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Glennis Lorimer

Overview

  • Born
    April 27, 1913 · Wandsworth, England, UK
  • Died
    November 17, 1968 · London, England, UK (Esophageal cancer)
  • Birth name
    Glennis Dorothy Browne
  • Height
    5′ 2″ (1.57 m)

Biography

  • Glennis Lorimer (birth name: Glennis Dorothy Browne) was born on April 27, 1913 in Wandsworth, England. Married twice (Thomas Henry Ennis 1939, John Cowles Evans 1948). She was an actress, known for Ask a Policeman (1939), Crown v. Stevens (1936) and Old Faithful (1935). She died of Esophagus cancer on November 17, 1968 in London, England.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Robin Wareham

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  • Spouses
      John Cowles Evans(January 26, 1948 - November 17, 1968) (her death)
      Thomas Henry Ennis(September 8, 1939 - ?)

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  • Glennis was the woman featured in the Gainsborough Studios' opening logo.
  • Studied for two years at a dramatic school, two years of dancing and two years film extra work before she became one of the Gaumont-British "Baby Stars".
  • Educated at the Regent Street Polytechnic.
  • She impersonated Sarah Siddons of Thomas Gainsborough's portrait for the Gainsborough Pictures trademark. Her Step-father, Henry Ostrer, was a Director of the Company.

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