Dorothy Black (actress)
Dorothy Black (18 September 1899 in Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 February 1985) was a South African-[[United British actress.
Dorothy Black | |
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| Born | 18 September 1899 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | 19 February 1985 (aged 85) London, England, UK |
| Nationality | South African-British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1913–1973 |
Biography
Educated at St Andrew's School in Johannesburg and the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
She started her career appearing in Outward Bound, The Farmer's Wife, The Trojan Women and The Constant Nymph. Her first performance in London was at the Blue Comet at the Royal Court. Other West End plays have included Dear Brutus, Six Characters in Search of an Author and The Brontes.
Black worked with Claudette Colbert, James Mason, Hattie McDaniel, Ned Sparks, Warren William, Edmund Gwenn, Louise Beavers and Alan Hale.
Black appeared in many TV appearances since the early BBC broadcasts at Alexandra Palace.
Selected filmography
- The Farmer's Wife (1928)
- Young Woodley (1928)
- Her Reputation (1931)
- Captivation (1931)
- The Admiral's Secret (1933)
- The Night Has Eyes (1942)
- Jane Eyre (1956)
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