Sue Lloyd was a British actress best known for her roles in films like The Ipcress File, Revenge of the Pink Panther, and the TV series Crossroads. Born Susan Margery Jeaffreson Lloyd in Aldeburgh, England, on August 7, 1939, she began her career as a model and dancer before transitioning to acting.
Personal and Family Life
Sue Lloyd grew up in Birmingham as the daughter of a medical doctor. She studied ballet from a young age and performed as a chorus girl and showgirl. She had a brief marriage to Ronald Allen in 1991, shortly before his death from lung cancer.
Career
Her acting career spanned several decades, gaining fame for her roles in comedy and spy films. Sue appeared in notable television series such as The Saint and The Avengers, and played the lead in The Baron. Throughout her career, she balanced various acting projects while also pursuing her interests in painting and writing.
Death and Legacy
Sue Lloyd was diagnosed with cancer, and after a long illness, she passed away on October 20, 2011, in London at the age of 72. She is remembered for her charm and contributions to British film and television during the 1960s and 1970s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Revenge of the Pink Panther | 1978-01-08 | Claude Russo |
| The Ipcress File | 1965-03-18 | Jean |
| Corruption | 1968-07-19 | Lynn Nolan |
| The Ups and Downs of a Handyman | 1976-10-31 | The Blonde |
| Spanish Fly | 1976-02-01 | Janet Scott |
| The Stud | 1978-08-17 | Vanessa Grant |
| Attack on the Iron Coast | 1968-06-05 | Sue Wilson |
| The Baron | 1966-09-28 | Cordelia Winfield |
| Crossroads | 1964-11-02 | |
| Bullet to Beijing | 1995-12-20 | Jean |
| Lady Oscar | 1979-03-03 | Comtesse Gabrielle de Polignac |