Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Deceased · Born: Oct 30, 1914 · Died: Jul 7, 2013

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1914 Hackney, London, England, UK

Biography

Anna Wing embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of television in the late 1930s, laying the foundation for a illustrious career that would span multiple decades.

As a talented film and stage actress, she went on to appear in numerous television series throughout her illustrious career, showcasing her versatility and range.

Some of her most notable roles included appearances in The Wednesday Play (1964),Anna Karenina (1977),and Z Cars (1962),solidifying her position as a highly respected and experienced actress.

However, it was her iconic portrayal of Lou Beale in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders (1985) that truly cemented her status as a household name.

Throughout her remarkable career, Anna Wing was blessed with a loving family, including her two sons, one of whom, Mark Wing-Davey, followed in her footsteps and became a successful actor.

Tragically, Anna Wing passed away peacefully in her sleep in July 2013, at the ripe age of 98, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

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2007
Son of Rambow
Son of Rambow as Grandma
{"id":267139,"title":"Ex Memoria","year":"2006","character":"Jenny, Chatty Resident","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ex-memoria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_267139.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_267139.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Ex Memoria
Ex Memoria as Jenny, Chatty Resident
{"id":257496,"title":"Roman Road","year":"2004","character":"Lady in Wheelchair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roman-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_257496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_257496.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Roman Road
Roman Road as Lady in Wheelchair
{"id":152469,"title":"Fungus the Bogeyman","year":"2004","character":"Elderly Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fungus-the-bogeyman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152469.jpg"},"released":1}
Fungus the Bogeyman
Fungus the Bogeyman as Elderly Woman
{"id":52201,"title":"Tooth","year":"2004","character":"Ancient Fairy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tooth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52201.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52201.jpg"},"released":1}
Tooth
Tooth as Ancient Fairy
{"id":79299,"title":"Dog Eat Dog","year":"2001","character":"Gran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dog-eat-dog-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79299.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79299.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":154852,"title":"Victoria Wood: With All the Trimmings","year":"2000","character":"Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/victoria-wood-with-all-the-trimmings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154852.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":9920,"title":"EastEnders","year":1986,"character":"Lou Beale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eastenders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9920.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
EastEnders
EastEnders as Lou Beale
{"id":185794,"title":"The Witches and the Grinnygog","year":"1983","character":"Edie Possett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-witches-and-the-grinnygog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185794.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185794.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":162319,"title":"Runners","year":"1983","character":"Old Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/runners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162319.jpg"},"released":1}
Runners
Runners as Old Lady
{"id":63037,"title":"The Ploughman's Lunch","year":"1983","character":"Woman at Poetry Reading","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ploughmans-lunch-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63037.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63037.jpg"},"released":1}
The Ploughman's Lunch
The Ploughman's Lunch as Woman at Poetry Reading
{"id":62203,"title":"Xtro","year":"1982","character":"Mrs. Goodman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/xtro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hod08k7d9p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hod08k7d9p0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Xtro
Xtro as Mrs. Goodman
{"id":63899,"title":"The Godsend","year":"1980","character":"Mrs. Taverner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-godsend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63899.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Godsend
The Godsend as Mrs. Taverner
{"id":163544,"title":"BBC2 Play of the Week","year":"1979","character":"Mrs. Proctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc2-play-of-the-week-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163544.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":63549,"title":"The Haunting of Julia","year":"1978","character":"Rosa Fludd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-haunting-of-julia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63549.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":81140,"title":"The Hound of the Baskervilles","year":"1978","character":"Sausage and Mash Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81140.jpg"},"released":1}
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles as Sausage and Mash Lady
{"id":81277,"title":"Providence","year":"1977","character":"Karen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/providence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81277.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Providence
Providence as Karen
{"id":8625,"title":"Van der Valk","year":1977,"character":"Concierge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/van-der-valk-1972","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg"},"released":1}
Van der Valk
Van der Valk as Concierge
{"id":10344,"title":"The Naked Civil Servant","year":"1975","character":"Old Lady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-naked-civil-servant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10344.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10344.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":86547,"title":"The Wild Little Bunch","year":"1973","character":"Mrs. Booth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-little-bunch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86547.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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A Doll's House
A Doll's House as Anne-Marie
{"id":86676,"title":"A Day Out","year":"1972","character":"Landlady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-day-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86676.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
A Day Out
A Day Out as Landlady
{"id":86680,"title":"The Blood on Satan's Claw","year":"1971","character":"Concerned Villager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blood-on-satans-claw-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5r6jcjcqojf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5r6jcjcqojf0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
The Blood on Satan's Claw
The Blood on Satan's Claw as Concerned Villager
{"id":87180,"title":"Two Gentlemen Sharing","year":"1969","character":"Woman Neighbour","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-gentlemen-sharing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87180.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Two Gentlemen Sharing
Two Gentlemen Sharing as Woman Neighbour
{"id":10376,"title":"Public Eye","year":1969,"character":"Mrs. Flockton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/public-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10376.jpg"},"released":1}
Public Eye
Public Eye as Mrs. Flockton
{"id":166687,"title":"Theatre 625","year":"1967","character":"Mrs Stokes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theatre-625-1967-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166687.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Theatre 625
Theatre 625 as Mrs Stokes
{"id":167085,"title":"The Wednesday Play","year":"1965","character":"At the accident","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wednesday-play-1965-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167085.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167085.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as At the accident
{"id":87892,"title":"Heavens Above!","year":"1963","character":"Housewife (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heavens-above","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87892.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87892.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Heavens Above!
Heavens Above! as Housewife (uncredited)
{"id":17885,"title":"Billy Liar","year":"1963","character":"Mrs. Crabtree (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/billy-liar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17885.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17885.jpg"},"released":1}
Billy Liar
Billy Liar as Mrs. Crabtree (uncredited)
{"id":1255,"title":"A Touch of Cloth","year":2013,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-touch-of-cloth","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/23jpenggf36g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/23jpenggf36g.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":190045,"title":"John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/john-le-mesurier-its-all-been-rather-lovely-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_190045.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_190045.jpg"},"released":1}
2012