Doreen Lawrence was a British actress best known for her roles in The British Greats (1980), This Is Your Life (1955), and Hollywood Greats (1977). Born on July 13, 1919, in Southampton, Hampshire, England, she had a notable career in film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Doreen was born Doreen Mary Beadle and later married twice. Her first marriage was to Patrick Harry Grantham Atkinson in 1940, but they divorced in 1947. She then married actor Jack Hawkins on October 31, 1947, with whom she had three children. Her marriage to Hawkins lasted until his death in 1973, after which she stepped back from her acting career.
Career Highlights
Doreen had a brief yet notable career in acting. She was known for her performances in several television programs, and she even appeared as an extra in the 1948 film Hamlet. Despite the promising start, she chose to focus on her family life after her marriage to Hawkins.
Death and Legacy
Doreen Lawrence passed away on June 15, 2013, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London, England, due to pneumonia following a stroke. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to film and television, as well as the memory of her family life dedicated to her children and husband.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | 1948-12-10 | Extra (uncredited) |
| The British Greats | 1980 | Unknown |
| This Is Your Life | 1955 | Unknown |
| Hollywood Greats | 1977 | Unknown |