Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mona Lee Washbourne (27 November 1903 – 15 November 1988) was an English actress of stage, film, and television. Her most critically acclaimed role was in the film Stevie (1978), late in her career, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award. Mona Washbourne was born in Solihull, Warwickshire and began her entertaining career training as a concert pianist. In 1948, after several years acting professionally on stage, and numerous stage musical performances, she began appearing in films. Her film credits include the horror movie The Brides of Dracula (1960), Billy Liar (1963), and The Collector (1965). She is probably best known to American audiences for her role as housekeeper Mrs. Pearce in My Fair Lady (1964). She also appeared as the stern and caustic Mrs. Bramson in the remake of Night Must Fall (also 1964), and the matron in the film If.... (1968). She appeared at both the Royal Court Theatre in London and on Broadway in 1970 in David Storey's Home. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. In 1975 she appeared on the West End stage with James Stewart in a revi…
Movies & TV Shows
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My Fair Lady (1964) — Mrs. Pearce
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Casino Royale (1967) — Tea Lady (uncredited)
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if.... (1968) — Matron
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The Brides of Dracula (1960) — Helga Lang
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The Collector (1965) — Aunt Annie
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Billy Liar (1963) — Alice Fisher
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O Lucky Man! (1973) — Neighbour / Usher / Sister Hallett
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The Million Pound Note (1954) — Mum with Pram
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Brideshead Revisited (1981) — Nanny Hawkins
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Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) — Monica Bare
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The Bed Sitting Room (1969) — Mother
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Yield to the Night (1956) — Mrs. Thomas, landlady
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Fragment of Fear (1970) — Mrs. Gray
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The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — Aunt Lydia
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Doctor in the House (1954) — Midwifery Sister (uncredited)
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The Blue Bird (1976) — Grandmother
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The Winslow Boy (1948) — Miss Barnes
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Night Must Fall (1964) — Mrs. Bramson
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Betrayed (1954) — Waitress (uncredited)
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Monsieur Ripois (1954) — Landlady
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Identikit (1974) — Mrs. Helen Fiedke
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Double Confession (1950) — Fussy Mother
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The Gambler and the Lady (1952) — Miss Minter
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What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972) — Gran Alice Tallent
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Play for Today (1970)
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Therese Raquin (1980) — Madame Raquin
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The Games (1970) — Mrs. Hayes
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Ferry Cross the Mersey (1965) — Aunt Lil
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Stevie (1978) — Aunt
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To Dorothy, a Son (1954) — Midwife Appleby
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No Love for Johnnie (1961) — Well-wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
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The Third Day (1965) — Catherine Parsons
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A Cry from the Streets (1958) — Mrs. Daniels
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Adam and Evelyne (1949) — Mrs. Salop, Lady Gambler (uncredited)
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John and Julie (1955) — Miss Rendlesham
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Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) — Mrs. Hudson
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Stranger in Town (1957) — Agnes Smith
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Home (1972) — Kathleen
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Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter (1968) — Mrs. Brown
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Matinee Theater (1955)