Eileen Way
Biography
Eileen Way was a British actress born on 2 September 1911 in New Malden, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She was sometimes credited as “Ei.” Over the course of her career she accumulated sixty‑two acting credits, appearing in both film and television productions. Way is noted for her work in titles such as Doctor Who, Secret Army, Glittering Prizes, and a production listed simply as The. She worked primarily as a performer in the acting field. Way died on 16 June 1994 at the age of eighty‑two.
Career overview
Eileen Way was a British actress whose career spanned several decades of film and television work. Born on 2 September 1911 in New Malden, Surrey, England, she began appearing on screen in a variety of productions, eventually accumulating a total of sixty‑two credited roles. Her performances were noted in both British television series and feature films, and she is listed in major databases as a recognized acting professional.
Way’s most visible appearances include roles in the long‑running science‑fiction series Doctor Who, the wartime drama Secret Army, and the acclaimed television play Glittering Prizes. These productions contributed to her reputation within the industry and among audiences. Throughout her career she remained active in the United Kingdom’s entertainment sector, working across a range of genres and formats.
Eileen Way passed away on 16 June 1994 at the age of eighty‑two. Her body of work, documented in film and television reference sources, reflects a substantial contribution to British screen acting, with a breadth of roles that underscore her versatility and longevity in the field.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- The Detectives (1993) as Old Lady
- Century Falls (1993) as Alice Harkness
- Sean's Show (1992)
- Chillers (1990) as Edna
- One Last Chance (1990) as Aunt Anna
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Irene
- Queen of Hearts (1989) as Mama Sibilla
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Mrs Papas
- Naming the Names (1987) as Finn's Granny
- All Passion Spent (1986)
- Mussolini: The Untold Story (1985) as Vendor
- Bad Medicine (1985) as Sra. Madera, Ramón's Mother
- The Bill (1984)
- One by One (1984)
- Memed My Hawk (1984) as Deuneh
- Sakharov (1984) as Ruf Grigorievna
- By the Sword Divided (1983) as Minty
- The Old Men at the Zoo (1983) as Mrs. Langley-Beard
- Macbeth (1983) as Second Witch
- Bergerac (1981) as Mrs. Edwards
- Sphinx (1981) as Aida
- Fair Stood the Wind for France (1980) as Grandmother
- Minder (1979) as Mrs. Chambers' Mother
- Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit (1979) as Karela
- Les Misérables (1978) as Lodger
- Secret Army (1977) as Patient
- Ripping Yarns (1976) as Old woman
- Poldark (1975) as Agatha Poldark
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Mrs Esther Gruber
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Madame Francini
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Old Woman
- A Sound from the Sea (1970) as Woman
- The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel (1969) as Mrs. Phillips
- Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966) as Old Woman
- The Executioner (1966) as Marguerite Rosmer
- Arrivederci, Baby! (1966) as Italian Dressmaker
- The Comedy Man (1964) as Landlady
- Doctor Who (1963) as Karela
- Doctor Who (1963) as Old Mother
- Crane (1963)
- Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963) as Old Mother
- The Saint (1962) as The Maid
- Z-Cars (1962)
- Man of the World (1962) as Catrina
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Pastora
- The Singer Not the Song (1961) as Fortune teller
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as Senora Rivera
- Maigret (1960)
- Kidnapped (1960) as Jennet Clouston
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Mrs. Evans
- International Detective (1959) as Mama Carlucci
- The Larkins (1958) as Gypsy
- The Vikings (1958) as Kitala
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- They Who Dare (1954) as Greek Woman
- Monsieur Ripois (1954) as Miss Wilson, 1st Landlady (uncredited)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Old Maid
- Blood Orange (1953) as Mme. Fernande
- Street of Shadows (1953) as Mrs. Thoms
- Venetian Bird (1952) as Woman Detective
- The Stranger Left No Card (1952) as Secretary
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Gladys Gibson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eileen Way best known for?
Eileen Way is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Detectives (1993), Chillers (1990), Birds of a Feather (1989), That Most Important Thing: Love (1975).
When and where was Eileen Way born?
Eileen Way was born on September 2, 1911 in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK. They passed away on June 16, 1994.
How many credits does Eileen Way have?
Eileen Way has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1993.
What is Eileen Way's background in cinema and television?
Eileen Way was a British actress born on 2 September 1911 in New Malden, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She was sometimes credited as “Ei.” Over the course of her career she accumulated sixty‑two acting credits, appearing in both film and television productions. Way is noted for her work in titles such as Doctor Who,...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Mrs Papas — aged about 75
- Doctor Who (1963) as Karela — aged about 51
- Doctor Who (1963) as Old Mother — aged about 51
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Madame Francini — aged about 59
- Secret Army (1977) as Patient — aged about 65
- Ripping Yarns (1976) as Old woman — aged about 64
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