Jennifer Hilary was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Five Days One Summer,” “Speed King,” and “Midsomer Murders.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on December 14, 1942, in Frimley, Surrey, England, Jennifer developed a passion for acting at a very young age. By the age of four, while in Cairo, she had already become stage-struck. After returning to England, she attended the Elmhurst Ballet School and later the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts at the age of 16, laying the groundwork for her future in the performing arts.
Career
Jennifer started her career in regional repertory theatres in Liverpool and Birmingham, and soon made her way to Broadway. She debuted in London’s West End in a production of Anouilh’s ‘The Rehearsal’ and went on to perform in numerous stage productions, including ‘Wings of a Dove,’ ‘A Scent of Flowers,’ and ‘A Month in the Country.’ Her versatility allowed her to take on a variety of roles in both films and television.
Death and Legacy
Jennifer Hilary passed away on August 6, 2008, in London, England, due to cancer. Her contributions to theatre, film, and television continue to be remembered by her peers and fans alike. Though her life was cut short, her work in the arts left a lasting impression.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Five Days One Summer | 1982-11-12 | Sarah Meredith |
| Speed King | 1979-12-19 | Dorothy Campbell |
| Alphabetical Order | 1978-01-02 | |
| The Heroes of Telemark | 1965-11-12 | Sigrid |
| ffolkes | 1980-02-18 | Sarah |
| Danielle Steel’s Zoya | 1997-07-26 | Tsarina |
| The Idol | 1966-02-01 | Sarah |
| Becket | 1964-03-11 | Peasant’s Daughter |
| Slipstream | 1989-06-22 | Girl’s Mother |
| One Brief Summer | 1970-05-10 | |
| The Heroes of Telemark: Location report from Norway | 2003-10-31 | |
| Charades | 1977-12-13 | Davina / Lady Caroline |
| The Adventures of Frank: Everybody’s Fiddling Something | 1980-11-04 | Mrs. Champing |
| The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice | 1980-11-11 | Mrs. Champing |
| Miss A and Miss M | 1983-09-11 | Miss Martin |
| Journey Into Darkness | 1968-01-01 | Anne Prentiss |
| Jason King | 1971-09-15 | |
| Midsomer Murders | 1997-03-23 | Sarah Fitzroy |
| Department S | 1969-09-09 | Comtesse de Noverre |
| The Gentle Touch | 1980-04-11 | |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Wendy |
| Double First | 1988-09-06 | |
| The Hello Goodbye Man | 1984-01-05 | |
| Pie in the Sky | 1994-03-13 | Anne Hopkinson |
| Play for Today | 1970-10-15 | Davina / Lady Caroline |