- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCarole Joan White
- Nickname
- Battersea Bardot
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Carol White was born on April 1, 1943 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Poor Cow (1967), The Wednesday Play (1964) and The Avengers (1961). She was married to Mike King, Stuart Lerner and Mike Arnold. She died on September 16, 1991 in Miami, Florida, USA.
- SpousesMike King(1962 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Stuart Lerner (divorced)Mike Arnold (divorced)
- ChildrenSeanSteve
- RelativesJane White(Sibling)
- Her most successful screen roles were in 'hard luck' stories, most notably Cathy Come Home (1966) and Poor Cow (1967). Her real life was equally turbulent, with bouts of drug abuse and alcoholism, shoplifting charges and several suicide attempts.
- Turned down a 10,000 GBP offer to play the role of "Ursula" in Women in Love (1969). Carol was also considered for the lead female role in Straw Dogs (1971).
- The band Cock Sparrer recorded a track "Battersea Bardot" dedicated to Carol; it can be found on their album Two Monkeys.
- Had two sons with Mike King of The King Brothers, Sean (b. 1962) and Steve (b. 1965), who also played her character's sons of the same names in Cathy Come Home (1966).
- The daughter of a scrap metal dealer and a part-time entertainer. She studied acting at the Corona Stage School.
- I was a star, and I was frightened out of my life.
- When I was at stage school, I had two idols, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot.
- I was born on April 1st 1943, six minutes into April Fool's day which would mean I was to be the butt of many jokes.
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