Hazel Court was an English actress who is best known for The Curse of Frankenstein, The Masque of the Red Death, and Devil Girl from Mars.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 10, 1926, in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Hazel Court developed a passion for acting at a young age. She studied at her local School of Drama, which paved the way for a successful career in film. Court was married to Irish actor Dermot Walsh from 1949 until their divorce in 1963, and together they had one child. Later, she married American actor and director Don Taylor, with whom she had two children before his death in 1998.
Death and Legacy
Hazel Court passed away on April 15, 2008, in Lake Tahoe, California, due to a heart attack. Remembered for her roles in horror films, her striking red hair and deep voice left a lasting impact on generations of moviegoers. Court is often referred to as “The Queen of Scream,” a testament to her significant contributions to the horror genre.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Curse of Frankenstein | 1957-05-20 | Elizabeth |
| Devil Girl from Mars | 1954-05-01 | Ellen Prestwick |
| The Masque of the Red Death | 1964-06-24 | Juliana |
| The Man Who Could Cheat Death | 1959-06-15 | Janine Dubois |
| The Raven | 1963-01-25 | Lenore Craven |
| The Premature Burial | 1962-03-07 | Emily Gault |
| Dear Murderer | 1947-06-23 | Avis Fenton |
| Ghost Ship | 1952-10-01 | Margaret Thornton |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Various characters |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Catherine Hagar |