- Born
- Died
- Birth nameBeryl Elizabeth Groom
- Beryl Grey was born on June 11, 1927 in Highgate, London, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for Producers' Showcase (1954), This Is the BBC (1959) and Chelsea at Nine (1957). She was married to Sven Svensson. She died on December 10, 2022 in England, UK.
- SpouseSven Svensson(1950 - March 26, 2008) (his death, 1 child)
- She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1973 Queen's New Year Honours List and the DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1988 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to dance.
- She was awarded the CH (Member of the Order of the Companion of Honour) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to dance in West Sussex, England.
- Her talent was recognised by Ursula Moreton and Ninette de Valois, who offered her a scholarship for four years at the age of ten, with the option of joining their dance company for a further four years.
- She began dance classes at the age of four while attending Sherbourne Preparatory School, and by age eight was being taught by Phyllis Bedells.
- She was the subject of This Is Your Life in April 1974 when she was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the London Festival Ballet's Donmar rehearsal studios in London's Covent Garden.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
