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Miriam Karlin

Known For
Acting
Born
June 23, 1925 in Hampstead, London, England, UK
Died
June 3, 2011
Active Years
1952–2008 (57 Years)
Total Credits
41 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 23, 1925 Died Jun 3, 2011 Hampstead, London, England, UK 41 credits
41
Total Credits
1952–2008
57 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Miriam Karlin (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Miriam Karlin, OBE.
Born: June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
Died: June 3, 2011 (aged 85) in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.
Profession: British actress.
Known for: Children of Men (2006), A Clockwork Orange (1971), So Haunt Me (1992).
Other roles/details: Paddy, a militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in a BBC production (early 1960s).
Credits: 42 known credits (TMDB).
Collaborations: Starred with Sid James in East End, West End by Wolf Mankowitz.

Miriam Karlin, OBE, was a British actress born on June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She died on June 3, 2011, in St John's Wood, London, at the age of 85. Karlin was known for her work in Children of Men (2006), A Clockwork Orange (1971), and So Haunt Me (1992). In the early 1960s, she became famous for playing Paddy, a militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in a BBC production. Her credits include 42 known roles. She also starred alongside Sid James in East End, West End by Wolf Mankowitz.
"Miriam Karlin, OBE, was a British actress born on June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She died on June 3, 2011, in St John's Wood

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[1] Miriam Karlin, OBE. Birthday: June 23, 1925. Death: June 3, 2011 (85 years old). Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, UK. Known credits: 42.
[2] Born June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. Known for: Children of Men (2006), A Clockwork Orange (1971), and So Haunt Me (1992). Died June 3, 2011, in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.
[3] Miriam Karlin, OBE (23 June 1925 – 3 June 2011) was a British actress.
[4] Died of cancer aged 85. Famous in the early 1960s as Paddy, the militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in the BBC...
[5] Starred with Sid James in East End, West End by Wolf Mankowitz.
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Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Miriam Karlin, OBE, was a British actress born on June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She became famous in the early 1960s for her role as Paddy, a militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in a BBC production. During her career, she starred alongside Sid James in East End, West End by Wolf Mankowitz.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Later Life.
Karlin's film and television credits include appearances in A Clockwork Orange (1971), So Haunt Me (1992), and Children of Men (2006). She is credited with 42 known credits. Karlin died of cancer on June 3, 2011, at the age of 85 in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.
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Miriam Karlin, OBE, was a British actress born on June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She achieved fame in the early 1960s for her portrayal of Paddy, the militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in a BBC production. During her professional career, she starred with Sid James in the production East End, West End by Wolf Mankowitz.

Karlin is known for her work in various productions, including the film A Clockwork Orange in 1971, the series So Haunt Me in 1992, and the film Children of Men in 2006. Her known credits total 42. Karlin died of cancer on June 3, 2011, at the age of 85 in St John's Wood, London, England, UK.
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"Miriam Karlin, OBE, was a British actress born on June 23, 1925, in Hampstead, London, England, UK. She achieved fame in the early 1960s for her portrayal of Paddy, the militant shop steward of a London clothing firm in a BBC production. During her professional career

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Career timeline

Flashbacks of a Fool
Children of MenEx Memoria
The Man Who Cried
Incognito
So Haunt MeUtz
Jekyll & Hyde
Can I Help You?
The Rag Trade
The Joke
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
PlayhouseMahler
Crown Court
A Clockwork Orange
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Just Like a Woman
Thirty-Minute Theatre
The Wednesday PlayThe Bargee
Ladies Who DoHeavens Above!The Small World of Sammy Lee
The Phantom of the OperaI Thank a Fool
On the FiddleWatch It, Sailor!The Fourth SquareThe Bing Crosby ShowHand in Hand
The MillionairessThe EntertainerCrossroads to Crime
Room at the TopThe Big Money
A Touch of the Sun
The Woman for JoeFun at St. Fanny'sQuay South
Down Among the Z Men

Full Filmography

41 titles
  • Flashbacks of a Fool (2008) as Mrs. Rogers
  • Children of Men (2006) as Caged German Grandmother
  • Ex Memoria (2006) as Gertrude, German Resident
  • The Man Who Cried (2000) as Madame Goldstein
  • Incognito (1997) as Marina
  • So Haunt Me (1992)
  • Utz (1992) as Grandmother
  • Jekyll & Hyde (1990) as Mrs. Hackett
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  • Can I Help You? (1981)
  • The Rag Trade (1977)
  • The Joke (1976) as Friedel
  • Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done (1975) as Little Buttercup / Utopian Maiden (voice)
  • Playhouse (1974) as Friedel
  • Mahler (1974) as Aunt Rosa
  • Crown Court (1972)
  • A Clockwork Orange (1971) as Catlady
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as The Queen
  • Just Like a Woman (1967) as Ellen Newman
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Marcella Vankuchen
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Manicurist
  • The Bargee (1964) as Nellie Marsh
  • Ladies Who Do (1963) as Mrs. Higgins
  • Heavens Above! (1963) as Winnie Smith
  • The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963) as Milly
  • The Phantom of the Opera (1962) as Charwoman
  • I Thank a Fool (1962) as Woman in the Black Maria
  • On the Fiddle (1961) as Waaf Sergeant
  • Watch It, Sailor! (1961) as Mrs. Lack
  • The Fourth Square (1961) as Josette
  • The Bing Crosby Show (1961) as Self
  • Hand in Hand (1961) as Mrs. Mathias
  • The Millionairess (1960) as Mrs. Joe
  • The Entertainer (1960) as Renée Baxter
  • Crossroads to Crime (1960) as Connie Williams
  • Room at the Top (1958) as Gertrude (uncredited)
  • The Big Money (1958) as Lady in Nightclub
  • A Touch of the Sun (1956) as Alice Cann
  • The Woman for Joe (1955) as Gladys
  • Fun at St. Fanny's (1955) as 'The Private Eye'
  • Quay South (1955) as Hilda Thwaite
  • Down Among the Z Men (1952) as Woman in Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Miriam Karlin best known for?

Miriam Karlin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Chronicles of Narnia (1988), Children of Men (2006), Incognito (1997), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

When and where was Miriam Karlin born?

Miriam Karlin was born on June 23, 1925 in Hampstead, London, England, UK. They passed away on June 3, 2011.

How many credits does Miriam Karlin have?

Miriam Karlin has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2008.

What is Miriam Karlin's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Miriam Karlin (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No preamble. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Miriam Karlin, OBE. Born:...

Miriam Karlin by the numbers

41credits
34films
7TV series
1952–2008active years

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