Portrait of Billie Whitelaw

Billie Whitelaw

Bio: Billie Honor Whitelaw (6 June 1932 – 21 December 2014) was an English stage and screen actress. She worked in close collaborration with Irish playwright Samuel Beckett for 25 years and wass regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of his works
Born: Mon, Jun 06 1932
Birthplace: Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK

Death: Sun, Dec 21 2014
Billie Whitelaw is 82 years old
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Poster of Notfilm
Notfilm
Billie Whitelaw would have been no older than 82 in Notfilm as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2015
Poster of I, Of Whom I Know Nothing
I, Of Whom I Know Nothing
Billie Whitelaw was 81 in I, Of Whom I Know Nothing
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Billie Whitelaw was 74 in Hot Fuzz as 'Joyce Cooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2007
Poster of The Curse of 'The Omen'
The Curse of 'The Omen'
Billie Whitelaw was 73 in The Curse of 'The Omen' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of The Story of 'Frenzy'
The Story of 'Frenzy'
Billie Whitelaw was 68 in The Story of 'Frenzy' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Quills
Quills
Billie Whitelaw was 68 in Quills as 'Madame LeClerc'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2000
Poster of The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
Billie Whitelaw was 68 in The Last of the Blonde Bombshells as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of The Lost Son
The Lost Son
Billie Whitelaw was 67 in The Lost Son as 'Mrs. Spitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1999
Poster of Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told
Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told
Billie Whitelaw was 63 in Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told as 'interviewee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Billie Whitelaw was 63 in Jane Eyre as 'Grace Poole'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1996
Poster of Deadly Advice
Deadly Advice
Billie Whitelaw was 61 in Deadly Advice as 'Kate Webster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Skallagrigg
Skallagrigg
Billie Whitelaw was 61 in Skallagrigg as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1994
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Billie Whitelaw was 61 in The Entertainer as 'Phoebe Rice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1993
Poster of Freddie as F.R.O.7.
Freddie as F.R.O.7.
Billie Whitelaw was 60 in Freddie as F.R.O.7. as 'Messina (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of The Cloning of Joanna May
The Cloning of Joanna May
Billie Whitelaw was 59 in The Cloning of Joanna May as 'Mavis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1992
Poster of Duel of Hearts
Duel of Hearts
Billie Whitelaw was 59 in Duel of Hearts as 'Dorcas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of A Murder of Quality
A Murder of Quality
Billie Whitelaw was 59 in A Murder of Quality as 'Mad Janie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1991
Poster of Morrissey - Hulmerist
Morrissey - Hulmerist
Billie Whitelaw was 59 in Morrissey - Hulmerist as 'Cast - Everyday is Like Sunday'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1991
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Billie Whitelaw was 58 in Lorna Doone as 'Sarah Ridd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1990
Poster of The Krays
The Krays
Billie Whitelaw was 57 in The Krays as 'Violet Kray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of The Picnic
The Picnic
Billie Whitelaw was 56 in The Picnic as 'Margie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1989
Poster of The Fifteen Streets
The Fifteen Streets
Billie Whitelaw was 56 in The Fifteen Streets as 'Beatrice Llewellyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker
Billie Whitelaw was 56 in The Dressmaker as 'Margo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1988
Poster of Joyriders
Joyriders
Billie Whitelaw was 56 in Joyriders as 'Tammi O'Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1988
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Billie Whitelaw was 55 in The Secret Garden as 'Mrs. Medlock'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987
Poster of Maurice
Maurice
Billie Whitelaw was 55 in Maurice as 'Mrs. Hall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Samuel Beckett: Silence to Silence
Samuel Beckett: Silence to Silence
Billie Whitelaw was 54 in Samuel Beckett: Silence to Silence
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1987
Poster of Shadey
Shadey
Billie Whitelaw was 52 in Shadey as 'Doctor Cloud'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Tangiers
Tangiers
Billie Whitelaw was 52 in Tangiers as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Murder Elite
Murder Elite
Billie Whitelaw was 52 in Murder Elite as 'Margaret Baker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Camille
Camille
Billie Whitelaw was 52 in Camille as 'Prudence Duvorney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1984
Poster of An Audience with Mel Brooks
An Audience with Mel Brooks
Billie Whitelaw was 51 in An Audience with Mel Brooks as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1984
Poster of The Chain
The Chain
Billie Whitelaw was 51 in The Chain as 'Mrs. Andreos'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Slayground
Slayground
Billie Whitelaw was 51 in Slayground as 'Madge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1983
Poster of Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
Billie Whitelaw was 51 in Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' as 'The Actress'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1983
Poster of Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
Billie Whitelaw was 50 in Jamaica Inn as 'Aunt Patience'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of The Dark Crystal
The Dark Crystal
Billie Whitelaw was 50 in The Dark Crystal as 'Aughra (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
Billie Whitelaw was 49 in An Unsuitable Job for a Woman as 'Elizabeth Leaming'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of Last Summer's Child
Last Summer's Child
Billie Whitelaw was 49 in Last Summer's Child as 'Rose Marriott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1981
Poster of Rockaby
Rockaby
Billie Whitelaw was 48 in Rockaby as 'W'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1981
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Billie Whitelaw was 48 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Madame Therese Defarge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1980
Poster of Leopard in the Snow
Leopard in the Snow
Billie Whitelaw was 46 in Leopard in the Snow as 'Isabel James'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1979
Poster of The Water Babies
The Water Babies
Billie Whitelaw was 46 in The Water Babies as 'Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby / Old Crone / Mrs. Tripp / Woman in Black / Water Babies 'Gate Keeper''.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1978
Poster of Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man
Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man
Billie Whitelaw was 45 in Thomas Hardy: A Haunted Man as 'Emma Hardy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1978
Poster of Ghost Trio
Ghost Trio
Billie Whitelaw was 44 in Ghost Trio
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1977
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Billie Whitelaw was 44 in The Omen as 'Mrs. Baylock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1976
Poster of Not I
Not I
Billie Whitelaw was 41 in Not I
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1973
Poster of Night Watch
Night Watch
Billie Whitelaw was 41 in Night Watch as 'Sarah Cooke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Billie Whitelaw was 40 in Follow The Yellow Brick Road as 'Judy Black'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 04 1972
Poster of Frenzy
Frenzy
Billie Whitelaw was 39 in Frenzy as 'Hetty Porter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1972
Poster of Poet Game
Poet Game
Billie Whitelaw was 39 in Poet Game as 'Jeanne Saunders'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1972
Poster of Eagle in a Cage
Eagle in a Cage
Billie Whitelaw was 39 in Eagle in a Cage as 'Madame Bertrand'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of Gumshoe
Gumshoe
Billie Whitelaw was 39 in Gumshoe as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of Brown Skin Gal, Stay Home and Mind Bay-Bee
Brown Skin Gal, Stay Home and Mind Bay-Bee
Billie Whitelaw was 39 in Brown Skin Gal, Stay Home and Mind Bay-Bee as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1971
Poster of Leo the Last
Leo the Last
Billie Whitelaw was 38 in Leo the Last as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1970
Poster of Start the Revolution Without Me
Start the Revolution Without Me
Billie Whitelaw was 37 in Start the Revolution Without Me as 'Queen Marie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of The Adding Machine
The Adding Machine
Billie Whitelaw was 37 in The Adding Machine as 'Daisy Devore'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Twisted Nerve
Twisted Nerve
Billie Whitelaw was 36 in Twisted Nerve as 'Joan Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of Charlie Bubbles
Charlie Bubbles
Billie Whitelaw was 35 in Charlie Bubbles as 'Lottie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1968
Poster of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Billie Whitelaw was 35 in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Gwyn Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1968
Poster of The Comedy Man
The Comedy Man
Billie Whitelaw was 32 in The Comedy Man as 'Judy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
Poster of The Devil's Agent
The Devil's Agent
Billie Whitelaw was 30 in The Devil's Agent as 'Piroska Maslov'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of Mr. Topaze
Mr. Topaze
Billie Whitelaw was 28 in Mr. Topaze as 'Ernestine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of No Love for Johnnie
No Love for Johnnie
Billie Whitelaw was 28 in No Love for Johnnie as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1961
Poster of Payroll
Payroll
Billie Whitelaw was 28 in Payroll as 'Jackie Parker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Lena, O My Lena
Lena, O My Lena
Billie Whitelaw was 28 in Lena, O My Lena as 'Lena'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Make Mine Mink
Make Mine Mink
Billie Whitelaw was 28 in Make Mine Mink as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1960
Poster of Hell Is a City
Hell Is a City
Billie Whitelaw was 27 in Hell Is a City as 'Chloe Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1960
Poster of The Flesh and the Fiends
The Flesh and the Fiends
Billie Whitelaw was 27 in The Flesh and the Fiends as 'Mary Patterson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1960
Poster of Bobbikins
Bobbikins
Billie Whitelaw was 27 in Bobbikins as 'Lydia Simmons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1959
Poster of Breakout
Breakout
Billie Whitelaw was 26 in Breakout as 'Rose Munro'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1959
Poster of Carve Her Name with Pride
Carve Her Name with Pride
Billie Whitelaw was 25 in Carve Her Name with Pride as 'Winnie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of Small Hotel
Small Hotel
Billie Whitelaw was 25 in Small Hotel as 'Caroline Mallet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of Miracle in Soho
Miracle in Soho
Billie Whitelaw was 25 in Miracle in Soho as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957
Poster of Mr. Arkadin
Mr. Arkadin
Billie Whitelaw was 23 in Mr. Arkadin as 'Raina Arkadin (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1955
Poster of Room in the House
Room in the House
Billie Whitelaw was 23 in Room in the House as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1955
Poster of The Sleeping Tiger
The Sleeping Tiger
Billie Whitelaw was 22 in The Sleeping Tiger as 'Receptionist at Pearce & Mann'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1954
Poster of The Fake
The Fake
Billie Whitelaw was 21 in The Fake as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
Billie Whitelaw was 69+ in Judge John Deed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of A Dinner of Herbs
A Dinner of Herbs
Billie Whitelaw was 68+ in A Dinner of Herbs as 'Kate Makepeace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 24 2000
Poster of Shooting the Past
Shooting the Past
Billie Whitelaw was 66+ in Shooting the Past as 'Veronica'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Billie Whitelaw was 65+ in Merlin as 'Ambrosia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 1998
Poster of Born to Run
Born to Run
Billie Whitelaw was 64+ in Born to Run as 'Lili Flitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
Billie Whitelaw was 50+ in Jamaica Inn as 'Aunt Patience'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 1983
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Billie Whitelaw was 49+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Private Schulz
Private Schulz
Billie Whitelaw was 48+ in Private Schulz as 'Bertha Freyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 06 1981
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Billie Whitelaw was 45+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Billie Whitelaw was 45+ in Supernatural
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 1977
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
Billie Whitelaw was 43+ in Space: 1999 as 'Zamara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Napoleon and Love
Napoleon and Love
Billie Whitelaw was 41+ in Napoleon and Love
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 1974
Poster of Wessex Tales
Wessex Tales
Billie Whitelaw was 41+ in Wessex Tales
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Poster of The Sextet
The Sextet
Billie Whitelaw was 40+ in The Sextet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1972
Poster of Stryker of the Yard
Stryker of the Yard
Billie Whitelaw was 29+ in Stryker of the Yard
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1961
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Billie Whitelaw was 19+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Prudence, Mrs. Medlock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951