Brenda de Banzie
Actress

Brenda de Banzie Net Worth

Brenda de Banzie was a British actress born in Manchester, England in 1909. She began her career as a chorine on the London stage in 1942 and went on to have a successful run of top-billed performances at the West End. She made her film debut in 1951 and won the Clarence Derwent Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Murder Mistaken". Her defining role came in 1954 when she starred in David Lean's "Hobson's Choice" and she received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in "The Entertainer" in 1960. She passed away in 1981 during surgery for a non-malignant brain tumor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day July 28, 1909
Birth Place  Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Age 111 YEARS OLD
Died On 5 March 1981(1981-03-05) (aged 71)\nHaywards Heath, Sussex, England
Birth Sign Leo
Years active 1951–1971
Spouse(s) Alexander Marsh (1934–1981; her death)

💰 Net worth

Brenda de Banzie, a renowned actress and talented soundtrack artist from the United Kingdom, is expected to have a net worth between $100K and $1M by the year 2024. Known for her exceptional contributions in the entertainment industry, Brenda has gained recognition and success throughout her career. Her remarkable performances on stage and screen have earned her a considerable fortune, reflecting her immense talent and dedication. With her versatility and unique abilities, Brenda de Banzie continues to captivate audiences, ensuring her continued success and financial growth in the coming years.

Biography/Timeline

1908

She was the daughter of Edward Thomas de Banzie, Conductor and musical Director and his second wife Dorothy (née Lancaster), whom he married in 1908. In 1911, the family lived in Salford, Lancashire.

1954

She appeared as Maggie Hobson in the David Lean film version of Hobson's Choice (1954) with John Mills and Charles Laughton, set in Salford. Laughton allegedly didn't like de Banzie, because she wasn't getting 'her part right'. De Banzie also upstaged Laughton who was, by all accounts, a notorious upstager himself.

1956

Other memorable film roles included The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and The Pink Panther (1963) directed by Blake Edwards.

1960

Her most notable film role was as Phoebe Rice, the hapless wife of Comedian Archie Rice (played by Laurence Olivier) in the 1960 film version of John Osborne's The Entertainer. She had also appeared on Broadway in the original play, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.

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