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Athene Seyler

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Athene Seyler

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Also known as Athene Hannen

English actress (1889–1990)

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Top works

  • The craft of comedy

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Film & TV

Hackney, London, England, UK

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Athene Seyler, CBE (31 May 1889 – 12 September 1990) was an English actress. Although better known as a stage actress - she first appeared on the stage in 1909 - she made her film debut in 1921, and became known for playing slightly dotty old ladies in many British films from the 1930s to the 1960s. Her most memorable stage credits included Mrs. Malaprop…

Known for

  • Don't Utter a Note — Nellie Pringle1966
  • BBC Play of the Month — Lucy Amorest1965
  • BBC Play of the Month — Mrs. Whyte1965
  • BBC Play of the Month — Mrs. Boham1965
  • The World of Wooster — Aunt Isbel1965
  • The Invasion — Lady Corm1963
  • Nurse on Wheels — Miss Farthingale1963
  • I Thank a Fool — Aunt Heather Chandler1962
  • Satan Never Sleeps — Sister Agness1962
  • The Girl on the Boat — Mrs Adelaide Hignett1962

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Type
Person
Country
DE
Active from
1974-07-16
Active to
2024-07-11

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Place of death
Hammersmith
Occupation
stage actor
Languages spoken
English language
Image
Athene Seyler and Nicholas Hannen in Winter Sunshine.png
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date of birth
1889-05-31
date of death
1990-09-12
start of work period
1909-00-00
subject has role
centenarian
name in native language
Athene Seyler
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