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Una StubbsEnglish actress and dancer
Date of Birth: 01.05.1937
Country:  Great Britain |
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Early Life and Career
Una Stubbs was born on May 1, 1937, in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. From an early age, she attended dance school at the insistence of her mother. She later pursued dance as a career and even appeared in commercials for Rowntree's candies.
In 1958, Stubbs joined the musical group The Dougie Squires. Her acting career began in the same year with a role in the musical TV series "Rush Hour." She went on to make cameo appearances in "The Benny Hill Show" and the Cliff Richard musical "Summer Holiday."
Rise to Prominence
Despite her talent and beauty, Stubbs primarily played supporting roles in her early career. She appeared in films such as "Carry On Teacher," "Hud," and "Three Hats for Lisa." Her breakthrough came in 1966 with a starring role in the long-running ITV series "Till Death Us Do Part."
Stubbs continued to appear in popular TV shows and films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. She played the role of Auntie Sally in "Worzel Gummidge" and appeared in comedies such as "The Wind in the Willows," "Victor and Maria," and "Tottie: The True Story of a Doll's House."
Global Stardom
In the new millennium, Stubbs began to receive leading roles. She starred in "EastEnders," "The Bill," and "Agatha Christie's Marple: Forgotten Murder." Her career peaked in 2010 when she was cast as Mrs. Hudson in the highly acclaimed BBC series "Sherlock."
The role of Mrs. Hudson brought Stubbs international recognition and critical acclaim. She appeared in the series for all four seasons and became an iconic figure in popular culture.
Later Career and Personal Life
In her later years, Stubbs appeared in the TV series "Starlings," "Call the Midwife," and "The Golden Years." She also starred in the TV movie "Murder on the Blackpool Express."
Stubbs was married twice. Her first marriage to actor Peter Gilmore ended in divorce after 11 years. She later married actor Nicholas Henson with whom she had two sons. That marriage also ended in divorce.
Stubbs had a close relationship with her two sons, who followed in their parents' footsteps and became composers. She had six grandchildren who brought her great joy.
Death and Legacy
Una Stubbs passed away on August 12, 2021, at the age of 84. The cause of her death was not disclosed, but it is known that she had been battling an illness in recent months.
Stubbs is remembered as a talented actress, a devoted mother and grandmother, and a beloved figure in British entertainment.
