Brenda Blethyn

AKA:
Brenda Anne Bottle
Nationality:
British
Birthdate:
02/20/1946
Birthplace:
Ramsgate, Kent, England
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biography
A diminutive, auburn-haired British actress, Brenda Blethyn has been active on stage and British TV, but at middle age began to make an impression in feature films. With her spry and feisty manner, she has shown a flair for outlandish comedy, but has also proven her versatility in a wide range of dramatic roles, many of which have allowed her to add her brand of humor to the most tragic situations.

After working as a secretary for a nearly a decade—during which time she married and divorced—Blethyn gained early acting experience at the Bubble Theater and the Belgrade Theater in Coventry. She Continued

Credits
Grace Turner
2007
Jean Dwight
2007
Joan
2006
Mrs Bennet
2005
Mama Heffalump
2005
Polly Cassotto
2004
Auntie Millie
2003
Jewel
2002
Voice of Mrs Fairgood
2002
Judy Romanoff
2002
Grace Trevethan
2000
Mari
1998
Alice Mooney
1998
Cynthia
1997
Dawn Wilkinson
1997
Mrs Jenkins
1990
Louella Parsons
Margaret Amir
Shirley
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Brendan's Wife
Jane Marks
Ida Stubbs
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Ramsgate, England
 
Worked for ten years as a bank secretary, during which time she married and later divorced
 
Gained early stage experience with the Bubble Theater and with the Belgrade Theater in Coventry
1975 
Joined England's National Theatre Company
1980 
Acted in "The Imitation Game" (made for British TV, but shown at film festivals and received limited theatrical exposure)
1980 
Initial collaboration with Mike Leigh, the British TV-movie "Grown-Ups"
Continued