Mary UreNationality:
Scottish Birthdate:
02/18/1933 Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland Death Date:
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biography
Fiery lead of the London stage, in occasional films. Ure's first husband was playwright John Osborne, for whom she starred in both the stage (1956) and screen (1960) versions of "Look Back in Anger"; she received her widest acclaim for her sensual performance as Clara in "Sons and Lovers" (1960). Her second husband was Robert Shaw, whom she later divorced. Ure died of an overdose of alcohol and barbiturates at age 42.
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Year
Milestone
1950
During the Festival of Britain, was chosen to play Mary in the York Mystery Plays after winning a nationwide search at age 16 (date approximate)
Won a BBC scholarship after graduation but did not accept
1954
Discovered by impresario Hugh Beaumont while performing in Central School productions; made London stage debut in "Time Remembered"
Signed to a film contract with Alexander Korda; made screen debut in Korda's "Storm Over the Nile" (1955)
1956
Starred in the London production of "Look Back in Anger" (by then husband John Osborne); recreated her role in Tony Richardson's film version (1960)
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