Diana Churchill
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 21, 1913
- Died
- October 8, 1994 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- Wembley, London, England, UK
Biography
Diana Churchill (21 August 1913 – 8 October 1994) was an English actress. She was born Diana Josephine Churchill in Wembley, Middlesex on 21 August 1913. On leaving school she begged her father to let her train for the stage. She made her first professional appearance in 1931 and her film debut in 1933, but her big break came in 1935 with the comedy film Foreign Affaires. She was a crisp, opulent blonde with blue eyes who appeared in several British films, including Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Kathleen Scott. She was married to the actors Barry K. Barnes (1938-1965) and Mervyn Johns (1976-1992). She died from multiple sclerosis at age 81 in Northwood on 8 October 1994.
Known For
Filmography
Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The New Avengers
TV · as Dowager Lady · 1 ep
The Winter's Tale
Movie · as Paulina
Armchair Mystery Theatre
TV · as Emily · 1 ep
The History of Mr. Polly
Movie · as Annie Larkins
Scott of the Antarctic
Movie · as Kathleen Scott
Castle of Crimes
Movie · as Betty Harlowe
Law and Disorder
Movie · as Janet Preston
Jane Steps Out
Movie · as Jane Wilton
Yes, Madam?
Movie · as Sally Galt
Housemaster
Movie · as Rosemary Faringdon
The Dominant Sex
Movie · as Angela Shale
School for Husbands
Movie · as Marion Carter
Dishonour Bright
Movie · as Ivy Lamb Champion
Pot Luck
Movie
Sensation
Movie · as Maisie Turnpit
Foreign Affaires
Movie · as Sophie
Service for Ladies
Movie · as Minor Role (uncredited)
Sally Bishop
Movie · as Typist