Benita Hume was a British actress best known for her roles in films such as “The Gay Deception,” “Looking Forward,” and “Lord Camber’s Ladies.” She had a successful career in acting, starting from the stage in London and transitioning to cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Benita Hume was born on October 14, 1906, in London, England. She was married three times: first to Eric Otto Siepmann, then to actor Ronald Colman, with whom she had a daughter named Juliet, born in 1944. After Colman’s death, she married actor George Sanders in 1959, and they remained together until her passing.
Career
Hume began acting at the age of seventeen and appeared in numerous films in the 1930s. Despite showing great talent, including her work alongside Cary Grant, she never achieved the star status she reached in England. After marrying Ronald Colman, she focused on her role as a socialite but returned to acting on occasion, notably in the radio show “The Halls of Ivy.”
Death and Legacy
Benita Hume passed away on November 1, 1967, in Egerton, England, due to bone cancer. She is remembered for her contributions to film and radio during the early 20th century and for her powerful presence on screen.