Gabrielle Daye was an English actress known for her roles in various films and television shows, including her memorable performance as Beattie Pearson in Coronation Street and Mrs. Pring in Bless Me, Father. She had a long and distinguished career that spanned both stage and screen.
Personal and Family Life
Gabrielle Daye was born on October 2, 1911, in Manchester, England. She attended Notre Dame High School for Girls and later studied drama at the Mordern Gray Academy in Manchester. As a small but spirited individual, she made her professional acting debut in the Manchester Repertory Company.
Career
Daye had a prolific career, appearing in notable stage productions and films. She was a regular performer at the Royal Court Theatre and her performances included key roles in works by renowned directors such as John Schlesinger and Lindsay Anderson. Some of her prominent television roles helped solidify her legacy in British entertainment.
Death and Legacy
Gabrielle Daye passed away on January 5, 2005, in Essex, England. Her contributions to theatre and television have left a lasting impact, remembered for her versatility and talent across various genres.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Square | 1957-01-01 | |
| 10 Rillington Place | 1971-02-10 | Mrs Lynch |
| Sunset Across the Bay | 1975-02-20 | Mam |
| Your Name’s Not God, It’s Edgar | 1968-12-09 | Lilly |
| The Pigeon Fancier | 1971-12-09 | Ethel |
| In Celebration | 1975-03-17 | Mrs. Burnett |
| Song at Twilight | 1973-02-05 | Mrs. Calthrop |
| No Surrender | 1985-09-11 | Winnie |
| Don’t Just Lie There, Say Something! | 1973-10-17 | Elderly Lady |
| The Union | 1981-02-24 | Nellie Cannon |
| When We Are Married | 1951-12-25 | Ruby Birtle |
| The Patricia Neal Story | 1981-12-08 | Mrs. Ingrams |
| Sunday Bloody Sunday | 1971-07-01 | Wife at Hospital |
| Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | 1968-12-17 | Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited) |
| Survivors | 1975-04-16 | Mrs. Hicks |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | Winifred Palmer |
| I Didn’t Know You Cared | 1975-08-27 | |
| Rogues’ Gallery | 1968-01-01 | Bridget |
| Persuasion | 1971-04-18 | Mrs. Rooke |
| Flying Lady | 1987-05-17 | |
| The Expert | 1968-07-05 | Mrs Dowdall |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Mrs. Plenderleith |
| Bless Me Father | 1978-09-24 | Mrs. Pring |