Moyra Fraser was an Australian actress who is best known for The Boy Friend, The Good Life, and As Time Goes By.
Personal and Family Life
Moyra Fraser was born on December 3, 1923, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was married twice, first to Douglas Sutherland, with whom she had one child, and later to Roger John Lubbock, with whom she had two sons. Fraser and Lubbock were known for their hospitality, often hosting well-known figures in the arts and publishing sectors.
Career
Fraser trained at Sadler’s Wells Ballet and began her stage career in the early 1940s. She made her acting debut in the operetta “Song of Norway” in 1946. In addition to her stage work, she sang and danced for troops in Paris during World War II. Fraser was active in television and film, appearing in many popular series and movies across several decades.
Death and Legacy
Moyra Fraser passed away on December 13, 2009, in England. Her contributions to the performing arts, especially in theatre, film, and television, are remembered fondly by her peers and fans. Fraser’s talent and charm made a lasting impact on audiences and the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The V.I.P.s | 1963-09-01 | Air Hostess |
| A Handful of Dust | 1988-06-24 | Mrs. Northcote |
| Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush | 1968-01-22 | Mrs. McGregor |
| The Man Who Loved Redheads | 1955-02-06 | Ethel |
| Left Right and Centre | 1959-06-23 | Annabel |
| Absolute Hell | 1991-10-05 | Lettice Willis |
| The Boy Friend | 1971-12-16 | Mme. Dubonnet |
| The Dancing Years | 1950-07-19 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Prudence and the Pill | 1968-05-23 | Woman in Tea Shop |
| As Time Goes By | 1992-01-12 | Penny |
| The House of Eliott | 1991-08-31 | Dame Caroline Troy |
| Performance | 1991-02-22 | Lettice Willis |
| Danger UXB | 1979-01-08 | Aunt Do Do |
| Jeeves and Wooster | 1990-04-22 | Lady Malvern |
| The Good Life | 1975-04-04 | Felicity |