Claire Bloom
English actress with notable film roles
Born
February 15th, 1931
94 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A celebrated English actress, recognized for a cinematic career spanning over seven decades. Began performing on stage before transitioning to film, achieving prominence in the 1950s. Starred in films such as 'The King’s Speech', 'The Haunting', and 'Tom Jones'. Also gained recognition for television roles, including 'The Mistral's Daughter'. Worked alongside prominent directors and actors, earning acclaim for both dramatic and classical roles.
Starred in 'The King’s Speech'
Featured in 'The Haunting'
Acted in 'Tom Jones'
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