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 |