Vivian Pickles
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 21, 1931 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1948–1997 (50 Years)
- Total Credits
- 42 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Vivian Pickles (also known as English character actress Vivian Kay Pickles).
Birth Date: 21 October 1931.
Birth Place: London, England, UK.
Nationality/Identity: British actress.
Career Start: Child star; chosen by Mary Field for Saturday morning children's films.
Early Roles: Lead roles in The Adventures of Peter Joe (1945) and Jean's Plan (1946).
Known For: Harold and Maude, Sunday Bloody Sunday (both 1971), and O Lucky Man! (1973).
Education: Le Collège Feminin de Bouffément in Paris (a women's college set up in 1924).
Family: One of three siblings born in London; uncle was Wilfred Pickles, a veteran actor and radio broadcaster.
Credits: 43 known credits.
Vivian Pickles, also known as English character actress Vivian Kay Pickles, is a British actress born on October 21, 1931, in London, England. She began her career as a child star after being selected by Mary Field for Saturday morning children's films, which included lead roles in the serial The Adventures of Peter Joe (1945) and Jean's Plan (1946). Pickles is best known for her roles in Harold and Maude, Sunday Bloody Sunday (both 1971), and O Lucky Man! (1973). She was one of three siblings born in London and was educated at Le Collège
Career overview
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Name: Vivian Pickles (also known as English character actress Vivian Kay Pickles).
Born: 21 October 1931 in London, England, UK.
Early Career: Began as a child star after being chosen by Mary Field for Saturday morning children's films.
Early Roles: Lead roles in the serial The Adventures of Peter Joe (1945) and Jean's Plan (1946).
Known For: Harold and Maude, Sunday Bloody Sunday (both 1971), and O Lucky Man! (1973).
Credits: 43 known credits.
Family: One of three siblings born in London; uncle was Wilfred Pickles (veteran actor and radio broadcaster).
Education: Le Collège Feminin de Bouffément in Paris.
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Vivian Pickles, also known as English character actress Vivian Kay Pickles, was born on 21 October 1931 in London, England. She began her acting career as a child star after being selected by Mary Field for a series of Saturday morning children's films. During this early period, she held lead roles in the serial The Adventures of Peter Joe in 1945 and Jean's Plan in 1946. Pickles was one of three siblings born in London and was educated at Le Collège Feminin de Bouffément, a women's college in Paris established in 1924. Her uncle was the veteran actor and radio broadcaster Wilfred Pickles.
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As a British actress, Pickles has accumulated 43 known credits. She is best recognized for her work in several films from the early 1970s. Her notable roles include appearances in the 1971 films Harold and Maude and Sunday Bloody Sunday. Additionally, she is known for her role in the 1973 film O Lucky Man! Throughout her career, she has been identified as an English character actress.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Agnes Sampson
- Chef (1993) as Mrs. Courtenay
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Aunt Dahlia
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Auntie Sylvie
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Esther
- The Insurance Man (1986) as Lily
- Daylight Robbery (1986) as Esther
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Martha Yellan
- A Pattern of Roses (1983) as Mrs. Ingram
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Martha Yellan
- American Playhouse (1982) as Isobel Sedbusk
- Britannia Hospital (1982) as Matron
- Bergerac (1981) as Anne Granger
- Miss Morison's Ghosts (1981) as Dr. Hadley
- Love in a Cold Climate (1980) as Lady Montdore
- Rebecca (1979) as Beatrice Lacy (née de Winter)
- The Velvet Glove (1977) as Marie Stopes
- Candleshoe (1977) as Grimsworthy
- Come the Revolution (1977) as Beth Bailey
- Churchill's People (1974) as Ingirith
- Affairs of the Heart (1974) as Mrs Churchley
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Good Lady
- Elizabeth R (1971) as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
- Harold and Maude (1971) as Mrs. Chasen
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Mme. Krupskaya
- Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) as Alva Hodson
- Play for Today (1970) as Beth Bailey
- The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens (1970) as Mrs. Dickens
- The Looking Glass War (1970) as Mrs. King
- Hello-Goodbye (1970) as Joycie
- Play Dirty (1969) as German Nurse
- Pride and Prejudice (1967) as Mrs. Bennet
- Sword of Honour (1967) as Virginia
- Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966) as Isadora Duncan
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Virginia Troy
- Six (1964) as Mrs James
- The Diary of a Nobody (1964) as Mrs James
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Avengers (1961)
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Avis
- Harpers West One (1961) as Julie Wheeler
- Wuthering Heights (1948) as Catherine Linton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vivian Pickles best known for?
Vivian Pickles is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Evil Dead (1981), The Last King of Scotland (2006), Jeeves and Wooster (1990), Unforgettable (1996).
When and where was Vivian Pickles born?
Vivian Pickles was born on October 21, 1931 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Vivian Pickles have?
Vivian Pickles has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1997.
What is Vivian Pickles's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Aunt Dahlia — aged about 58
- The Avengers (1961) — aged about 29
- Chef (1993) as Mrs. Courtenay — aged about 61
- Harold and Maude (1971) as Mrs. Chasen — aged about 39
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Agnes Sampson — aged about 65
- Rebecca (1979) as Beatrice Lacy (née de Winter) — aged about 47
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