Diana King

Diana King was an English actress who is best known for her roles in Pride and Prejudice (1967), The Scarf (1959), and Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982). Born on August 2, 1918, in Buckinghamshire, England, she had a career spanning several decades and was married to John Harvey.

Personal and Family Life

Diana King was born as Diana Jane King in Buckinghamshire. She was married to John Harvey from 1940 until his death on July 19, 1982. Throughout her life, she enjoyed a passion for acting that drew her into various roles on stage and screen.

Death and Legacy

Diana King passed away on July 31, 1986, in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, England, due to cancer. Her contributions to film and television are remembered by fans and continue to be appreciated for their depth and emotion.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
They Came from Beyond Space 1967-05-01 Mrs. Trethowan
The Shillingbury Blowers 1980-01-06 Mrs Simpkins
Spellbound 1941-05-10 Amy Nugent
The Wildcats of St. Trinian’s 1980-09-10 Miss Mactavish
The Fox Trot 1971-04-29 Maisie
The Man Who Wouldn’t Talk 1958-01-21 (uncredited)
Some Will, Some Won’t 1970-04-01 Mrs Craik
Pink Floyd: The Wall 1982-07-14 Wedding Witness
Offbeat 1961-01-01 Maggie Dawson
The Man in Grey 1943-08-06 Jane Seymour (uncredited)
Be My Guest 1965-04-01 Margaret
Office Party 1971-08-17 Audrey
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective 1981-01-04 Mrs. Fennell
Exploits at West Poley 1985-01-01 Old Woman
The Cupboard 1960-12-11 Milly
Fanatic 1965-03-21 Shopper
Love Song 1985-04-06 Deirdre Walters
Meriel the Ghost Girl 1976-09-28 Mrs. Livingston
Come Back Mrs. Noah 1977-12-13
Fawlty Towers 1975-09-19 Mrs. Rachel Lloyd
Ace of Wands 1970-07-29
You’re Only Young Twice 1977-09-06
My Wife Next Door 1972-09-19
Shillingbury Tales 1980-01-06
Are You Being Served? 1972-09-08
The Ghosts of Motley Hall 1976-04-28
The Avengers 1961-01-07
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width 1967-02-18
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense 1984-09-05
Sherlock Holmes 1964-05-17
Playhouse 1974-03-13
George and Mildred 1976-09-06 Margaret
Please Sir! 1968-11-08 Mrs. Grey
Tales of the Unexpected 1979-03-24 Ruth
Rising Damp 1974-09-02 Mrs Armitage
Hancock’s Half Hour 1956-07-06
Terry and June 1979-10-24 Melinda
Cuffy 1983-03-13 Mrs. Simpkins