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Edna Doré
Actor

Edna Doré

31 May 1921Born
11 Apr 2014Died
92Age at death
53Credits

Biography

Born Edna Lillian Gorring on May 31, 1921 in Bromely, Kent Edna Doré was an actress, best known for playing the battleaxe Mo Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 to 1990 and for the films Les Misérables (1998), and the Mike Leigh films Another Year, All or Nothing and High Hopes, the latter saw her receive the award for Best Supporting Player at the 1989 European Film Awards. She was married to Alexander Doré. She died on April 11, 2014 in Sussex, England at the age of 92.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAMy Little EyeFilm: Aunty
  2. 2010Another YearFilm: Allotment Lady
  3. 200944 Inch ChestFilm: Archie's Mum
  4. 2009SkelligFilm: Grace
  5. 2008Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008Film: Edna Sutcliffe
  6. 2007Stuart: A Life BackwardsFilm: Stuart's Gran
  7. 2007Gavin & StaceySeries: Edna Sutcliffe (1 episode)
  8. 2006Hotel BabylonSeries: Dorrie Farrah (1 episode)
  9. 2005All About GeorgeSeries: Lily (6 episodes)
  10. 2005Doctor WhoSeries: Maeve (1 episode)
  11. 2004ShamelessSeries: Nin (1 episode)
  12. 2003Eyes DownSeries: Mary Hardcastle (15 episodes)
  13. 2002tlcSeries: Ethel (1 episode)
  14. 2002All or NothingFilm: Martha
  15. 2001Weak at DeniseFilm
  16. 2001Goodbye Charlie BrightFilm: Miss Saville
  17. 2001Murder in MindSeries: Grandmother Kite (1 episode)
  18. 1999Tube TalesFilm: Bag Lady (segment "My Father The Liar")
  19. 1998Les MisérablesFilm: Old Woman
  20. 1998Our Mutual FriendSeries: Betty Higden (2 episodes)
  21. 1998Roger RogerSeries: May (3 episodes)
  22. 1997The Canterville GhostFilm: Mrs. Umney
  23. 1997Nil by MouthFilm: Kath
  24. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Granny Brightwell (1 episode)
  25. 1996Brazen HussiesFilm: Justin's Gran
  26. 1996No BananasSeries: Grandma Slater (10 episodes)
  27. 1993ThatcherworldFilm: Grandma Jenkins
  28. 1993Peak PracticeSeries: Maisie Jutson, Maisie Pullen (2 episodes)
  29. 1993A Year in ProvenceSeries: Mrs Robinson (1 episode)
  30. 1992Trust MeFilm: Rose
  31. 1991Gas and CandlesFilm: Betty
  32. 1989High HopesFilm: Mrs Bender
  33. 1988Streets ApartSeries: Gran (12 episodes)
  34. 1988The Play on OneSeries: Betty (1 episode)
  35. 1986CasualtySeries: Grace Harper, Joan Hughes (1 episode)
  36. 1986King of the GhettoSeries: Mrs Deedes (4 episodes)
  37. 1985The MysteriesSeries: Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah (3 episodes)
  38. 1985ReservationsFilm: Suzie's Maid
  39. 1985EastEndersSeries: Mo Butcher (158 episodes)
  40. 1984The BillSeries (2 episodes)
  41. 1982Under the SkinFilm: Mrs. Clark
  42. 1981TenkoSeries: Edna (2 episodes)
  43. 1980PasmoreFilm: Landlady
  44. 1979Terry and JuneSeries: Gert (1 episode)
  45. 1976The Duchess of Duke StreetSeries: Mrs Bertram (1 episode)
  46. 1976Open All HoursSeries: Woman Wanting Firelighters (1 episode)
  47. 1970Play for TodaySeries: Mrs. Clark (1 episode)
  48. 1963EspionageSeries: Lavender Seller (1 episode)
  49. 1962Outbreak of MurderSeries (1 episode)
  50. 1961The Wind of ChangeFilm
  51. 1960Lena, O My LenaFilm: Second Woman
  52. 1960Jungle StreetFilm: Mrs. Collins
  53. 1959More Deadly than the MaleFilm: Ruth LeFol

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