Lally Bowers was an English actress known for her roles in film, television, and theater. She was born on January 21, 1917, in Oldham, Lancashire, and is best remembered for her performances in productions such as ‘Dinner With the Family’, ‘The Killing of Sister George’, and ‘The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B’.
Personal and Family Life
Lally Bowers, whose birth name was Kathleen Bowers, received her education at Hulme Grammar School in Oldham. Before becoming a professional actress, she worked as a secretary and later transitioned to acting by understudying at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Career
Throughout her career, Lally appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television series, performing in various renowned theaters across England including Manchester, Sheffield, and the Bristol Old Vic. She made her London debut in 1944 and achieved several successes in the West End, demonstrating her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Lally Bowers passed away on July 18, 1984, in London, England. Her extensive body of work leaves a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry, showcasing her talent and dedication to her craft throughout her life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Slipper and the Rose | 1976-03-25 | Queen |
| The Chalk Garden | 1964-04-02 | Anna |
| Our Miss Fred | 1972-12-14 | Miss Flodden |
| Dracula A.D. 1972 | 1972-06-26 | Matron |
| If There Weren’t Any Blacks You’d Have to Invent Them | 1968-08-03 | |
| Mr. Axelford’s Angel | 1974-06-05 | Miss Ellis |
| I Start Counting | 1970-10-27 | Aunt Rene |
| Screamtime | 1983-01-01 | Mrs. Kingsley, Tony’s Mother |
| We Joined the Navy | 1963-05-17 | Mrs. Dewberry |
| The King’s Breakfast | 1963-01-01 | The Queen |
| Pygmalion | 1973-12-16 | |
| All the Way Up | 1970-06-01 | Mrs Hadfield |
| Dreamhouse | 1981-01-01 | Mrs Kingsley |
| Uncle Silas | 1968-11-04 | Lady Ilbury |
| Going Straight | 1978-02-24 | |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Alicia Hawksworth |
| A Fine Romance | 1981-11-01 | |
| You’re Only Young Twice | 1977-09-06 | |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Mrs. Lavinia Penniman |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | |
| The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes | 1971-09-20 | Lady Faber |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966-01-29 | |
| My Name Is Harry Worth | 1974-04-22 | |
| Thirty-Minute Theatre | 1965-10-07 | |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Miss Elphinstone |
| ITV Play of the Week | 1955-09-27 | Mrs. Gudgeon |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | The Dowager Empress |