Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller | |
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Hiller in Sailor of the King (1953) | |
| Born | Wendy Margaret Hiller 15 August 1912 |
| Died | 14 May 2003 (aged 90) Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Resting place | St Mary Churchyard, Radnage, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1935–1993 |
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Dame Wendy Margaret Hiller (15 August 1912 – 14 May 2003) was an English film and stage actress who enjoyed a varied acting career that spanned nearly 60 years. Writer Joel Hirschorn, in his 1984 compilation Rating the Movie Stars, described her as "a no-nonsense actress who literally took command of the screen whenever she appeared on film". Despite many notable film performances, Hiller chose to remain primarily a stage actress.
Hiller earned the Academy Award nominations for her performances in Pygmalion (1938), Separate Tables (1958), and A Man for All Seasons (1966), winning Best Supporting Actress for Separate Tables. She also was nominated for two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and a Laurence Olivier Award.