Freda Dowie

Freda Dowie

Deceased · Born: Jul 22, 1928 · Died: Aug 10, 2019

Personal Details

BornJul 22, 1928 Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK
Spouse
  • David Thompson

    ( Sep 2, 1970 to Apr 13, 2019 )
  • John Harding Goodrich

    ( Mar 3, 1961 to May 23, 2025 )
  • Lionel Tolson Butterworth

    ( Aug 26, 1952 to May 23, 2025 )

Biography

Freda Dowie, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on July 22, 1928, in the charming city of Carlisle, situated in the picturesque county of Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Freda Dowie garnered recognition for her outstanding performances in a variety of films, including the iconic horror movie "The Omen" released in 1976, the 1979 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "The Old Curiosity Shop", and the critically acclaimed drama "Distant Voices, Still Lives" from 1988.

Freda Dowie's personal life was marked by three marriages, first to David Thompson, followed by her union with John Harding Goodrich, and later with Lionel Tolson Butterworth.

Tragically, Freda Dowie's life came to a close on August 10, 2019, in the peaceful surroundings of Wherstead, a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

Career

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2005
Fragile
Fragile as Old Lady 1
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2000
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1998
Cider with Rosie
Cider with Rosie as Granny Wallon
{"id":8816,"title":"Jude","year":"1996","character":"Elderly Landlady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jude","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8816.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Jude
Jude as Elderly Landlady
{"id":9635,"title":"Our Friends in the North","year":1996,"character":"Florrie Hutchinson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/our-friends-in-the-north","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9635.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9635.jpg"},"released":1}
Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North as Florrie Hutchinson
{"id":24274,"title":"Butterfly Kiss","year":"1995","character":"Elsie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/butterfly-kiss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24274.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":159035,"title":"Thacker","year":"1992","character":"Edith Folland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thacker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159035.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Thacker
Thacker as Edith Folland
{"id":160008,"title":"The Monk","year":"1990","character":"Sister Ursula","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-monk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160008.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160008.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Monk
The Monk as Sister Ursula
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{"id":60688,"title":"Goldeneye","year":"1989","character":"Harley Street Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goldeneye-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60688.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Goldeneye
Goldeneye as Harley Street Doctor
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1989,"character":"Eliza Dunn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Poirot
Poirot as Eliza Dunn
{"id":60434,"title":"Distant Voices, Still Lives","year":"1988","character":"Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/distant-voices-still-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60434.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60434.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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1987
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1979
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1976
The Omen
The Omen as Nun (uncredited)
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1971
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Play for Today
Play for Today as Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
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Play for Today
Play for Today as Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
{"id":166290,"title":"Omnibus","year":"1968","character":"Maid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/omnibus-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166290.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Omnibus
Omnibus as Maid
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1966