Ingrid Pitt
Biography
Ingrid Pitt was a Polish and British actress and writer. Born Ingoushka Petrov on November 21, 1937, in Warsaw, Second Polish Republic, she became best known for her work in horror films of the 1970s, specifically within British horror cinema. Her known credits include sixty-one entries in film and television according to database records. She passed away on November 23, 2010, at the age of seventy-three.
Career overview
Ingrid Pitt was a Polish-British actress and writer who was born as Ingoushka Petrov on November 21, 1937, in Warsaw, Second Polish Republic, which is now Poland. She passed away on November 23, 2010, at the age of seventy-three. During her career, she built a substantial filmography and was best known for her work in horror films, particularly within British horror cinema of the 1970s.
Her professional credits spanned numerous acting projects across film and television. Her career contributions established her as a recognizable figure in genre cinema. Throughout her active years, she maintained a presence in the entertainment industry as both an actress and a writer, leaving behind a notable body of work associated with the horror genre.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest (2011)
- Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest (2011) Writer
- Fanex Files: Hammer Films (2008) as Self
- Sea of Dust (2008) as Anna
- Beyond the Rave (2008) as Tooley's Mom
- Minotaur (2006) as The Leper
- The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) as Self
- Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) as Self
- Dominator (2003) as Lady Violator (voice)
- Drácula en la Hammer (2003) as Ingrid Pitt
- The Wicker Man Enigma (2001) as Herself
- Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man (2001)
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Self
- Green Fingers (2000) as Mrs. Bowen / Clone
- Bride of Monster Mania (2000) as Self
- The Asylum (2000) as Isobella
- Children of the Night (2000) as Herself
- Ex-S: The Wicker Man (1998) as Self
- Vem Var Dracula (1996) as Self
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) as Self
- Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994) Thanks
- The World of Hammer: Vamp (1994) as Marcilla / Carmilla / Mircalla Karnstein
- Dracula in the Movies (1992) as (archive footage)
- Hanna's War (1988) as Margit
- Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood (1987) as Self
- Underworld (1985) as Pepperdine
- Wild Geese II (1985) as Hooker
- Parker (1985) as Widow
- Doctor Who: Warriors of the Deep (1984) as Solow
- The House (1984) as Countess Von Eisen
- Octopussy (1983) as Galley Mistress (voice) (uncredited)
- The Comedy of Errors (1983) as Courtesan
- Smiley's People (1982) as Elvira
- Who Dares Wins (1982) as Helga
- Artemis '81 (1981) as Hitchcock Blonde
- Unity (1981) as Eva Baum
- Where the Action Is (1975) as Ilse
- Playhouse (1974) as Eva Baum
- The Zoo Gang (1974) as Lyn Martin
- Thriller (1973) as Ilse
- The Wicker Man (1973) as Librarian
- The Adventurer (1972) as Elayna Regular
- Nobody Ordered Love (1972) as Alice Allison
- Doctor Who: The Time Monster (1972) as Galleia
- Jason King (1971)
- Countess Dracula (1971) as Countess Elisabeth
- The House That Dripped Blood (1971) as Carla Lind (segment 4 "The Cloak")
- The Vampire Lovers (1970) as Marcilla / Carmilla
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Heidi
- On Location: Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Self
- The Omegans (1968) as Linda
- Ironside (1967)
- Sound of Horror (1967) as Sofia Minelli
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) as Courtesan (uncredited)
- Los duendes de Andalucía (1966) as Lorna
- Un beso en el puerto (1966) as Dorothy
- Doctor Zhivago (1965) as Extra (uncredited)
- Chimes at Midnight (1965) as (uncredited)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Dr. Solow
- Doctor Who (1963) as Galleia
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ingrid Pitt best known for?
Ingrid Pitt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Minotaur (2006), Urban Gothic (2000), Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), Poppy Cat (2011).
When and where was Ingrid Pitt born?
Ingrid Pitt was born on November 21, 1937 in Warsaw, Second Polish Republic [now Poland]. They passed away on November 23, 2010.
How many credits does Ingrid Pitt have?
Ingrid Pitt has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2011.
What is Ingrid Pitt's background in cinema and television?
Ingrid Pitt was a Polish and British actress and writer. Born Ingoushka Petrov on November 21, 1937, in Warsaw, Second Polish Republic, she became best known for her work in horror films of the 1970s, specifically within British horror cinema. Her known credits include sixty-one entries in film and television according...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Doctor Who (1963) as Dr. Solow — aged about 25
- Doctor Who (1963) as Galleia — aged about 25
- The Zoo Gang (1974) as Lyn Martin — aged about 36
- Jason King (1971) — aged about 33
- Smiley's People (1982) as Elvira — aged about 44
- Doctor Zhivago (1965) as Extra (uncredited) — aged about 27
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