This page will contain videos about Kathy Burke, as they become available.Kathy BurkeKathy Burke (born June 13, 1964) is a British actress. Burke first became familiar to television audiences as a player of minor roles in sketches by better-known performers such as Harry Enfield, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Along with French and Saunders, she featured on a Comic Relief charity single as a member of a Bananarama lookalike band. She quickly became successful in her own right. Although mainly associated with comedy, she has played several serious roles, including that of Queen Mary I of England in Elizabeth. In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest people in British comedy. Films
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In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest people in British comedy. Fay Compton died on December 12, 1978, in London, England, UK. Although mainly associated with comedy, she has played several serious roles, including that of Queen Mary I of England in Elizabeth. One of her last major roles was as Aunt Ann in the BBC's 1967 television adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. She quickly became successful in her own right. Also, distinguished figures like Sir Alec Guinness, John Le Mesurier, Jan Sterling, Sally Gray, Joe Mitcheson and Elton Hayes, developed their acting career in her Fay Compton School of Dramatic Arts. Along with French and Saunders, she featured on a Comic Relief charity single as a member of a Bananarama lookalike band. Lawrence's The Rocking Horse Winner (1950) and Somerset Maugham's Encore (1950). Her grandaughter is the actress, Tracy Reed. Burke first became familiar to television audiences as a player of minor roles in sketches by better-known performers such as Harry Enfield, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Polly (1949), D.H. Kathy Burke (born June 13, 1964) is a British actress. Wells' The History of Mr. V Graham Norton (2002). Compton is the mother of British director Anthony Pélisser, whose most significant films were H.G. Ted & Ralph (1998). In addition to her resume, she lead a successful career in the radio, television and gramophone recordings. Shooting Gallery (1999). Her most popular performances in films are Odd Man Out (1947), Laughter in Paradise (1951) Orson Welles' Othello (1952) and The Haunting (1963). Room 101 (1994). Compton's film work is not as well known or as highly regarded as her stage appearances, but she managed to squeeze many solvent screen roles in more than forty movies between 1914 and 1970. Pleasure Island (1999). Active in the classics as well as contemporary material, Compton had the distinction of playing Ophelia opposite two of the most celebrated Hamlets, John Barrymore and John Gielgud. Never Mind The Buzzcocks (1996). Barrie (of Peter Pan fame) introducing him to London audiences, notably in the title role of Mary Rose in 1920. Let Them Eat Cake (1999). She made her mark in the several plays of J. M. Have I Got News For You (1990). Compton made her first professional appearances in between 1911 and 1913 with The Follies under the leadership of H.G. Pélissier, her future husband. Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990). Fay Compton was born as Virginia Lilian Emeline Mackenzie Compton, in London, England, UK, on September 18, 1894. Harry Enfield and Chums (1994). Her grandfather was 19th-century theatrical luminary, Henry Compton. Gimme Gimme Gimme (co-wrote). British actress Fay Compton came from a notable acting lineage; her father was actor/manager Edward Compton; her mother, Virginia Bateman, was a distinguished member of the profession, as were his brother the novelist Sir Compton Mackenzie, her sister, the actress Viola Compton, and her uncles and aunts. French and Saunders (1987). Absolutely Fabulous (1992). Dancing at Lughnasa. Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002). The Martins (2001). Love, Honour and Obey (2000). Kevin and Perry Go Large (2000). Elizabeth (1998). Anita and Me (2002). |