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The Elephant Man (1980) -- Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, "The Elephant Man" (John Hurt), when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon (Anthony Hopkins).
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Overview

Date of Death:
14 May 2003, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK more
Mini Biography:
Wendy Hiller, daughter of Frank and Marie Hiller, was born on 15th August... more
Trivia:
She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire... more
STARmeter: ?
Down 25% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Underrating Rita.
 (From FilmExperience. 27 July 2009, 3:55 PM, PDT)

[DVD Review] Sidney Poitier Collection
 (From JustPressPlay. 2 February 2009, 9:30 PM, PST)

Alternate Names:
Dame Wendy Hiller

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The Countess Alice (1993) Countess Alice von Holzendorf 1993 - 7.5 (43)
- 2. The Best of Friends (1991) (TV) Laurentia McLachlan 1991 - 8.0 (64)
- 3. Ending Up (1989) (TV) Adela 1989 - 6.7 (22)
- 4. "A Taste for Death" (1988)   Lady Ursula Berowne (6 episodes, 1988) 1988 - 7.9 (84)
6 TV episodes: 1 episode not shown.
- 5. The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) Aunt D'Arcy 1987 - 7.0 (334)
- 6. Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987) (TV)   (as Dame Wendy Hiller) Mrs. Margaret Harris 1987 - 7.8 (2,800)
AKAs:
  • Anne of Avonlea
- 7. All Passion Spent (1986) (TV) Lady Slane 1986 - 7.8 (92)
- 8. "Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy" (1986)   Princess Victoria 1986 - 7.4 (83)
AKAs:
  • Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (USA)
- 9. The Importance of Being Earnest (1985) (TV) Lady Bracknell 1985 - 9.1 (46)
- 10. The Death of a Heart (1985) (TV)   Matchett 1985 - 7.6 (28)
AKAs:
  • Masterpiece Theatre: The Death of the Heart (USA: series title)
- 11. The Comedy of Errors (1983) (TV)   Aemilia 1983 - 6.6 (65)
AKAs:
  • The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors (USA: video title)
- 12. The Kingfisher (1983) (TV) Evelyn 1983 - 6.8 (45)
- 13. Attracta (1983) Attracta 1983 - 6.1 (5)
- 14. Witness for the Prosecution (1982) (TV) Janet Mackenzie 1982 - 7.3 (240)
- 15. Making Love (1982) Winnie Bates 1982 - 6.5 (1,005)
- 16. "Play for Today" (1970)   Lady Carlion (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 7.1 (52)
1 TV episode:
- 17. Miss Morison's Ghosts (1981) Miss Elizabeth Morison 1981 - 7.4 (47)
- 18. The Elephant Man (1980) Mothershead 1980 - 8.4 (51,488)
- 19. The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (1980) (TV) Princess Vilma 1980 - 5.1 (97)
- 20. "Tales of the Unexpected" (1979)   Louisa (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 7.7 (235)
AKAs:
  • Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected
- 21. King Richard the Second (1978) (TV)   Duchess of York 1978 - 8.6 (112)
AKAs:
  • Richard II
  • The Complete Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: King Richard the Second (USA: video title)
- 22. The Cat and the Canary (1978) Allison Crosby 1978 - 5.6 (416)
- 23. "ITV Playhouse" (1967)   (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 6.3 (13)
- 24. Voyage of the Damned (1976) Rebecca Weiler 1976 - 6.3 (995)
- 25. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)   Princess Dragomiroff 1974 - 7.3 (11,720)
AKAs:
  • Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express (UK: complete title)
- 26. Peer Gynt (1972) (TV)   Aase 1972 - -
AKAs:
  • Stage 2: Peer Gynt (UK: series title)
- 27. "Clochemerle" (1972)   Justine Putet (8 episodes, 1972) 1972 - 8.4 (25)
- 28. "Love Story" (1963)   Ariadne Lewis (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 8.3 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 29. When We Dead Awaken (1970) (TV) Irene 1970 - -
- 30. David Copperfield (1969) (TV) Mrs. Micawber 1969 - 6.1 (226)
- 31. "The Growing Summer" (1968) Great-Aunt Dymphna (unknown episodes) 1968 - -
- 32. "BBC Play of the Month" (1965)   Harriet / Lilly Moffat (2 episodes, 1966-1968) 1968 - 7.5 (24)
- 33. From Chekhov with Love (1968) (TV) 1968 - -
- 34. A Man for All Seasons (1966) Alice 1966 - 8.1 (11,582)
- 35. "Knock on Any Door" (1965)   (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - -
- 36. "Jackanory" (1965)   Storyteller (5 episodes, 1965) 1965 - 6.5 (56)
- 37. "Profiles in Courage" (1964)   Anne Hutchinson (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 9.2 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 38. "Z Cars" (1962)   Mrs. Hulme (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 7.5 (64)
1 TV episode:
- 39. Toys in the Attic (1963) Anna Berniers 1963 - 7.0 (326)
- 40. Sons and Lovers (1960)   Gertrude Morel 1960 - 7.4 (376)
AKAs:
  • D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers (Australia)
- 41. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955)   Laura Siddons (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.8 (1,223)
- 42. Separate Tables (1958) Pat Cooper 1958 - 7.7 (2,026)
- 43. How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957)   Edith Clitterburn 1957 - 6.3 (62)
AKAs:
  • Uncle George
- 44. Something of Value (1957)   Elizabeth McKenzie Newton 1957 - 6.5 (318)
AKAs:
  • Africa Ablaze (USA: reissue title)
- 45. "Lilli Palmer Theatre" (1955)   Ethel Waters (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - -
AKAs:
  • Theatre Royal (UK)
- 46. Single-Handed (1953)   Lucinda Bentley 1953 - 6.7 (236)
AKAs:
  • C.S. Forester's Sailor of the King (USA: complete title)
  • Sailor of the King (USA)
- 47. Outcast of the Islands (1952) Mrs. Almayer 1952 - 7.4 (250)
- 48. 'I Know Where I'm Going!' (1945) Joan Webster 1945 - 7.8 (2,575)
- 49. Major Barbara (1941)   Major Barbara 1941 - 7.2 (333)
AKAs:
  • George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara (UK: complete title)
- 50. The Fame of Grace Darling (1939) (TV) Grace Darling 1939 - -
- 51. Pygmalion (1938)   Eliza Doolittle 1938 - 8.0 (2,584)
AKAs:
  • Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion (UK: complete title)
- 52. Lancashire Luck (1937) Betty Lovejoy 1937 - -
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. A New Window Pane (1997) 1997 - -
- 2. I Know Where I'm Going! Revisited (1994) (TV) Herself - interviewed and in clips 1994 - 8.0 (42)
- 3. Backstage at Masterpiece Theatre (1991) (TV) Herself 1991 - 8.4 (10)
- 4. "Omnibus" (1967)   Herself (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.5 (14)
- 5. "The British Greats" (1980)   Herself - Interviewee (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - -
1 TV episode:
- 6. Night of 100 Stars (1977) (TV) Herself 1977 - -
- 7. The 39th Annual Academy Awards (1967) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role & Accepting Best Actor Award for Paul Scofield 1967 - 6.3 (58)
- 8. To Be a Woman (1951) (voice) Narrator 1951 - -
- 9. "Tonight on Broadway" (1948)   Herself (1 episode, 1948) 1948 - -
- 1. "Broadway: The American Musical"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV) Herself (Memorial Tribute)
- 3. "Omnibus"  
1 TV episode:

Additional Details

Other Works:
She played Josie in the original 1957 Broadway production of Eugene O'Neill's "A Moon for the Misbegotten". more
Publicity Listings:
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Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Crime | Mystery more

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