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Amy Dalby

Acting Born Jan 3, 1888 Clerkenwell, London, England, UK 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1939–1968
30 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Amy Dalby works in acting. Born January 3, 1888 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Avengers

as Mrs. Forsythe

The Wednesday Play

as Cynthia
Film

Johnny Handsome

as Dolly
Film

The Haunting

as Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited)

The Likely Lads

as Postmistress
Film

Shrek the Third

as Mummy
Film

Topkapi

as Nanny (uncredited)
Film

Smashing Time

as Demolished Old Lady

Frequent co-stars

Julie Harris 1 shared title
Claire Bloom 1 shared title
Richard Johnson 1 shared title
Russ Tamblyn 1 shared title
Fay Compton 1 shared title
Rosalie Crutchley 1 shared title
Lois Maxwell 1 shared title
Valentine Dyall 1 shared title
Diane Clare 1 shared title
Ronald Adam 1 shared title

Career timeline

Dad's Army
Smashing Time
Doctor in CloverSmoke Over LondonThe Spy with a Cold NoseWho Killed the Cat?
The Intelligence MenThe Secret of My Success
The Wednesday PlayThe Likely LadsTopkapi
The Haunting
The AvengersDrama 61-67
Further Up the Creek
Armchair Theatre
Brandy for the Parson
Your Witness
The Wicked LadyWaterloo Road
Millions Like UsThe Gentle Sex
Quiet Wedding
On the Night of the Fire

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • The Avengers (1961) as Mrs. Forsythe
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Cynthia
  • Dad's Army (1968) as Dolly
  • Drama 61-67 (1961) as Nun
  • The Haunting (1963) as Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited)
  • The Likely Lads (1964) as Postmistress
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mummy
  • Topkapi (1964) as Nanny (uncredited)
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  • Doctor in Clover (1966) as Mrs. Baker (uncredited)
  • Millions Like Us (1943) as Mrs. Bourne - Hostel Matron
  • The Wicked Lady (1945) as Aunt Doll
  • The Gentle Sex (1943) as Lady Behind the Bar at the Dance (uncredited)
  • Smoke Over London (1966) as Duchessa di Bradford
  • Smashing Time (1967) as Demolished Old Lady
  • The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966) as Miss Marchbanks
  • Your Witness (1950) as Mrs. Widgely
  • Waterloo Road (1945)
  • The Intelligence Men (1965) as Woman in Wardrobe Dept. (uncredited)
  • On the Night of the Fire (1939) as Hospital Nurse (uncredited)
  • The Secret of My Success (1965) as Mrs. Tate
  • Quiet Wedding (1941) as Miss Dacres
  • Brandy for the Parson (1952) as Postmistress
  • Further Up the Creek (1958) as Eadie Lovelace
  • Who Killed the Cat? (1966) as Lavinia Galsworthy

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Amy Dalby best known for?

Amy Dalby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Avengers (1961), The Wednesday Play (1964), Johnny Handsome (1989), The Haunting (1963).

When and where was Amy Dalby born?

Amy Dalby was born on January 3, 1888 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK.

How many credits does Amy Dalby have?

Amy Dalby has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1968.

What is Amy Dalby's background in cinema and television?

Amy Dalby was born on January 3, 1888 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Wicked Lady (1945), Brandy for the Parson (1952) and The Avengers (1961). She died on March 10, 1969 in London, England, UK.

Amy Dalby by the numbers

24credits
18films
6TV series
1939–1968active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Avengers (1961) as Mrs. Forsythe — aged about 73
  • Dad's Army (1968) as Dolly — aged about 80
  • The Likely Lads (1964) as Postmistress — aged about 76
  • The Haunting (1963) as Abigail Crain at 80 years old (uncredited) — aged about 75
  • Topkapi (1964) as Nanny (uncredited) — aged about 76
  • Smashing Time (1967) as Demolished Old Lady — aged about 79

Full filmography (24) Born on January 3

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