Peggy Evans was an English actress who is best known for her roles in The Blue Lamp, Penny and the Pownall Case, and Murder at 3am. She was born on January 10, 1921, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK, and passed away on July 26, 2015.
Personal and Family Life
Peggy Evans was married twice. Her first marriage was to Michael Howard from 1949 to 1956, with whom she had two children. Later, she married Peter Stevens in 1990, a relationship that lasted until his death.
Career Highlights
Evans gained fame for her portrayal of a gangster’s moll in The Blue Lamp, released in 1950. She got her start in the film industry after winning a creative writing contest in a Sunday newspaper, leading to a successful screen test with the Rank Organisation. Her acting career included notable roles in various films throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Peggy Evans died on July 26, 2015, which was also the 67th anniversary of the release of her film Penny and the Pownall Case, where she played the title character. She passed away just 12 days after her co-star from that film, Olaf Pooley. Her contributions to British cinema remain remembered by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Penny and the Pownall Case | 1948-06-26 | Penny Justin |
| The Blue Lamp | 1950-01-19 | Diana Lewis |
| Murder at 3am | 1953-07-01 | Joan Lawton |
| Calling Bulldog Drummond | 1951-07-02 | Molly |
| Look Before You Love | 1948-01-06 | Typist |
| Charley’s (Big-Hearted) Aunt | 1940-08-31 | Girl |
| Love in Waiting | 1948-10-11 | Gloria ‘Golly’ Raine |
| School for Secrets | 1946-12-23 | Daphne Adams |
| Colonel Blood | 1934-01-01 | Nancy |
| The Rank Charm School | 1982-09-21 | Self |