Coral Browne was an Australian-American actress who is best known for her roles in The Ruling Class, Theatre of Blood, and An Englishman Abroad. She had a notable career in theatre and film, particularly recognized for her unique comedic style.
Personal and Family Life
Coral Browne was born on July 23, 1913, in Melbourne, Australia. She moved to England at the age of 21, where she quickly made a name for herself in the West End. Browne was married twice; her first husband was actor Philip Pearman, and her second was horror film star Vincent Price. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1987 and was known to have had relationships with several prominent figures, illustrating her complex personal life.
Death and Legacy
Coral Browne passed away on May 29, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, after battling breast cancer. She left a lasting impact on the acting community and is remembered for her contributions to theatre and cinema, as well as her role in bringing poignant narratives to life. Browne’s legacy is encapsulated in her eclectic body of work and her dynamic presence both on and off stage.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Ruling Class | 1972-09-13 | Lady Claire Gurney |
| Theatre of Blood | 1973-03-16 | Chloe Moon |
| Dreamchild | 1985-10-04 | Alice Hargreaves |
| The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone | 1961-12-28 | Meg |
| The Night of the Generals | 1967-01-29 | Eleanore von Seidlitz-Gabler |
| Auntie Mame | 1958-12-04 | Vera Charles |
| American Dreamer | 1984-10-26 | Margaret McMann |
| The Killing of Sister George | 1968-09-01 | Mercy Croft |
| Dr. Crippen | 1963-08-07 | Belle Crippen |
| Tamahine | 1963-07-30 | Mme. Becque |
| Guilty Melody | 1936-07-21 | Cecile |
| Piccadilly Incident | 1946-08-24 | Virginia Pearson |
| The Legend of Lylah Clare | 1968-08-21 | Molly Luther |
| The Amateur Gentleman | 1936-04-26 | Pauline Darville |
| Charley’s Aunt | 1969-11-23 | Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez |
| Let George Do It! | 1940-07-12 | Iris |
| We’re Going to Be Rich | 1938-07-03 | Pearl |
| Sparky’s Magic Piano | 1987-01-01 | |
| An Englishman Abroad | 1983-11-29 | Herself |
| The Importance of Being Earnest | 1974-02-17 | Lady Bracknell |
| Charing Cross Road | 1935-01-01 | Lady Ruston |
| Waltzing Matilda | 1933-12-01 | |
| Beautiful Stranger | 1954-07-13 | Helen |
| Go to Blazes | 1962-04-18 | Colette |
| The Courtneys of Curzon Street | 1947-04-11 | Valerie |
| The Drowning Pool | 1975-07-18 | Olivia |
| Mrs. Warren’s Profession | 1972-10-03 | Mrs. Warren |
| The Nursemaid Who Disappeared | 1939-03-01 | |
| Time Express | 1979-04-26 | |
| Wogan | 1982-05-04 | Self |