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Virginia McKenna

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dame Virginia Anne McKenna, DBE (born 7 June 1931) is a British stage and screen actress, author, activist, and wildlife campaigner. She is best known for the films A Town Like Alice (1956), Carve Her Name with Pride (1958), Born Free (1966), and Ring of Bright Water (1969), as well as her work with The Born Free Foundation
Born: Sun, Jun 07 1931
Birthplace: London, England, UK
Virginia McKenna is 93 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Wings
Wings
Virginia McKenna was 89 in Wings as 'Dora'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Widow's Walk
Widow's Walk
Virginia McKenna was 88 in Widow's Walk as 'Myrtle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2019
Poster of Ethel & Ernest
Ethel & Ernest
Virginia McKenna was 85 in Ethel & Ernest as 'Lady of the House (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2016
Poster of Golden Years
Golden Years
Virginia McKenna was 84 in Golden Years as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
Virginia McKenna was 82 in Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Leona Calderon
Leona Calderon
Virginia McKenna was 81 in Leona Calderon
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 2013
Poster of Love/Loss
Love/Loss
Virginia McKenna was 78 in Love/Loss as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of The Whistle-Blower
The Whistle-Blower
Virginia McKenna was 69 in The Whistle-Blower as 'Theresa Elliot'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors
Virginia McKenna was 66 in Sliding Doors as 'James' Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1998
Poster of The Scold's Bridle
The Scold's Bridle
Virginia McKenna was 66 in The Scold's Bridle as 'Violet Orloff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Rosamunde Pilcher: September
Rosamunde Pilcher: September
Virginia McKenna was 64 in Rosamunde Pilcher: September as 'Violet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1996
Poster of Staggered
Staggered
Virginia McKenna was 63 in Staggered as 'Flora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1994
Poster of The Lady in Waiting
The Lady in Waiting
Virginia McKenna was 60 in The Lady in Waiting as 'Miss Peach'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Duel of Hearts
Duel of Hearts
Virginia McKenna was 60 in Duel of Hearts as 'Lady Brecon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Have a Nice Night
Have a Nice Night
Virginia McKenna was 58 in Have a Nice Night as 'Jennifer Warrenton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Puccini
Puccini
Virginia McKenna was 52 in Puccini as 'Elvira'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Case of the Frightened Lady
The Case of the Frightened Lady
Virginia McKenna was 51 in The Case of the Frightened Lady as 'Lady Lebanon Amersham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Blood Link
Blood Link
Virginia McKenna was 51 in Blood Link as 'Woman in Ballroom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
Virginia McKenna was 47 in Julius Caesar as 'Portia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 1979
Poster of The Disappearance
The Disappearance
Virginia McKenna was 46 in The Disappearance as 'Catherine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1977
Poster of Holocaust 2000
Holocaust 2000
Virginia McKenna was 46 in Holocaust 2000 as 'Eva Caine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1977
Poster of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Virginia McKenna was 45 in Peter Pan as 'Mrs. Darling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1976
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Virginia McKenna was 45 in Beauty and the Beast as 'Lucy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1976
Poster of The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
Virginia McKenna was 43 in The Gathering Storm as 'Clemmie Churchill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1974
Poster of Swallows and Amazons
Swallows and Amazons
Virginia McKenna was 42 in Swallows and Amazons as 'Mrs. Walker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of The Lion at World's End
The Lion at World's End
Virginia McKenna was 39 in The Lion at World's End
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of Waterloo
Waterloo
Virginia McKenna was 39 in Waterloo as 'Duchess of Richmond'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1970
Poster of Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water
Virginia McKenna was 38 in Ring of Bright Water as 'Mary MacKenzie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of The Lions Are Free
The Lions Are Free
Virginia McKenna was 37 in The Lions Are Free
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1969
Poster of An Elephant Called Slowly
An Elephant Called Slowly
Virginia McKenna was 37 in An Elephant Called Slowly as 'Ginny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Admirable Crichton
The Admirable Crichton
Virginia McKenna was 36 in The Admirable Crichton as 'Lady Mary'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1968
Poster of Born Free
Born Free
Virginia McKenna was 34 in Born Free as 'Joy Adamson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1966
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
Virginia McKenna was 34 in A Passage to India as 'Adela Quested'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1965
Poster of Two Living, One Dead
Two Living, One Dead
Virginia McKenna was 29 in Two Living, One Dead as 'Helen Berger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1961
Poster of The Wreck of the Mary Deare
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
Virginia McKenna was 28 in The Wreck of the Mary Deare as 'Janet Taggart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of Storm Over Jamaica
Storm Over Jamaica
Virginia McKenna was 27 in Storm Over Jamaica as 'Judy Waring'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1958
Poster of Carve Her Name with Pride
Carve Her Name with Pride
Virginia McKenna was 26 in Carve Her Name with Pride as 'Violette Szabo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of The Smallest Show on Earth
The Smallest Show on Earth
Virginia McKenna was 25 in The Smallest Show on Earth as 'Jean Spenser'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1957
Poster of The Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Virginia McKenna was 25 in The Barretts of Wimpole Street as 'Henrietta Barrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1957
Poster of A Town Like Alice
A Town Like Alice
Virginia McKenna was 24 in A Town Like Alice as 'Jean Paget'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of The Ship That Died of Shame
The Ship That Died of Shame
Virginia McKenna was 23 in The Ship That Died of Shame as 'Helen Randall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of Simba
Simba
Virginia McKenna was 23 in Simba as 'Mary Crawford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1955
Poster of The Oracle
The Oracle
Virginia McKenna was 21 in The Oracle as 'Shelagh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1953
Poster of The Cruel Sea
The Cruel Sea
Virginia McKenna was 21 in The Cruel Sea as 'Julie Hallam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1953
Poster of Father's Doing Fine
Father's Doing Fine
Virginia McKenna was 21 in Father's Doing Fine as 'Catherine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1952
Poster of Echoes of Camusfearna
Echoes of Camusfearna
Virginia McKenna will be 93+ in Echoes of Camusfearna as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Virginia McKenna was 73+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Belle Goedler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of After They Were Famous
After They Were Famous
Virginia McKenna was 70+ in After They Were Famous as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Virginia McKenna was 70+ in Richard & Judy as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of Noel's Telly Years
Noel's Telly Years
Virginia McKenna was 64+ in Noel's Telly Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of September
September
Virginia McKenna was 64+ in September as 'Violet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Virginia McKenna was 63+ in Kavanagh Q.C. as 'Alice Aldermarten'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Virginia McKenna was 61+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of The Camomile Lawn
The Camomile Lawn
Virginia McKenna was 60+ in The Camomile Lawn as 'Polly (older)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 05 1992
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Virginia McKenna was 56+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Milborough Lang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Virginia McKenna was 54+ in Lovejoy as 'Harriet Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The First Olympics: Athens 1896
The First Olympics: Athens 1896
Virginia McKenna was 52+ in The First Olympics: Athens 1896 as 'Annabel Flack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Virginia McKenna was 52+ in Natural World as 'Participant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Virginia McKenna was 47+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of The Edwardians
The Edwardians
Virginia McKenna was 41+ in The Edwardians
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
Virginia McKenna was 34+ in Mystery and Imagination
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Virginia McKenna was 34+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Adela Quested'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Virginia McKenna was 31+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Virginia McKenna was 20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lady Mary, Lucy, Mrs. Darling, Clementine Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951