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Billie Whitelaw | |
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![]() Whitelaw, c. 1960s | |
Born | Billie Honor Whitelaw 6 June 1932 |
Died | 21 December 2014 | (aged 82)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1950–2007 |
Spouses | |
Children | 1 |
Billie Honor Whitelaw (6 June 1932 – 21 December 2014) was an English actress. She worked in close collaboration with Irish playwright Samuel Beckett for 25 years and was regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of his works.[1] She was also known for her portrayal of Mrs. Baylock, the demonic nanny in the 1976 horror film The Omen.
Whitelaw was nominated for three Television BAFTAs, winning two in 1961 and 1973. She was also nominated for four Film BAFTAs, winning the Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for both Charlie Bubbles and Twisted Nerve in 1969.
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