Acknowledged on both sides of the Atlantic as one of the finest stage actresses of this century, Irene (pronounced eye-REE-nee) Worth was born in Omaha, Nebraska but raised in California. She made her Broadway debut in 1943 in "The Two Mrs. Carrolls". Deciding that she wanted to be a classical actress, she moved in 1944 to England. There she became known as an outstanding interpreter of Shakespeare, appearing with the Old Vic Theater Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company and starring opposite such luminaries as Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness and Noel Coward.Worth also
Family moved to Reedley, California to reside in a Mennonite community
1928
Moved to another Mennonite community in San Luis Obispo, California
1930
Family left Mennonites and settled in Saticoy, California
While attending college, landed a one-line role as a witness in a courtroom in a film; RKO director Alfred Santell reportedly encouraged her to pursue acting, but her mother voiced her opposition
