Ethel Griffies British theatre, television and film actress. Date of Birth: 26.04.1878 Country: Great Britain

Content:

1. Ethel Woods: A Stage and Screen Legend
2. Early Career and Stage Success
3. Film and Television Roles
4. Personal Life
5. Later Years and Legacy
6. Filmography

Ethel Woods: A Stage and Screen Legend

Ethel Woods (1866-1975) was a renowned British actress whose career spanned theater, television, and film. Born into a family of actors, she made her theatrical debut at the tender age of 15 in 1881.

Early Career and Stage Success

Throughout her early career, Woods established herself as a versatile stage actress. She performed in numerous productions, including Shakespearean plays and contemporary dramas. Her exceptional talent and stage presence earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

Film and Television Roles

From the early days of cinema, Woods began appearing in films. Her filmography includes over 90 movies, many of which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age. Some of her notable performances include "Billy Liar" (1963), "The Birds" (1963), and "How Green Was My Valley" (1941). Additionally, she appeared in 10 television series, demonstrating her adaptability to the evolving entertainment landscape.

Personal Life

Woods was married twice. Her first husband, Walter Beaumont, passed away in 1910. She later married actor Edward Cooper in 1917, a union that lasted until his death in 1956.

Later Years and Legacy

In her later years, Woods continued to perform on stage and screen. One of her most memorable roles was that of the elderly ornithologist Mrs. Bundy in Alfred Hitchcock's classic film "The Birds." At the time of her passing in 1975, she held the distinction of being the oldest active actress in British theater.

Filmography

Billy Liar (1963) - Florence, Billy's Grandmother
The Birds (1963) - Mrs. Bundy, Ornithologist
Devotion (1946) - Aunt Branswell
Saratoga Trunk (1945) - Clarissa Van Steed
Honeymoon Ahead (1945) - Mrs. Sarah Fenway
The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) - Lady Stover
Music for Millions (1944) - Mrs. McGuff
Holy Matrimony (1943) - Lady Vail
Castle in the Desert (1942) - Lily
How Green Was My Valley (1941) - Mrs. Nicholas
The Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) - Mrs. Kane
Waterloo Bridge (1940) - Mrs. Clark (uncredited)
Anna Karenina (1935) - Madame Kartashova
Jane Eyre (1934) - Grace Poole

Ballet

Mark Ballas	Berta Yampolskaya	Uran Sarbagishev
Vera Zorina	Natalya Osipova	Lloyd Riggins