Georgina Cookson was an American actress best known for her roles in The Naked Truth, The Prisoner, and Catacombs.
Personal and Family Life
Georgina Cookson was born on December 19, 1918, in Mevagissey, Cornwall, England. She was the daughter of racing driver Roger Cookson and journalist Sybil Taylor. Throughout her life, she was married four times, with her last husband being George Payne, whom she married in 1990 until his death in 1992.
Career
Georgina had an extensive career in theater and television, starting in the 1940s. She was well-known for her performance as Lady India in the Broadway play Ring Around the Moon and appeared in many British television shows as aristocratic characters. One of her notable roles on TV was as Mrs. Butterworth in the series The Prisoner.
Death and Legacy
Georgina Cookson passed away on October 1, 2011, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She left behind a legacy of diverse performances in both film and theatre, influencing many in the industry. Her talent for portraying complex characters made her a memorable figure in British cinema and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Naked Truth | 1957-12-03 | Lady Lucy Mayley |
| Catacombs | 1965-06-09 | Ellen Garth |
| Un estate con sentimento | 1970-08-11 | Mark’s Mother |
| Darling | 1965-08-03 | Carlotta Hale |
| I Didn’t Do It | 1945-08-06 | Willow Thane |
| Woman Hater | 1948-10-13 | Julia |
| Five Golden Hours | 1961-02-01 | Lady Passenger |
| The Picasso Summer | 1969-08-08 | British Woman at Dinner |
| A Question of Adultery | 1958-07-15 | Mrs. Duncan |
| The Treasure of San Teresa | 1959-07-21 | Billie |
| Emma | 1960-02-26 | Mrs. Elton |
| The Prisoner | 1967-09-29 | Mrs. Butterworth / Number Two |
| Ooh La La! | 1968-04-06 | Madame de Pontmele |