Geraldine McEwan

Geraldine McEwan

Deceased · Born: May 9, 1932 · Died: Jan 30, 2015

Personal Details

BornMay 9, 1932 Old Windsor, England, UK
Parents
  • Donald McKeown
  • Nora McKeown

Biography

Geraldine McEwan, a trailblazing English actress of unyielding talent and dedication, embarked upon a storied career that traversed the realms of theatre, television, and film, leaving an indelible and lasting impact on the entertainment industry, a testament to her unwavering passion and commitment to her craft.

Born on February 9, 1925, in Dover, Kent, England, Geraldine McEwan began her acting career in the 1940s, initially performing in various stage productions, gradually transitioning to television and film, where she captivated audiences with her versatility and range.

Throughout her illustrious career, McEwan appeared in a wide range of roles, from the iconic to the unconventional, showcasing her remarkable ability to adapt to diverse characters and genres.

Michael Coveney, a renowned theatre critic, delivered a glowing tribute to the exceptional talent of the individual in question, lavishing praise upon her remarkable abilities by describing her as a truly gifted "great comic stylist". He further extolled her virtues, highlighting her possession of a "syrupy, seductive voice" that effortlessly captivated audiences, and a "forthright, sparkling manner" that shone brightly on stage.

Career

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2011
Abuelas
Abuelas as Abuela
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2008
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death as Miss Thripp (voice) (uncredited)
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2005
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2004
Carrie's War
Carrie's War as Mrs. Dilys Gotobed
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Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Lady Southdown
{"id":11604,"title":"Marple","year":2004,"character":"Miss Marple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/marple","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11604.jpg"},"released":1}
Marple
Marple as Miss Marple
{"id":9423,"title":"Food of Love","year":"2002","character":"Novotna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/food-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9423.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9423.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Food of Love
Food of Love as Novotna
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The Magdalene Sisters
The Magdalene Sisters as Sister Bridget
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Pure
Pure as Nanna
{"id":8925,"title":"Love's Labour's Lost","year":"2000","character":"Holofernia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/loves-labours-lost-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8925.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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Contaminated Man
Contaminated Man as Lilian Rodgers
{"id":7250,"title":"The Love Letter","year":"1999","character":"Miss Scattergoods","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-love-letter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7250.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The Love Letter
The Love Letter as Miss Scattergoods
{"id":8180,"title":"Titus","year":"1999","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/titus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77cgcsnp7ao0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/77cgcsnp7ao0.jpg"},"released":1}
Titus
Titus as Nurse
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Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf as Cassandra
{"id":103835366,"title":"Moses","year":1996,"character":"Miriam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/moses","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835366.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835366.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Moses
Moses as Miriam
{"id":103834301,"title":"Mulberry","year":1992,"character":"Rose Farnaby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mulberry","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/666lsl5c9690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/666lsl5c9690.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Mulberry
Mulberry as Rose Farnaby
{"id":4965,"title":"Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves","year":"1991","character":"Mortianna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/robin-hood-prince-of-thieves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gsugq4vucu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gsugq4vucu0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
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1990
{"id":7082,"title":"Henry V","year":"1989","character":"Alice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/henry-v","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7082.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Henry V
Henry V as Alice
{"id":22793,"title":"Foreign Body","year":"1986","character":"Lady Ammanford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/foreign-body","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22793.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22793.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Foreign Body
Foreign Body as Lady Ammanford
{"id":162770,"title":"BBC2 Playhouse","year":"1982","character":"Maud Caragnani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc2-playhouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162770.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162770.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Maud Caragnani
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{"id":64475,"title":"The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones","year":"1976","character":"Lady Bellaston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bawdy-adventures-of-tom-jones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64475.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64475.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
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{"id":147138,"title":"BBC Play of the Month","year":"1970","character":"Sibyl Railton-Bell \/ Anne Shankland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-play-of-the-month","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_147138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_147138.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month as Sibyl Railton-Bell / Anne Shankland
{"id":166132,"title":"The Dance of Death","year":"1969","character":"Alice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dance-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166132.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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1960
Beware of Children
Beware of Children as Catherine Robinson
{"id":186755,"title":"There Was a Young Lady","year":"1953","character":"Irene","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/there-was-a-young-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186755.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186755.jpg"},"released":1}
1953