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Edna Doré

Bio: Born Edna Lillian Gorring on May 31, 1921 in Bromely, Kent Edna Doré was an actress, best known for playing the battleaxe Mo Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 to 1990 and for the films Les Misérables (1998), and the Mike Leigh films Another Year, All or Nothing and High Hopes, the latter saw her receive the award for Best Supporting Player at the 1989 European Film Awards. She was married to Alexander Doré
Born: Tue, May 31 1921
Birthplace: Bromley, Kent, England

Death: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Edna Doré is 92 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Edna Doré was
89 in Another Year
as 'Allotment Lady'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of 44 Inch Chest
44 Inch Chest
Edna Doré was
88 in 44 Inch Chest
as 'Archie's Mum'.
Thu, Oct 08 2009
Poster of Skellig
Skellig
Edna Doré was
87 in Skellig
as 'Grace'.
Mon, Apr 27 2009
Poster of Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Edna Doré was
87 in Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
as 'Edna Sutcliffe'.
Wed, Dec 24 2008
Poster of Stuart: A Life Backwards
Stuart: A Life Backwards
Edna Doré was
86 in Stuart: A Life Backwards
as 'Stuart's Gran'.
Sun, Sep 23 2007
Poster of All or Nothing
All or Nothing
Edna Doré was
80 in All or Nothing
as 'Martha'.
Fri, May 17 2002
Poster of Weak at Denise
Weak at Denise
Edna Doré was
80 in Weak at Denise
Thu, May 31 2001
Poster of Goodbye Charlie Bright
Goodbye Charlie Bright
Edna Doré was
79 in Goodbye Charlie Bright
as 'Miss Saville'.
Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of Tube Tales
Tube Tales
Edna Doré was
78 in Tube Tales
as 'Bag Lady (segment "My Father The Liar")'.
Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Edna Doré was
76 in Les Misérables
as 'Old Woman'.
Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Edna Doré was
76 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Mrs. Umney'.
Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Nil by Mouth
Nil by Mouth
Edna Doré was
76 in Nil by Mouth
as 'Kath'.
Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Brazen Hussies
Brazen Hussies
Edna Doré was
75 in Brazen Hussies
as 'Justin's Gran'.
Sat, Nov 30 1996
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
Edna Doré was
71 in Trust Me
as 'Rose'.
Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of Gas and Candles
Gas and Candles
Edna Doré was
70 in Gas and Candles
as 'Betty'.
Thu, Aug 01 1991
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Edna Doré was
67 in High Hopes
as 'Mrs Bender'.
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of King of the Ghetto
King of the Ghetto
Edna Doré was
64 in King of the Ghetto
as 'Mrs Deedes'.
Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of Under the Skin
Under the Skin
Edna Doré was
60 in Under the Skin
as 'Mrs. Clark'.
Tue, Jan 19 1982
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Edna Doré was
59 in Pasmore
as 'Landlady'.
Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of The Wind of Change
The Wind of Change
Edna Doré was
39 in The Wind of Change
Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Lena, O My Lena
Lena, O My Lena
Edna Doré was
39 in Lena, O My Lena
as 'Second Woman'.
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Jungle Street
Jungle Street
Edna Doré was
38 in Jungle Street
as 'Mrs. Collins'.
Thu, Jan 07 1960
Poster of More Deadly than the Male
More Deadly than the Male
Edna Doré was
38 in More Deadly than the Male
as 'Ruth LeFol'.
Mon, Oct 19 1959

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 Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey
Edna Doré was
85+ in Gavin & Stacey
as 'Edna Sutcliffe'.
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Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
Edna Doré was
84+ in Hotel Babylon
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Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of All About George
All About George
Edna Doré was
84+ in All About George
as ', Lily'.
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Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Edna Doré was
83+ in Doctor Who
as 'Maeve'.
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Edna Doré was
83+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
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Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Eyes Down
Eyes Down
Edna Doré was
82+ in Eyes Down
as 'Mary'.
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Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Edna Doré was
79+ in Murder in Mind
as 'Grandmother Kite'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend
Edna Doré was
76+ in Our Mutual Friend
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Mon, Mar 09 1998
Poster of Roger Roger
Roger Roger
Edna Doré was
76+ in Roger Roger
as 'May'.
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Thu, Jan 08 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Edna Doré was
75+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Granny Brightwell'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of No Bananas
No Bananas
Edna Doré was
74+ in No Bananas
as 'Grandma Slater'.
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Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Edna Doré was
71+ in Peak Practice
as 'Maisie Jutson, Maisie Pullen'.
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Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Streets Apart
Streets Apart
Edna Doré was
67+ in Streets Apart
as 'Gran'.
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Mon, Oct 24 1988
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Edna Doré was
66+ in The Play on One
as 'Betty'.
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Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Edna Doré was
65+ in Casualty
as 'Grace Harper, Joan Hughes'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Edna Doré was
64+ in The Mysteries
as 'Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah'.
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Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Edna Doré was
63+ in EastEnders
as 'Mo Butcher'.
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Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Edna Doré was
63+ in The Bill
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Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Tenko
Tenko
Edna Doré was
60+ in Tenko
as 'Edna'.
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Thu, Oct 22 1981
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Edna Doré was
58+ in Terry and June
as 'Gert'.
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Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Outbreak of Murder
Outbreak of Murder
Edna Doré was
41+ in Outbreak of Murder
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Sat, Jul 21 1962