Anna Massey

Anna Massey, CBE (born August 11, 1937) is a British actress.

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August 11 - 1937 - Actress

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She was born in Thakeham, Surrey, England, the daughter of successful actor, Raymond Massey. Her late brother, Daniel Massey, also went into acting.

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Raymond Massey - Daniel Massey

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Anna Massey made her film debut in 1958, appearing in Michael Powell's Peeping Tom in 1959 and in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy in 1972, but has become better known as a television actress, appearing in classic dramas such as The Pallisers (1974), Rebecca (1978) (in which she starred along with her ex-husband, Jeremy Brett) and The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978). She is the narrator of This Sceptred Isle on BBC Radio.

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1958 - Peeping Tom - Frenzy - Television - The Pallisers - 1974 - Rebecca - 1978 - Jeremy Brett - The Mayor of Casterbridge - This Sceptred Isle - BBC Radio

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In the New Year's Honours List published 31 December 2004 she was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Drama.

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31 December - 2004 - Commander of the Order of the British Empire - Drama

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Other roles:

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The Darling Buds of May (1991)

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Midsomer Murders (1997)

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The Machinist (2004)

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Belonging (2004)

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