, television and theatre that spanned over six decades. Memorable roles of Diana include Emma Peel in television series The Avengers, which made her a sex-symbol; Mrs. Danvers in television drama Rebecca that won her an Emmy Award; and title role in the play Medea that won her a Tony Award.
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Diana Rigg
(British Actress Known for Her Roles in 'The Avengers', 'Game of Thrones', 'Medea')
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Birthdate: July 20, 1938
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Doncaster, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died: September 10, 2020
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Sally Phillips
(English Actress, Television Presenter, and Comedian)
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Birthdate: May 10, 1969
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Sheila Hancock
(Actress)
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Birthdate: February 22, 1933
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Blackgang, Isle of Wight, England, UK
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Julia Sawalha
(Actress)
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Birthdate: September 9, 1968
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Miranda Raison
(English Actress and Voice-Over Narrator)
Birthdate: November 18, 1977
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Burnham Thorpe, United Kingdom
Miranda Raison gained fame playing Jo Portman in the series Spooks and Abbey in Married Single Other. She has also portrayed Anne Boleyn in Howard Brenton’s play of the same name and in Henry VIII. Raison has also voiced Millie in King of the Railway and Thomas & Friends.
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Geraldine McEwan
(Actress)
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Birthdate: May 9, 1932
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
Died: January 30, 2015
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Sophie Aldred
(Actress)
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Birthdate: August 20, 1962
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Greenwich, London, England, UK
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Jackie Burroughs
(Actress)
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Birthdate: February 2, 1939
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lancashire,England
Died: September 22, 2010