Ann Firbank
Biography
Ann Firbank, also credited as Annie Firbank, is a British Indian veteran film, television, and stage actress. Born on January 9, 1933, in Secunderabad, Andhra, India, she has accumulated seventy-nine known acting credits throughout her career. One of her more notable roles is the portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1971 television serial Persuasion, which is an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name.
Career overview
Ann Firbank, also known as Annie Firbank, is a British Indian veteran film, television, and stage actress. Born in Secunderabad, Andhra, India, on January 9, 1933, she has accumulated 79 known credits in the acting field throughout her career.
One of her more notable roles is her portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1971 television serial Persuasion, which served as an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name.
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81 titles- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) as Elderly Teacher
- True Things (2022) as Nan
- The Witcher (2019) as Ithlinne
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Tatooine Elder
- Intrigo: Samaria (2019) as Irma Kuentzer (as Annie Firbank)
- Les Misérables (2018) as Old Lady
- The Little Stranger (2018) as Aunt Cissie
- The Crucible (2014) as Rebecca Nurse
- It Happened in Saint-Tropez (2013) as Dame anglaise
- White Lie (2013) as Mrs. Davies
- Shoot Me! (2012) as Therapist
- In Love with Alma Cogan (2011) as Mrs Craske
- Kingdom (2007) as Grace
- Elizabeth I (2005) as Lady Anne
- New Tricks (2004) as Nancy Evans
- Photo Finish (2004) as Mrs Balbinski
- Anna and the King (1999) as Lady Bradley
- An Evil Streak (1999) as Consultant
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Nurse Helen Lloyd (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Felicity Law
- The Treasure Seekers (1996) as Emily
- Scarlett (1994) as London Nurse
- All or Nothing at All (1993) as Elizabeth
- Heartbeat (1992) as Agnes Tripp
- The Unkindest Cut (1990) as Alison
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Ellie Henderson
- Surgical Spirit (1989) as Elaine Fawcett
- Strapless (1989) as Daphne Brodie
- Heart of the Country (1987) as Jane Wandle
- Foreign Body (1986) as Mrs Plumb
- Hotel du Lac (1986) as Penelope Milne
- Screen Two (1985) as Penelope Milne
- A Passage to India (1984) as Mrs. Callendar
- A Flame to the Phoenix (1983)
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) as Countess de Tournay
- Bergerac (1981) as Sheila King
- Findings on a Late Afternoon (1981) as Mother
- Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979) as The Mother
- Weekend (1979) as Liz Perrin
- Premiere (1977) as Liz Perrin
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Nurse Helen Lloyd (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Brief Encounter (1976) as Melanie Harvey
- Space: 1999 (1975) as Consul Varda
- Playhouse (1974) as Mother
- The Nearly Man (1974) as Alice Collinson
- The Nearly Man (1974) as Alice Tomlinson
- Crown Court (1972) as Sara Gibson
- Crown Court (1972) as Sarah Gibson QC
- The Lotus Eaters (1972) as Lorna Clive
- Asylum (1972) as Anna
- One of Those Things (1971) as Sonja Melchior
- Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) as Party Guest
- Persuasion (1971) as Anne Elliot
- A Severed Head (1971) as Rosemary Lynch-Gibbon
- Brown Skin Gal, Stay Home and Mind Bay-Bee (1971) as Joanna
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mary
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)
- Strange Report (1969) as Miss Betty Collingford
- The Root of All Evil? (1968) as Maureen Benton
- Omnibus (1967) as Beatrice Hastings
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Rosalind
- Accident (1967) as Laura
- Satisfaction Guaranteed (1966) as Dr. Inge Jensen
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Sally Dix
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Sheila
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Dr. Inge Jensen
- Darling (1965) as Sybil Martin (uncredited)
- Knock on Any Door (1965) as Victoria Rayne
- Dead Man's Chest (1965) as Mildred Jones
- Story Parade (1964) as Eve Lord
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Grace Charlton
- The Servant (1963) as People in Restaurant: Society Woman
- Nothing Barred (1961) as Lady Katherine
- Danger Man (1960) as Bobb
- Edgar Wallace Mysteries (1959) as Mildred Jones
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Nurse Helen Lloyd
- Behind the Mask (1958) as Mrs. Judson
- Kenilworth (1957) as Amy Robsart
- Thark (1957) as Kitty Stratton
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Elizabeth Daymer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Joanna
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ann Firbank best known for?
Ann Firbank is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022), True Things (2022), The Witcher (2019), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
When and where was Ann Firbank born?
Ann Firbank was born on January 9, 1933 in Secunderabad, Andhra, India.
How many credits does Ann Firbank have?
Ann Firbank has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2022.
What is Ann Firbank's background in cinema and television?
Ann Firbank, also credited as Annie Firbank, is a British Indian veteran film, television, and stage actress. Born on January 9, 1933, in Secunderabad, Andhra, India, she has accumulated seventy-nine known acting credits throughout her career. One of her more notable roles is the portrayal of Anne Elliot in the 1971 te...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Ellie Henderson — aged about 56
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Grace Charlton — aged about 30
- The Witcher (2019) as Ithlinne — aged about 86
- Surgical Spirit (1989) as Elaine Fawcett — aged about 56
- Strange Report (1969) as Miss Betty Collingford — aged about 36
- The Servant (1963) as People in Restaurant: Society Woman — aged about 30
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