Trivia

Was also a writer of children's books. Her publications include "In Search of Unicorns" (1973) and "Lark's Castle" (1975).

Stepped into the role of Margaret in A Man for All Seasons (1966) as a last-minute replacement for Vanessa Redgrave, who opted out of the film in favor of appearing on stage in the tile role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie".

Mother, with Michael Wells, of son Orlando Wells and daughter Sasha Wells, both of whom co-starred with their mother in A Christmas Carol (1984), portraying two of her character (Mrs. Cratchit)'s onscreen offspring.

She was awarded Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by French culture minister Jack Lang in 1991.

She appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: Tom Jones (1963) and A Man for All Seasons (1966).

Attended and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, later becoming an Associate Member of RADA. Was a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1979. Was a member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1992.

Is alleged to have turned down the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) honour.

Her hobbies were languages, walking and the theatre. She reportedly spoke French fluently.

"The Loves of Shakespeare's Women", conceived and adapted by Ms. York, was inspired by John Gielgud's one-man show "The Ages of Man".

She has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Superman (1978).

In 1979, she appeared in a television documentary entitled "Twenty Years On", which re-united five friends who had been students at the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art in the 1950s. One of the five had given up acting after marrying and having children; one had given up acting to become a successful chef and restaurateur; one had given up acting to concentrate on writing and had become a successful playwright (this was the well-known Hugh Whitemore); one had remained in acting without any great success and was still working in provincial repertory theaters; and one had become a star (York). The program was aired on BBC2 on February 4, 1979.

No relation to fellow British actor Michael York, despite a popular misconception, although both of them did co-star in Conduct Unbecoming (1975). Actually, neither of them was born with the name York.

Did her own translation of 'The Human Voice' and toured with it during 1984-85.

Won the TV Times Best Actress award for We'll Meet Again (1982).

Had appeared with Nigel Davenport in four films: Sands of the Kalahari (1965), A Man for All Seasons (1966), Sebastian (1968) and A Christmas Carol (1984).

Had appeared with Christopher Plummer in four films: Battle of Britain (1969), Lock Up Your Daughters! (1969), Conduct Unbecoming (1975) and The Silent Partner (1978).

She claimed that the best director she had worked with was Robert Altman.

Publicly supported Mordecai Vanunu and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.

Was strongly opposed to South Africa and its policy of apartheid yet made two movies - Sands of the Kalahari and Gold - there.

At one point she hit John Huston.

She attended RADA when 16 and spent 2 years there.