Diana Churchill
Diana Churchill
Biography
Diana Churchill (21 August 1913 – 8 October 1994) was an English actress. She was born Diana Josephine Churchill in Wembley, Middlesex on 21 August 1913. On leaving school she begged her father to let her train for the stage. She made her first professional appearance in 1931 and her film debut in 1933, but her big break came in 1935 with the comedy film Foreign Affaires. She was a crisp, opulent blonde with blue eyes who appeared in several British films, including Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Kathleen Scott. She was married to the actors Barry K. Barnes (1938-1965) and Mervyn Johns (1976-1992). She died from multiple sclerosis at age 81 in Northwood on 8 October 1994.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
15
Gender
Female
Birthday
1913-08-21 (111 years old)
Place of Birth
Wembley, London, England, UK
Acting

1968

The Winter's Tale as Paulina

1949

The History of Mr. Polly as Annie Larkins

1948

Scott of the Antarctic as Kathleen Scott

1940

Law and Disorder as Janet Preston

1940

Castle of Crimes as Betty Harlowe

1938

Housemaster as Rosemary Faringdon

1938

Yes, Madam? as Sally Gault

1937

The Dominant Sex as Angela Shale

1937

School for Husbands as Marion Carter

1936

Pot Luck as Not available

1936

Sensation as Maisie Turnpit

1936

Dishonour Bright as Ivy Lamb Champion

1935

Foreign Affaires as Sophie

1932

Sally Bishop as Typist

1932

Service for Ladies as Minor Role