Thora Hird

Biography

Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.

Known For

The Quatermass Xperiment

Rosie Wrigley

Memento Mori

Jean Taylor

The Crowded Day

Customer

Sailor Beware

Mrs Lack

Simon and Laura

Jessie

Fools Rush In

Mrs. Coot

The Good Companions

Mrs Oakroyd

The Blind Goddess

Derek's Charwoman

One Good Turn

Cook

Women Without Men

Gran' Rafferty