Gudrun Ure | |
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Born | Gudrun Henderson Ure 12 March 1926 Milton of Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
Died | 14 May 2024 London, England | (aged 98)
Other names | Ann Gudrun |
Years active | 1951–2010 |
Spouse |
John Ramsay
(m. 1964; died 2008) |
Children | 1 |
Gudrun Henderson Ure (12 March 1926 – 14 May 2024), also known as Ann Gudrun, was a Scottish actress, best known for her portrayal of the title character in the children's television series Super Gran. Ure's career encompassed stage, film, television, and radio, with notable performances including Desdemona in Orson Welles's 1951 stage production of Othello and a role in the 1953 film noir 36 Hours. Her portrayal of the title character in Super Gran, a show that aired from 1985 to 1987, gained international recognition and was exported to sixty countries, winning an International Emmy in 1985.