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- Birth nameDoris Breamer Hare
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Doris Hare was born on March 1, 1905 in Bargoed, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. She was an actress, known for On the Buses (1969), The Avengers (1961) and Second Best (1994). She was married to John Fraser Roberts. She died on May 30, 2000 in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, UK.
- SpouseJohn Fraser Roberts(March 15, 1941 - 1973) (divorced, 2 children)
- RelativesBertie Hare(Sibling)Winifred Braemar(Sibling)Betty Hare(Sibling)
- She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1946 King's Birthday Honours List for her services to the Merchant Navy during World War II.
- Popular comedienne of stage and screen, initially in music hall and pantomime. First West End success in 'Words and Music' at the age of 27. Broadway debut in 1936 in the revue 'Lights Up!'. Wartime radio work voicing 'Shipmates Ashore' for the Merchant Navy and consequently awarded an MBE. Member of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1963. Still acted on stage at the London Palladium at the age of 87. Best known on screen as Mrs. Butler in 'On the Buses'.
- Stage debut aged three in a portable theatre operated by her parents in Bargoed, South Wales.
- Older sister of Bertie Hare. Their parents and sisters, Betty Hare and Winifred Braemar were also performers.
- She retired in 1995 at the age of 90, having spent her entire life in full employment.
- I'll do anything, dear, as long as they pay me.
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