Dilys Hamlett
Dilys Hamlett (31 March 1928, South Tidworth, Hampshire – 7 July 2002, Cupar, Fife) was a British actress.
Early life
Dilys Hamlett was born on 31 March 1928 in South Tidworth, Hampshire (now in Wiltshire), and developed an early interest in literature and theatre. She studied at the Old Vic Theatre School in the early 1950s and it was there that she met, and married, a fellow student, Caspar Wrede.
Career
After leaving the theatre school she went immediately into the West End, appearing in The Innocents before performing in several productions for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company. Although she continued to work in the West End and for theatres throughout Britain she was particularly associated with the group of directors, including her husband, Caspar Wrede, who eventually formed the Royal Exchange Company in Manchester. She worked for Michael Elliott in the 59 Theatre Company and then for Braham Murray in the Century Theatre in Manchester. These two companies led directly to the formation of the 69 Theatre Company and then to the Royal Exchange.
Hamlett, Dilys Filmography
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2002, role: actress , character name: Mrs. Cooper
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1996, role: actress , character name: School Nurse
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1993, role: actress , character name: Lucy Duff
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1990, role: actress , character name: Lady Emma
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1989, role: actress , character name: Aunt Jane
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1985, role: actress , character name: Maud Calthrop
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1984, role: actress
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1976, role: actress , character name: Miss Parchment
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1975, role: actress , character name: Julia Hayward
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1971, role: actress , character name: Mrs. Sanford
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1963, role: actress , character name: Mrs. Elvsted
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1962, role: actress , character name: Mother
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1962, role: actress , character name: Doris
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1959, role: actress , character name: Agnes
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1959, role: actress , character name: Julie
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1958, role: actress , character name: Cassandra
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1957, role: actress , character name: Viola
