Annette Kerr
Scottish actress (1920–2013)
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Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 1920 – 23 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was a Scottish born actress of film, television and stage.
2 July 1920
Annette Kerr | |
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Kerr in Doppelgänger (1969) | |
| Born | Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock 2 July 1920 Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Died | 23 September 2013 (aged 93) Denville Hall, London, England |
| Resting place | Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, London |
| Alma mater | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–1999 |
Life and career
During her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to Watford, Hertfordshire, where her father worked as a physiotherapist. She made her theatrical debut at the Watford Palace Theatre, and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.[1]
Frequent reference to Kerr is made in The Kenneth Williams Diaries (edited by Russell Davies). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions.[2][3] following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her.[1]
Kerr's television appearances included roles in series such as the pilot episode - "Identified" - of Anderson's live-action series UFO (1970), London's Burning (1992) and One Foot in the Grave. She had a recurring role in 2point4 Children (1991-1999, as Dora Grimes).
Death
Kerr died at the actors' retirement home Denville Hall, where she had been resident, in London on 23 September 2013, aged 93.[1][4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Price of Silence | Miss Collins | |
| 1961 | The Third Alibi | Cinema cashier | |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Workroom Wardress | |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Dorothy | |
| 1968 | Prudence and the Pill | Gerald's Secretary | |
| 1969 | Doppelgänger | Nurse | Uncredited |
| 1970 | The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes | Secretary | Uncredited |