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Bertice Reading(1933-1991)

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Bertice Reading
He is a revenge-obssessed stevedore whose sister was brutally raped and murdered. She is a wealthy, elusive woman. They try hard to get together... or do they?
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The Moon in the Gutter (1983)
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Bertice Reading was born on 22 July 1933 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress, known for Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Absolute Beginners (1986) and The Moon in the Gutter (1983). She was married to Fred Ploeg. She died on 8 June 1991 in London, England, UK.
BornJuly 22, 1933
DiedJune 8, 1991(57)
BornJuly 22, 1933
DiedJune 8, 1991(57)
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Known for

Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors
7.1
  • 'Downtown' Old Woman
  • 1986
Absolute Beginners (1986)
Absolute Beginners
5.6
  • Soundtrack
  • 1986
The Moon in the Gutter (1983)
The Moon in the Gutter
5.9
  • Lola
  • 1983
Theatre Night (1957)
Theatre Night
8.1
TV Series
  • Berenice Sadie Brown

Credits

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Actress

  • Gone to the Dogs (1991)
    Gone to the Dogs
    6.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Cast Member
    • 1991
  • Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
    Little Shop of Horrors
    7.1
    • 'Downtown' Old Woman
    • 1986
  • Tickle on the Tum (1984)
    Tickle on the Tum
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Lily Lolly
    • 1985
  • The Lenny Henry Show
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Various Characters
    • 1984
  • The Moon in the Gutter (1983)
    The Moon in the Gutter
    5.9
    • Lola
    • 1983
  • Aquí y ahora
    TV Series
    • 1975
  • Theatre Night (1957)
    Theatre Night
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Berenice Sadie Brown
    • 1957

Soundtrack

  • Diminishing Returns (2016)
    Diminishing Returns
    3.1
    Podcast Series
    • performer: "Skid Row (Downtown)"
    • 2018
  • Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
    Little Shop of Horrors
    7.1
    • performer: "Skid Row (Downtown)"
    • 1986
  • Absolute Beginners (1986)
    Absolute Beginners
    5.6
    • performer: "Rock Baby Rock"
    • writer: "Rock Baby Rock"
    • 1986

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Personal details

  • Born
    • July 22, 1933
    • Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • June 8, 1991
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Fred PloegOctober 8, 1975 - ?
  • Other works
    She acted in Carson McCuller's play, "The Member of the Wedding," at the Royal Court Theatre in London, England with Richard Pasco, Geraldine McEwan, Errol John, and Greta Watson in the cast. Tony Richardson was director.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was nominated for Broadway's 1959 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) for her Broadway debut in William Faulkner's "Requiem for a Nun."

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