Aileen Lewis

Aileen Lewis

Deceased · Born: Apr 9, 1914 · Died: Feb 12, 2014

Personal Details

BornApr 9, 1914 Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland

Biography

Aileen Mary Halsey, a British actress born on April 9, 1914, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, would later become a ubiquitous presence on the big screen, earning the nickname "the Duchess" due to her regal bearing.

Her acting career, which spanned multiple decades, began in the late 1940s with uncredited minor roles in films. As the 1950s dawned, Lewis's prolific output became a hallmark of her profession, with her appearing in a wide range of roles, often playing elegant characters in evening gowns, parties, ballrooms, concerts, and ballets.

Her trademark aristocratic manner made her a natural fit for upper-class ladies, and she frequently found herself cast alongside British royalty or as patrons in upscale settings such as casinos, nightclubs, and restaurants. Her husband, Lewis Alexander, was also a background player who occasionally shared the screen with her.

Aileen Lewis passed away at the age of 99 on February 12, 2014, in Felpham, West Sussex, England.

Career

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1984
Top Secret!
Top Secret! as Ballet Audience (uncredited)
{"id":80886,"title":"S.O.S. Titanic","year":"1980","character":"First Class Passenger on Deck (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sos-titanic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80886.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
S.O.S. Titanic
S.O.S. Titanic as First Class Passenger on Deck (uncredited)
{"id":33898,"title":"The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella","year":"1976","character":"Noblewoman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-slipper-and-the-rose-the-story-of-cinderella","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3n6i80kuh48g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3n6i80kuh48g.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":186115,"title":"Thriller","year":"1975","character":"Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thriller-1975-10","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186115.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Thriller
Thriller as Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":13442,"title":"Carry on Girls","year":"1973","character":"Town Councillor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71i9satta3c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/71i9satta3c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Carry on Girls
Carry on Girls as Town Councillor (uncredited)
{"id":22686,"title":"Sunday Bloody Sunday","year":"1971","character":"Woman under Umbrella (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunday-bloody-sunday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22686.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday as Woman under Umbrella (uncredited)
{"id":22780,"title":"There's a Girl in My Soup","year":"1970","character":"Wedding Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theres-a-girl-in-my-soup","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22780.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
There's a Girl in My Soup
There's a Girl in My Soup as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
{"id":24230,"title":"Carry on Again Doctor","year":"1969","character":"Lady Dancing at Party (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-again-doctor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sbdjmbce9q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sbdjmbce9q0.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Carry on Again Doctor
Carry on Again Doctor as Lady Dancing at Party (uncredited)
{"id":11920,"title":"Anne of the Thousand Days","year":"1969","character":"Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anne-of-the-thousand-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11920.jpg"},"released":1}
Anne of the Thousand Days
Anne of the Thousand Days as Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
{"id":51375,"title":"The Battle of Britain","year":"1969","character":"Woman in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-battle-of-britain-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1urjk48li1j8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1urjk48li1j8.jpg"},"released":1}
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Woman in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited)
{"id":87664,"title":"Carnaby, M.D.","year":"1966","character":"Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carnaby-md","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87664.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87664.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Carnaby, M.D.
Carnaby, M.D. as Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":65464,"title":"That Riviera Touch","year":"1966","character":"Casino Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-riviera-touch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65464.jpg"},"released":1}
That Riviera Touch
That Riviera Touch as Casino Patron (uncredited)
{"id":65387,"title":"Life at the Top","year":"1965","character":"Sherry Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-at-the-top","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65387.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65387.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Life at the Top
Life at the Top as Sherry Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":23983,"title":"The Skull","year":"1965","character":"Auction Attendee (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-skull","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5r945pojiiu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5r945pojiiu0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Skull
The Skull as Auction Attendee (uncredited)
{"id":87800,"title":"The Servant","year":"1963","character":"Restaurant Diner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-servant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqi6to9s9a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqi6to9s9a0.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
The Servant
The Servant as Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
{"id":82188,"title":"Nurse on Wheels","year":"1963","character":"Lady in Pub (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nurse-on-wheels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82188.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82188.jpg"},"released":1}
Nurse on Wheels
Nurse on Wheels as Lady in Pub (uncredited)
{"id":65196,"title":"The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner","year":"1962","character":"Sports Day Spectator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-runner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/hrtb9hsr4f80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/hrtb9hsr4f80.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as Sports Day Spectator (uncredited)
{"id":65963,"title":"Go to Blazes","year":"1962","character":"Lady at the fashion show","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/go-to-blazes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65963.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65963.jpg"},"released":1}
Go to Blazes
Go to Blazes as Lady at the fashion show
{"id":173678,"title":"The Third Alibi","year":"1961","character":"Sheila (Party Guest) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-third-alibi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173678.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Third Alibi
The Third Alibi as Sheila (Party Guest) (uncredited)
{"id":30528,"title":"The Day the Earth Caught Fire","year":"1961","character":"Demonstrator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-day-the-earth-caught-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30528.jpg"},"released":1}
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
The Day the Earth Caught Fire as Demonstrator (uncredited)
{"id":173760,"title":"Jazz Boat","year":"1960","character":"Jewellery Shop Customer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jazz-boat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173760.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Jazz Boat
Jazz Boat as Jewellery Shop Customer
{"id":66401,"title":"Man Accused","year":"1959","character":"Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-accused","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66401.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66401.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Man Accused
Man Accused as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":30496,"title":"I'm All Right Jack","year":"1959","character":"Reporter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/im-all-right-jack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30496.jpg"},"released":1}
I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack as Reporter (uncredited)
{"id":82346,"title":"Strictly Confidential","year":"1959","character":"Bar Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strictly-confidential","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82346.jpg"},"released":1}
Strictly Confidential
Strictly Confidential as Bar Patron (uncredited)
{"id":66655,"title":"Moment of Indiscretion","year":"1958","character":"Onlooker at Apartment Block (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moment-of-indiscretion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66655.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Moment of Indiscretion
Moment of Indiscretion as Onlooker at Apartment Block (uncredited)
{"id":66642,"title":"Prescription for Murder","year":"1958","character":"Guest at Hunt Ball (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prescription-for-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66642.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66642.jpg"},"released":1}
Prescription for Murder
Prescription for Murder as Guest at Hunt Ball (uncredited)
{"id":66371,"title":"The Key","year":"1958","character":"Woman With Baby in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-key","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66371.jpg"},"released":1}
The Key
The Key as Woman With Baby in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited)
{"id":82406,"title":"The Prince and the Showgirl","year":"1957","character":"Dignitary (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prince-and-the-showgirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82406.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Prince and the Showgirl
The Prince and the Showgirl as Dignitary (Uncredited)
{"id":66859,"title":"The End of the Line","year":"1957","character":"Golden Bowl Club Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-end-of-the-line-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66859.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66859.jpg"},"released":1}
The End of the Line
The End of the Line as Golden Bowl Club Patron (uncredited)
{"id":66702,"title":"Pickup Alley","year":"1957","character":"Airline Passenger at Customs (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pickup-alley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66702.jpg"},"released":1}
Pickup Alley
Pickup Alley as Airline Passenger at Customs (uncredited)
{"id":67134,"title":"Cast a Dark Shadow","year":"1955","character":"Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cast-a-dark-shadow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67134.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67134.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Cast a Dark Shadow
Cast a Dark Shadow as Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
{"id":174238,"title":"Radio Cab Murder","year":"1954","character":"Barmaid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/radio-cab-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174238.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174238.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Radio Cab Murder
Radio Cab Murder as Barmaid (uncredited)
{"id":94933,"title":"The Blue Parrot","year":"1953","character":"Blue Parrot Club Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blue-parrot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94933.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94933.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Blue Parrot
The Blue Parrot as Blue Parrot Club Patron (uncredited)
{"id":82663,"title":"Black Orchid","year":"1953","character":"Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-orchid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82663.jpg"},"released":1}
Black Orchid
Black Orchid as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":67714,"title":"Murder at 3am","year":"1953","character":"Jewel Box Nightclub Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-at-3am","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67714.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder at 3am
Murder at 3am as Jewel Box Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
{"id":67669,"title":"Genevieve","year":"1953","character":"Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/genevieve","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67669.jpg"},"released":1}
Genevieve
Genevieve as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
{"id":67794,"title":"The Gambler and the Lady","year":"1952","character":"Jack of Spades Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gambler-and-the-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67794.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67794.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Gambler and the Lady
The Gambler and the Lady as Jack of Spades Patron (uncredited)
{"id":68290,"title":"Happy Go Lovely","year":"1951","character":"Restaurant Diner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-go-lovely","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68290.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Happy Go Lovely
Happy Go Lovely as Restaurant Diner (uncredited)