Margaret Lockwood was an American actress who is best known for The Lady Vanishes, The Wicked Lady, and The Man in Grey.
Personal and Family Life
Margaret Mary Lockwood Day was born on September 15, 1916, in Karachi, which was then part of British India. She grew up in a British colonial family and was educated in London. Margaret trained as an actress at the Italia Conti Drama School and made her stage debut at the young age of 12. She had one child, Julia Lockwood, from her marriage to Rupert Leon, which ended in divorce in 1950.
Career
Lockwood began her film career in 1934 and gained fame with her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes in 1938. She became known for her portrayals of “bad girl” characters in various films during the 1940s. Despite some struggles in the 1950s, she made a successful return to the stage and television, most notably in the series Justice. Over her career, she became a beloved figure in British cinema, known for her strong performances and captivating presence.
Death and Legacy
Margaret Lockwood passed away on July 15, 1990, in Kensington, London, due to cirrhosis of the liver. She is remembered as one of the prominent actresses of her time, with a legacy that includes numerous memorable roles in film and television. Her performances, particularly in Gainsborough’s period dramas, remain celebrated by film enthusiasts and historians.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lady Vanishes | 1938-10-07 | Iris Matilda Henderson |
| Cast a Dark Shadow | 1955-09-20 | Freda Jeffries |
| Doctor Syn | 1937-08-25 | Imogene Clegg |
| The Wicked Lady | 1945-11-15 | Barbara Worth |
| Night Train to Munich | 1940-08-31 | Anna Bomasch |
| A Place of One’s Own | 1945-03-20 | Annette Allenby |
| The Man in Grey | 1943-08-06 | Hesther Shaw Barbary |
| Bedelia | 1946-07-08 | Bedelia Carrington |
| Jassy | 1947-08-13 | Jassy Woodroofe |
| Justice | 1971-10-08 | Harriet Peterson |