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Lana MorrisBritish film, stage and television actress
Date of Birth: 11.03.1930
Country:  Great Britain |
Biography of Lana Morris
Lana Morris was born as Averil Maureen Anita Morris on March 11, 1930, in Ruislip, London, England. She made her stage debut as a dancer in the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Regent's Park, London. She later changed her name to Lana Morris after film producer Herbert Wilcox cast her as Rosie the maid in the hit film 'Spring in Park Lane' alongside Anna Neagle and Michael Wilding.
In the 1950s, Lana Morris became one of the brightest British film stars, achieving significant success with roles in films such as 'Spring in Park Lane' and 'Trottie True'. She always appeared more confident and mature than many other British starlets of the post-war era. However, she often missed out on major roles and primarily settled for supporting roles in British films.
Later in her career, Lana Morris became a 'professional expert' on various 1960s television shows. She appeared in two comedies directed by John Paddy Carstairs, 'Trouble in Store' and 'Man of the Moment', alongside Norman Wisdom. In 1950, she participated in the farce 'Lose Your Head' in London's West End.
During the filming of the television program 'Kaleidoscope', Morris met her future husband Ronnie Walden, who later became the head of 'BBC Light Entertainment'. He passed away on March 10, 1978. Morris returned to the stage in 1967 and became a star in Frederick Knott's play 'Wait Until Dark', as well as other West End productions, including 'Play On With Love' in 1970 and the long-running comedy 'Move Over, Mrs Markham' in 1971, which also starred Moira Lister and Cicely Courtneidge.
In 1978, Morris appeared in productions of 'Shut Your Eyes' and 'Think of England', and in 1983, she replaced Judi Dench in a touring production of Hugh Whitemore's play 'Pack of Lies'.
In the 1980s, Lana Morris could be seen in television programs such as the drama series 'Howards' Way' and the series 'Inspector Morse'. Her television appearances were also broadcast worldwide, ensuring she remained in demand. Sadly, Morris passed away from a heart attack on May 28, 1998, in Windsor, Berkshire, England.
An influential critic once wrote about the British actress: "Lana Morris is one of the lucky few whose appearance is always eagerly awaited in films or plays."
