Coral Browne
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 23, 1913 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Died
- May 29, 1991 (aged 77)
- Active Years
- 1933–1987 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Coral Edith Browne was born on July 23, 1913, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and died on May 29, 1991, at the age of seventy-seven. She was an Australian-American stage and screen actress whose extensive theatre credits included Broadway productions of Macbeth in 1956, The Rehearsal in 1963, and The Right Honourable Gentleman in 1965. Her film appearances included Auntie Mame in 1958, The Killing of Sister George in 1968, The Ruling Class in 1972, Theatre of Blood in 1973, and Dreamchild in 1985. She met actor Vincent Price on the set of the British film Theatre of Blood, and became his third wife in 1974.
Career overview
Coral Edith Browne was an Australian-American stage and screen actress born on July 23, 1913, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. During her career, she accumulated numerous known acting credits on stage and in film. Her extensive theatre credits included Broadway productions such as Macbeth in 1956, The Rehearsal in 1963, and The Right Honourable Gentleman in 1965.
In addition to her stage work, Browne appeared in a variety of films throughout her career. Her film credits included Auntie Mame in 1958, The Killing of Sister George in 1968, The Ruling Class in 1972, and Dreamchild in 1985. She also appeared in other motion pictures including the British film Theatre of Blood in 1973 and The Night of the Generals.
Browne met actor Vincent Price on the set of Theatre of Blood, and she became his third wife beginning in 1974. She passed away on May 29, 1991, at the age of 77.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- Sparky's Magic Piano (1987)
- Dreamchild (1985) as Alice Hargreaves
- American Dreamer (1984) as Margaret McMann
- An Englishman Abroad (1983) as Herself
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Xanadu (1980) as Heavenly Voice - Female
- Time Express (1979)
- The Drowning Pool (1975) as Olivia
- The Importance of Being Earnest (1974) as Lady Bracknell
- Theatre of Blood (1973) as Chloe Moon
- The Ruling Class (1972) as Lady Claire Gurney
- Mrs. Warren's Profession (1972) as Mrs. Warren
- Stage 2 (1971) as Mrs. Warren
- Charley's Aunt (1969) as Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) as Molly Luther
- The Killing of Sister George (1968) as Mercy Croft
- The Night of the Generals (1967) as Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mrs. Erlynne
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Lady Bracknell
- Tamahine (1963) as Mme. Becque
- Dr. Crippen (1963) as Belle Crippen
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Colette
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) as Meg
- Auntie Mame (1958) as Vera Charles
- Beautiful Stranger (1954) as Helen
- The Courtneys of Curzon Street (1947) as Valerie
- Piccadilly Incident (1946) as Virginia Pearson
- Let George Do It! (1940) as Iris
- The Nursemaid Who Disappeared (1939)
- We're Going to Be Rich (1938) as Pearl
- The Amateur Gentleman (1936) as Pauline Darville
- Guilty Melody (1936) as Cecile
- Charing Cross Road (1935) as Lady Ruston
- Waltzing Matilda (1933)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Coral Browne best known for?
Coral Browne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), Dreamchild (1985), Wogan (1982), Xanadu (1980).
When and where was Coral Browne born?
Coral Browne was born on July 23, 1913 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They passed away on May 29, 1991.
How many credits does Coral Browne have?
Coral Browne has 37 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1933 and 1987.
What is Coral Browne's background in cinema and television?
Coral Edith Browne was born on July 23, 1913, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and died on May 29, 1991, at the age of seventy-seven. She was an Australian-American stage and screen actress whose extensive theatre credits included Broadway productions of Macbeth in 1956, The Rehearsal in 1963, and The Right Honourabl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Time Express (1979) — aged about 65
- Auntie Mame (1958) as Vera Charles — aged about 44
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961) as Meg — aged about 47
- The Night of the Generals (1967) as Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler — aged about 53
- Theatre of Blood (1973) as Chloe Moon — aged about 59
- Dreamchild (1985) as Alice Hargreaves — aged about 71
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