Anna Neagle | |
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 Neagle in 1935 | |
| Born | Florence Marjorie Robertson 20 October 1904 Forest Gate, Essex, England |
| Died | 3 June 1986 (aged 81) West Byfleet, Surrey, England |
| Resting place | City of London Cemetery, Manor Park, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1917–1986 |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Nicholas Hoult (grand-nephew) |
Dame Florence Marjorie Wilcox DBE OStJ (née Robertson; 20 October 1904 – 3 June 1986), known professionally as Anna Neagle, was an English stage and film actress, singer, and dancer.
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She was a successful box-office draw in British cinema for 20 years and was voted the most popular star in Britain in 1949. She was known for providing glamour and sophistication to war-torn London audiences with her lightweight musicals, comedies, and historical dramas. Almost all of her films were produced and directed by Herbert Wilcox, whom she married in 1943.
In her historical dramas, Neagle was renowned for her portrayals of British historical figures, including Nell Gwyn (Nell Gwyn, 1934), Queen Victoria (Victoria the Great, 1937 and Sixty Glorious Years, 1938), Edith Cavell (Nurse Edith Cavell, 1939), and Florence Nightingale (The Lady with a Lamp, 1951).