Eileen Way

Eileen Way was an English actress who is best known for her roles in Doctor Who, The Vikings, and Kidnapped. Born on September 2, 1911, in New Malden, Surrey, she had a long and successful career in film and television before passing away on June 16, 1994.

Personal and Family Life

Eileen Way was married to Felix Warden Brown, a prominent psychiatrist, from 1934 until his death in 1972. The couple had three children together, including one son and two daughters. Eileen was a talented actress who began her career in the theater, showcasing her skills at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts at a young age.

Career Highlights

Eileen Way gained fame for being the first character to die in the iconic TV series Doctor Who, playing Old Mother in its early episodes. She had a distinguished career on stage, moving from Stratford-upon-Avon to London in the 1940s, and worked on several notable productions. She also featured in numerous films and television shows throughout her life, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

Death and Legacy

Eileen Way passed away on June 16, 1994, in Canterbury, Kent, England. Her contributions to film and television, especially her role in Doctor Who, continue to be remembered by fans today. Her diverse body of work reflects her talent and dedication to the craft of acting.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Blood Orange1953-10-10Mme. Fernande
The Stranger Left No Card1952-09-02Secretary
The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel1969-10-01Mrs. Phillips
Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit1979-11-17Karela
They Who Dare1954-02-02Greek Woman
Street of Shadows1953-10-16Mrs. Thoms
Queen of Hearts1989-10-01Mama Sibilla
The Comedy Man1964-09-03Landlady
Arrivederci, Baby!1966-12-28Italian Dressmaker
Macbeth1983-11-05Second Witch
Bad Medicine1985-11-22Sra. Madera, Ramón’s Mother
The Vikings1958-06-11Kitala
Venetian Bird1952-10-01Woman Detective
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child1963-11-23Old Mother
Kidnapped1960-02-24Jennet Clouston
Sakharov1984-06-20Ruf Grigorievna
Daleks’ Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.1966-08-05Old Woman
Naming the Names1987-02-08Finn’s Granny
One Last Chance1990-10-07Aunt Anna
All Passion Spent1986-12-09
Sphinx1981-02-11Aida
Les Misérables1978-12-27Lodger
Monsieur Ripois1954-09-30Miss Wilson
A Sound from the Sea1970-08-17Woman
Sean’s Show1992-04-15
Z-Cars1962-01-02
General Electric Theater1953-02-01Old Maid
The Sentimental Agent1963-09-28Miss Mithras
Man of the World1962-09-29
International Detective1959-12-26Mama Carlucci
The Bill1984-10-16
Century Falls1993-02-17
Inspector Morse1987-01-06Mrs. Papas
One Step Beyond1959-01-20Mrs. Evans
One by One1984-01-29
Sir Francis Drake1961-11-12Pastora
BBC Television Shakespeare1978-12-03
Maigret1960-10-31
Poldark1975-10-05Agatha Poldark
The Detectives1993-01-27Old Lady
The Saint1962-10-04The Maid
Birds of a Feather1989-10-16Irene