Jane Hylton was a British actress who is best known for her roles in films such as “Passport to Pimlico,” “My Brother’s Keeper,” and “Here Come the Huggetts.” Born on July 16, 1927, in London, England, she made a significant impact during her career, particularly in “B” features.
Personal and Family Life
Jane Hylton, whose birth name was Audrey Gwendolene Clark, was married twice. Her first husband was producer Euan Lloyd, with whom she had one child, Rosalind Lloyd. After their divorce, she married actor Peter Dyneley, remaining with him until his death in 1977.
Career Highlights
Hylton studied at Clarks College for a commercial career but switched to acting and trained at RADA. She made her film debut in 1946 in “The Years Between” and returned to acting after becoming a mother, performing in films such as “Burnt Evidence” in 1954. She became well-known for portraying resilient female characters in her films.
Death and Legacy
Jane Hylton passed away on February 28, 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland, due to a heart attack. Her contributions to British cinema, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, left a lasting impression that continues to be recognized by film enthusiasts today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Passport to Pimlico | 1949-10-26 | Molly |
| Circus of Horrors | 1960-04-01 | Angela |
| It Always Rains on Sunday | 1947-11-28 | Bessie Hyams, Morrie’s Sister |
| Dear Murderer | 1947-06-23 | Rita |
| The Manster | 1959-07-01 | Linda Stanford |
| My Brother’s Keeper | 1948-08-19 | Nora Lawrence |
| The Upturned Glass | 1947-06-17 | Miss Marsh |
| House of Mystery | 1961-01-01 | Stella Lemming |
| Burnt Evidence | 1954-07-05 | Diana Taylor |
| The Weak and the Wicked | 1954-02-02 | Babs Peters |
| Dance Hall | 1950-06-08 | Mary |
| Here Come the Huggetts | 1948-12-02 | Jane Huggett |
| It Started in Paradise | 1952-10-28 | Martha Watkins |
| Holiday Camp | 1947-08-05 | Receptionist |
| Night Train for Inverness | 1960-01-01 | Marion |
| You Pay Your Money | 1957-02-13 | Mrs. Delgado |
| Tall Headlines | 1952-04-15 | Frankie Rackham |
| Devil’s Bait | 1959-12-01 | Ellen Frisby |
| Daybreak | 1948-05-18 | Doris |
| Violent Moment | 1959-03-01 | Daisy Hacker |
| Deadly Record | 1959-06-01 | Ann Garfield |
| The Quiet Woman | 1951-03-01 | Jane Foster |
| The Wild Geese | 1978-06-28 | Mrs Marjorie Young |
| Good-Time Girl | 1948-04-28 | Doris |
| When The Bough Breaks | 1947-11-19 | Maid |
| A Story to Frighten the Children | 1976-02-03 | Madelaine McLain |
| The Years Between | 1946-07-08 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Out of True | 1951-01-01 | Molly Slade |
| Secret Venture | 1955-11-10 | Joan Butler |
| Ett kungligt äventyr | 1956-01-02 | |
| The Adventures of Sir Lancelot | 1956-09-15 | Queen Guinevere |
| Interpol Calling | 1959-09-13 | Suzy |