Paula Byrne was an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Frances Whitney in the TV series Emergency – Ward 10, as well as appearances in Dial 999 and The Narrowing Circle. Born on April 17, 1927, in Tendring, Essex, UK, she made significant contributions to the entertainment industry during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Paula Byrne, whose birth name was Paula Hazel Burns, married American businessman David Lawrence in Paris in 1955. The couple had one son named Stephen. In addition to her acting career, Byrne opened a women-only slimming clinic in London in January 1968. Her interests included swimming and riding.
Career
Byrne worked in repertory theatre in Ireland and New York, dedicating two years to touring the United States with the American Theatre Guild. Despite her fame from Emergency – Ward 10, she lived her later years away from the spotlight and passed away in relative obscurity.
Death and Legacy
Paula Byrne died on July 11, 2008, in Corwen, Denbighshire, Wales, UK. Sadly, despite being a well-known actress during her prime, she did not receive any obituaries after her death, highlighting her overlooked legacy in the entertainment world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dial 999 | 1955-12-01 | Vera Bellamy |
| The Key Man | 1957-06-01 | Pauline |
| The Narrowing Circle | 1956-02-29 | Laura Martin |
| The Kennedys: A Fatal Ambition | No release date | Self |
| Face the Music | 1954-01-29 | Gloria Lewis Colt |
| Interpol Calling | 1959-09-13 | Blanche |
| Interpol Calling | 1959-09-13 | Mamie |
| Emergency – Ward 10 | 1957-02-19 | Frances Whitney |