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Rène Ray

Known For
Acting
Born
September 22, 1911 in London, England, UK
Died
August 28, 1993
Active Years
1929–1958 (30 Years)
Total Credits
42 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 22, 1911 Died Aug 28, 1993 London, England, UK 42 credits
42
Total Credits
1929–1958
30 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Rène Ray (born Irene Lilian Creese).
Profession: British stage and screen actress (1930s, 1940s, 1950s), successful novelist, amateur painter.
Birth Date: September 22, 1911.
Birth Place: London, England, UK.
Death Date: August 28, 1993 (age 81).
Known Credits: 42.
Personal Detail: Third wife of the Earl of Midleton.
Rène Ray, born Irene Lilian Creese, was a British stage and screen actress active during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Born in London, England, on September 22, 1911, she is credited with 42 acting roles. In her later life, she was a successful novelist and an amateur painter. She was also the third wife of the Earl of Midleton. Ray passed away on August 28, 1993, at the age of 81.
"Rène Ray, born Irene Lilian Creese, was a British stage and screen actress active during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Born in London, England, on September 22, 1911, she is credited with 42 acting roles. In her later life, she was a successful novelist and an amateur painter. She was also the third wife of the Earl of Midleton. Ray passed away on August

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Career

Career overview

Rène Ray, born Irene Lilian Creese, was a British stage and screen actress active during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. She was born in London, England, United Kingdom, on September 22, 1911. Throughout her career, she accumulated forty-two known acting credits on stage and screen.

In her personal life, she was the third wife of the Earl of Midleton. Following her acting career, she pursued other creative endeavors in later life, becoming a successful novelist and an amateur painter.

Rène Ray passed away at the age of 81 on August 28, 1993.

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Career timeline

The Strange World of Planet X · Novel
The Vicious Circle
The Good Die Young
Women of TwilightWuthering Heights
The Galloping Major
They Made Me a FugitiveIf Winter Comes
Old Bill and Son
A Call for Arms!
The Return of the FrogHousemasterBank HolidayWeddings Are Wonderful
The Green CockatooFarewell AgainThe RatPlease TeacherJennifer Hale
Secret AgentBeloved ImpostorCrime Over LondonHis Lordship
The Passing of the Third Floor BackOnce in a New MoonStreet Song
Tiger BayRolling in Money
The King's CupBorn LuckyExcess BaggageThe Changing Year
Two White ArmsHere's GeorgeWhen London SleepsJohn Smith & Son
Tonight's the Night - Pass It OnDance Pretty LadyKeepers of Youth
Young WoodleyVarsity
High Treason

Full Filmography

42 titles
  • The Strange World of Planet X (1958) Novel
  • The Vicious Circle (1957) as Mrs. Ambler
  • The Good Die Young (1954) as Angela Morgan
  • Women of Twilight (1953) as Vivianne Bruce
  • Wuthering Heights (1953) as Isabella
  • The Galloping Major (1951) as Pam Riley
  • They Made Me a Fugitive (1947) as Cora (as Rene Ray)
  • If Winter Comes (1947) as Sarah 'Low Jinks'
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  • Old Bill and Son (1941) as Sally
  • A Call for Arms! (1940) as Joan
  • The Return of the Frog (1938) as Lela Oaks
  • Housemaster (1938) as Chris Faringdon
  • Bank Holiday (1938) as Doreen Richards
  • Weddings Are Wonderful (1938) as Betty Leadbetter
  • The Green Cockatoo (1937) as Eileen
  • Farewell Again (1937) as Elsie Wainwright
  • The Rat (1937) as Odile Verdier
  • Please Teacher (1937) as Ann Trent
  • Jennifer Hale (1937) as Jennifer Hale
  • Secret Agent (1936) as Maid (uncredited)
  • Beloved Impostor (1936) as Mary
  • Crime Over London (1936) as Joan
  • His Lordship (1936) as Vera
  • The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935) as Stasia
  • Once in a New Moon (1935) as Stella Drake
  • Street Song (1935) as Lucy
  • Tiger Bay (1934) as Letty
  • Rolling in Money (1934) as Eliza Dibbs
  • The King's Cup (1933) as Peggy
  • Born Lucky (1933) as Mops
  • Excess Baggage (1933) as Angela Murgatroyd
  • The Changing Year (1933) as The Girl
  • Two White Arms (1932) as Trixie
  • Here's George (1932) as Telephonist
  • When London Sleeps (1932) as Mary
  • John Smith & Son (1932) as Mrs. Smith
  • Tonight's the Night - Pass It On (1931) as Rose Smithers
  • Dance Pretty Lady (1931) as Elsie
  • Keepers of Youth (1931) as Kitty Williams
  • Young Woodley (1930) as Kitty
  • Varsity (1930) as Iris
  • High Treason (1929)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Rène Ray best known for?

Rène Ray is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Vicious Circle (1957), The Good Die Young (1954), Women of Twilight (1953), The Galloping Major (1951).

When and where was Rène Ray born?

Rène Ray was born on September 22, 1911 in London, England, UK. They passed away on August 28, 1993.

How many credits does Rène Ray have?

Rène Ray has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1958.

What is Rène Ray's background in cinema and television?

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42credits
42films
0TV series
1929–1958active years

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