Joyce Carey

Joyce Carey
Carey as Myrtle in Brief Encounter, 1945
Born
Joyce Lilian Lawrence

(1898-03-30)30 March 1898
Kensington, London, England
Died28 February 1993(1993-02-28) (aged 94)
Westminster, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1916–1988
Parent(s)Gerald Lawrence
Lilian Braithwaite

Joyce Carey, OBE (30 March 1898 – 28 February 1993) was an English actress, best known for her long professional and personal relationship with Noël Coward. Her stage career lasted from 1916 until 1987, and she was performing on television in her 90s. Although never a star, she was a familiar face both on stage and screen. In addition to light comedy, she had a large repertory of Shakespearean roles.