Freda Jackson was an English actress best known for her performances in ‘No Room at the Inn’, ‘Great Expectations’, and ‘Brides of Dracula’. Born on December 29, 1907, in Nottingham, she made a significant impact in theatre and film throughout her career.
Personal and Family Life
Freda Jackson was married to artist Henry Bird in 1937, and together they had one child. She began her journey in the arts after studying at High Pavement School, later transitioning from a schoolteacher to acting at the Royal College of Art in London. This change set her on a path to a successful career in acting.
Career
Starting her professional career on stage in 1934, Freda made her West End debut in 1936. She joined the prestigious Old Vic company in 1938 and featured in numerous classic plays and films, including significant roles in Shakespearean plays. Over her career, she performed in around sixty-two major stage roles and made appearances in twenty-six films, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Freda Jackson passed away on October 20, 1990, in Northampton, England. Her contributions to theatre and film left a lasting legacy that is remembered by fans of classic British cinema and theater. She continues to be celebrated for her impressive body of work and dedication to her craft.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Clash of the Titans | 1981-06-12 | A Stygian Witch |
| A Tale of Two Cities | 1958-02-07 | Vengeance |
| Tom Jones | 1963-08-24 | Mrs. Seagrim |
| The Brides of Dracula | 1960-07-07 | Greta |
| The Shadow of the Cat | 1961-05-01 | Clara, the Maid |
| Die, Monster, Die! | 1965-10-26 | Letitia Witley |
| Great Expectations | 1946-12-26 | Mrs. Joe |
| The Valley of Gwangi | 1969-07-24 | Tia Zorina |
| The Good Die Young | 1954-03-02 | Mrs. Freeman |
| Beware of Pity | 1946-07-22 | Gypsy |
| Women of Twilight | 1953-01-16 | Mrs. Helen ‘Nelly’ Alistair |
| The Crowded Day | 1954-10-01 | Mrs. Morgan |
| Attempt to Kill | 1961-08-01 | Mrs. Weyman |
| She Fell Among Thieves | 1978-03-01 | Lafone |
| A Canterbury Tale | 1944-08-21 | Prudence Honeywood |
| No Room at the Inn | 1948-11-22 | Mrs. Voray |
| The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fifth with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France | 1944-11-24 | Mistress Quickly |
| Flesh and Blood | 1951-03-06 | Mrs. Hannah |
| Boy With a Flute | 1964-01-01 | Anne Winters |
| The Last Man to Hang | 1956-08-01 | Mrs. Tucker |
| West 11 | 1963-10-08 | Mrs. Hartley |
| Mr. Denning Drives North | 1951-12-18 | Ma Smith |
| The Third Secret | 1964-02-02 | Mrs Bales |
| The Flesh Is Weak | 1957-08-06 | Trixie |
| Serjeant Musgrave’s Dance | 1961-10-24 | Mrs Hitchcock |
| The Jokers | 1967-05-15 | Mrs. Pervis |
| Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | 1991-01-01 | Greta (archive footage) |
| Bhowani Junction | 1956-05-01 | The Sandani |
| Greyfriars Bobby | 1961-07-17 | Caretaker |
| Blake’s 7 | 1978-01-02 | Tara |
| Maigret | 1960-10-31 | Rose Alfonsi |
| BBC2 Play of the Week | 1977-09-21 | Lafone |