- In her youth, she wanted to be a dancer, but was persuaded by her actor-father to become an actress instead.
- From the 1950's, enjoyed a successful career on the London stage, including a season at the Old Vic.
- Tutored aspiring actors at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
- Educated in California (1924 - 34), Switzerland (1934 - 36) and England (1936 - 38).
- Son Brook born 1962.
- Daughter of Clive Brook and Mildred Evelyn
- Older sister of Lyndon Brook.
- Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Kentish.
- Made her London West End debut in November 1942 as Marie in 'Aren't Men Beasts' at the Garrick Theatre.
- Made her stage debut in August 1941 as Rose in 'Little Dundas' at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, California.
- Joined the A.T.S. March '43 to November '45 appearing with the 'Stars in Battle Dress' unit.
- Television debut in 'Of Human Bondage in America in 1940.
- Speaks English, French and Spanish.
- Trained for the theatre under Kate Rorke and Dame May Witty.
- An Associate Member of RADA.
- After war service she joined the Bristol Old Voc.
- Awarded 'Clarence Derwent Award in 1999 for Best Performance in a Supporting Role.
- Born in her mother's home town of York.
- Attended RADA 1938/39.
- Born at her parent's home in Bootham Bar York.
- Appeared on the New York stage in 'Letters to Lucerne' (1942), 'You Never Can Tell' (1945), 'The Cocktail Party' (1949), and 'Dial M For Murder' (1958).
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