Beatrice Rowe was a South African actress who is best known for her roles in BBC Sunday-Night Theatre, Love from a Stranger, and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
Personal and Family Life
Beatrice Rowe was born on September 24, 1884, in Cape Town, South Africa. Her family background and early life details are not widely documented. She spent a significant part of her career in the UK, where she became a recognized actress in television and film.
Career
Rowe had a varied career in acting, taking on numerous roles in both television and theater. She appeared in prominent productions, including a notable performance in BBC Sunday-Night Theatre and the play Love from a Stranger.
Death and Legacy
Beatrice Rowe passed away in 1964 in Kensington, London, England, UK. Her contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly her performances in classic television adaptations and films, have earned her a place in the history of early British television.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Private Investigator | Mrs. Eames (1 episode) |
| 1958 | Leave It to Todhunter | Mrs. Greenhill (1 episode) |
| 1958 | Yvette | Marie-Louise (TV Movie) |
| 1958 | The Thompson Family | Lady Belford / Lady Betford (2 episodes) |
| 1957 | The Railway Children | Mrs. Ransome (1 episode) |
| 1952–1954 | BBC Sunday-Night Theatre | Mrs. Fox / Louise / Woman in Black (3 episodes) |
| 1950 | Waterfront Women | Woman Neighbour (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass | Cook (TV Movie) |
| 1948 | Affairs of a Rogue | Fourth Lady in Waiting |
| 1947 | Possession | Hannah (TV Movie) |
| 1947 | Gaslight | Elizabeth (TV Movie) |
| 1939 | Gas Light | Elizabeth (TV Movie) |
| 1938 | Love from a Stranger | Louise Garrard (TV Movie) |