Antoinette Cellier was an English actress best known for her roles in Dear Octopus, Pride and Prejudice, and Assassin for Hire. Born on June 23, 1913, in Broadstairs, Kent, England, she had a successful career in both stage and film.
Personal and Family Life
Antoinette Cellier was the daughter of actor Frank Cellier and was related to notable figures in the performing arts; she was the granddaughter of conductor and composer François Cellier and the great-niece of Arthur Sullivan. She trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In 1940, she married Bruce Seton, and the couple remained together until his death in 1969. She also had a half-brother, Peter Cellier, who was an actor as well.
Death and Legacy
Antoinette Cellier passed away on January 18, 1981, in Chelsea, London, England. Her work in films and on stage has left a lasting impression, particularly her portrayal of memorable characters during the 1930s to the 1950s. Her contributions to British cinema and theater continue to be recognized by fans and critics alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | 1943-11-16 | Mrs. Margaret Ellington |
| The End of the River | 1947-12-01 | Conceição |
| The Tenth Man | 1936-08-12 | Catherine Winter |
| Music Hath Charms | 1936-03-02 | Joan |
| The Great Barrier | 1937-01-02 | Mary Moody |
| I Killed the Count | 1939-05-06 | Louise Rogers |
| Ourselves Alone | 1936-04-27 | Maureen Elliott |
| Lucky to Me | 1939-11-08 | Kay Summers |
| Bees in Paradise | 1944-03-20 | The Queen |
| At the Villa Rose | 1940-03-02 | Adele Rossignol |
| Dear Octopus | 1943-09-20 | Hilda |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1938-01-01 | Jane Bennet |
| Death Croons the Blues | 1937-10-01 | Lady Constance Gaye |