June Brown

June Brown

Deceased · Born: Feb 16, 1927 · Died: Apr 3, 2022

Personal Details

BornFeb 16, 1927 Needham Market, Suffolk, England, UK
Spouse
  • Robert Arnold

    ( Apr 5, 1958 to Feb 4, 2003 )
  • John Garley

    ( Feb 24, 1950 to May 8, 1957 )
Relatives
  • Hannah Arnold (Grandchild)
  • Katie Arnold (Grandchild)
  • Pheobe Arnold (Grandchild)

Biography

June Muriel Brown OBE, an illustrious and accomplished English actress and author, whose remarkable career has spanned numerous decades, was born on February 16, 1927. Notably, she has earned widespread recognition for her unforgettable and iconic portrayal of the character Dot Cotton on the esteemed BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she held with distinction from 1985 to 1993 and then again from 1997 to 2020.

Throughout the extensive and prestigious trajectory of her remarkable acting career, Emma Brown has garnered an impressive array of esteemed accolades, including the coveted Best Actress award at the Inside Soap Awards in the year 2005, as well as the esteemed Lifetime Achievement award at the British Soap Awards.

Her unwavering commitment to the craft of acting, coupled with her tireless efforts to make a positive impact on various charitable causes, have led to her being appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours, a testament to her dedication to the art of acting and her profound influence on the lives of others.

Her illustrious career has been marked by numerous milestones and achievements, solidifying her position as a respected and accomplished actress in the industry, and her tireless philanthropic efforts have earned her a reputation as a compassionate and caring individual who is deeply committed to giving back to her community.

Gemma Brown, a talented British actress, garnered widespread recognition for her outstanding performance in the esteemed television drama, EastEnders, earning her a prestigious BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Actress in the year 2009. This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone, as Brown became the second performer to receive such a nomination for their work in a soap opera, following in the footsteps of the esteemed Jean Alexander.

Noteworthy in the 2022 New Year Honours, Brown's outstanding contributions to the realm of drama and her unwavering dedication to philanthropic pursuits culminated in her promotion to the esteemed rank of Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a testament to her profound and lasting influence on the world of drama and her unrelenting commitment to charitable endeavors.

Career

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2016
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Ethel & Ernest
Ethel & Ernest as Ernest's Step Mother (voice)
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2003
Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys as Gladys Gladwell
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2000
Gormenghast
Gormenghast as Nannie Slagg
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1997
Hospital!
Hospital! as Cleaner
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Bean
Bean as Delilah
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Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin' as Mrs Jilkes
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1986
EastEnders
EastEnders as Dot Cotton
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1984
Misunderstood
Misunderstood as Mrs. Paley
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Lace
Lace as Mrs. Trelawney
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Minder
Minder as Joany
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1981
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1980
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Nijinsky
Nijinsky as Maria Stepanova
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1979
Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree as Annie Chapman
{"id":81263,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"1977","character":"Mrs. Dilber","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81263.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Mrs. Dilber
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1975
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Mrs. Martin
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1973
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The Death Wheelers
The Death Wheelers as Mrs. Pettibone
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Eleanor
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1972
The Edwardians
The Edwardians as Eliza Bottomley
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Sitting Target
Sitting Target as Lomart's Neighbour
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1971
Play for Today
Play for Today as Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital
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Straw Dogs
Straw Dogs as Mrs. Hebden (uncredited)
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Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday as Woman Patient
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1968
Inadmissible Evidence
Inadmissible Evidence as Watson's Guest
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2017
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2013
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2000