Nova Pilbeam
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 15, 1919 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK
- Died
- July 17, 2015
- Active Years
- 1934–1948 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Nova Pilbeam was an English film and stage actress born on November 15, 1919. She gained attention as a child stage actress and went on to appear in several films. Pilbeam played leading roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films of the 1930s, including The Man Who Knew Too Much and Young and Innocent. She also appeared in other notable films such as Tudor Rose and made her last film in 1948. Pilbeam's career spanned multiple decades and included work in both film and television.
Career overview
Nova Pilbeam was an English film and stage actress. She began her acting career as a child stage actress, which led to significant work in her teenage years. Pilbeam's early film career included appearances in Alfred Hitchcock's films, specifically The Man Who Knew Too Much, in which she played a girl who was abducted, and Young and Innocent, in which she had a starring role. She also played the lead role of Lady Jane Grey in Tudor Rose.
Pilbeam's work in film extended beyond her roles in Hitchcock's films. She appeared in an early British television drama in 1939. The same year, David O. Selznick considered her for the lead in a film. Pilbeam's film career continued into the 1940s, with her last film appearing in 1948.
Nova Pilbeam's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including film and stage. Her work in early British television and her appearances in Alfred Hitchcock's films demonstrate her early involvement in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- Counterblast (1948) as Tracy Heart
- The Three Weird Sisters (1948) as Claire Prentiss
- Green Fingers (1947) as Alexandra Baxter
- This Man Is Mine (1946) as Phoebe Ferguson
- Out of Chaos (1944) as Narrator (voice)
- Yellow Canary (1943) as Betty Maitland
- The Next of Kin (1942) as Beppie Leemans
- Banana Ridge (1942) as Cora Pound
- Spring Meeting (1941) as Baby Furze
- Pastor Hall (1940) as Christine Hall
- Cheer Boys Cheer (1939) as Margaret Greenleaf
- Prison Without Bars (1939)
- Young and Innocent (1937) as Erica Burgoyne
- Tudor Rose (1936) as Lady Jane Grey
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Betty Lawrence
- Little Friend (1934) as Felicity Hughes
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nova Pilbeam best known for?
Nova Pilbeam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spring Meeting (1941), Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934).
When and where was Nova Pilbeam born?
Nova Pilbeam was born on November 15, 1919 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK. They passed away on July 17, 2015.
How many credits does Nova Pilbeam have?
Nova Pilbeam has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1948.
What is Nova Pilbeam's background in cinema and television?
Nova Pilbeam was an English film and stage actress born on November 15, 1919. She gained attention as a child stage actress and went on to appear in several films. Pilbeam played leading roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films of the 1930s, including The Man Who Knew Too Much and Young and Innocent. She also appeared in ot...
Nova Pilbeam by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Betty Lawrence — aged about 14
- Spring Meeting (1941) as Baby Furze — aged about 21
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