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- Birth nameEsmerelda Cicely Courtneidge
- Cicely Courtneidge was born on April 1, 1893 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She was an actress, known for The L-Shaped Room (1962), Things Are Looking Up (1935) and Along Came Sally (1933). She was married to Jack Hulbert. She died on April 26, 1980 in Putney, London, England, UK.
- SpouseJack Hulbert(1916 - March 25, 1978) (his death)
- With her husband Jack Hulbert formed one of the most successful and popular music comedy teams in 1930's Britain. The couple met in 1913 during a joint performance and married three years later. Over the next decade, they appeared in theatres and music halls nationwide, subsequently making the transition to films. After World War II, Cicely embarked on a solo career as a straight actress, often as aunts or grandmothers. One of her best performances was in the drama The L-Shaped Room (1962).
- She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1951 King's New Year Honours List and the DBE (Dame Commander of the the Order of the British Empire) in the 1972 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to drama.
- Daughter of actor-manager Robert Courtneidge (29 June 1859-6 April 1939).
- She was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium in Golders Green, London, England.
- A memorial service was held for her at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 12th June 1980.
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