Clare Sandars
British actor
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Clare Rosemary Sandars (1934–2007) was a British former child actor.
24 April 1934
- Clare Lady McEwan of Bardrochat
- Clare Rosemary Wagg
Clare Sandars | |
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| Born | Clare Rosemary Sandars 24 April 1934 |
| Died | 3 November 2007 (aged 73) |
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| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1942 |
| Notable work | Mrs. Miniver |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
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Early life
Clare Rosemary Saunders was born on the 24 April 1934 in London, to Margaret Mary Elwes and John William Eric Graves Sandars, a businessman and maltster.[1][2][3]
Through her father, Sandars' was the great-granddaughter of Henry Cyril Percy Graves, 5th Baron Graves.[4] Through her mother, Sandars was the granddaughter of Gervase Elwes and Lady Winefride Mary Elizabeth Elwes (née Feilding).[5][6]
Career
During World War II, Sandars was evacuated to the United States.[7] During her time in America, Sandars was selected to appeared as Mrs. Miniver's daughter Judy in Mrs. Miniver.[8][7] Sandars' performance was praised by Bosley Crowther.[9]
Sandars also appeared in Journey for Margaret and Eagle Squadron.[10]
Post-career
Sandars was a Lady-in-waiting to Hermione Knox, Countess of Ranfurly in the British Bahamas.[2]
In September 1958, Sandars married Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, Bt. at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Gainsborough.[11][12] The couple had three daughters. In 1973, Sandars married Kenneth Wagg.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Judy Miniver | [8][9] | |
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron | Child | Uncredited | [citation needed] |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret | Little Girl | Final film role | [10] |