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Katharine Blake

Acting 69 (deceased) years old Johannesburg, South Africa ★ 0.5
Born: September 11, 1921
Died: March 1, 1991

Biography

Katharine Blake (born Illonne Katharine Inglestone, September 11, 1921 – March 1, 1991) was a British actress, born in South Africa, with an extensive career in television and films. She won the BAFTA for Best Actress for her work in television in 1964. She portrayed Elizabeth Boleyn in the film Anne of the Thousand Days (1969).

In 1969/1970, she played the character Chris Nourse in first an episode of Public Eye and then in Armchair Theatre's Wednesday's Child; one of the first lesbian love affairs to be seen on UK television. She replaced Googie Withers as the Prison Governor in the ITV series Within These Walls in 1977, but only appeared in one season, leaving the role due to ill health.

Her first husband was actor Anthony Jacobs (1942-1948,1 child), her second husband was actor/director David Greene (1948-1959,1 child), and her third husband was director Charles Jarrott (1959-1982). She was estranged from her 2 daughters at the time of her death.

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Known For

Crown Court
Crown Court Irene Rutland 1972
Theatre 625
Theatre 625 Joanna Afton 1964
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play Donna Anna 1964
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre Miss Saville 1969
Public Eye
Public Eye Mrs. Nourse 1965

Filmography

Acting Credits (37)

Writing Credits (1)

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