Eileen Atkins - Born 1934
British Actress and Screenwriter
Added to the album by Lee, a wonderful man
When Eileen Atkins was a little girl, a gypsy woman prophecised that she would become a famous dancer. Her mother immediately enrolled her in dance lessons and she did indeed earn a living for a while dancing in clubs and for soldiers in the war. Thanks to an inspirational teacher, Eileen attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
She appeared in her first professional play in 1952 and has worked ever since, including completing two seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has appeared on stage in some of theatre's most celebrated plays and has worked with some of the professions finest actors and directors.
Eileen has also had a success film and television career. Her work on British television includes shows such as Upstairs, Downstairs, Cold Comfort Farm and David Copperfield. She has also appeared in some of the British film industry's best work of recent times including Gosford Park, Jack and Sarah and Vanity Fair. She has received a number of honours for her acting talent, amongst them, three Laurence Olivier Awards, a BAFTA and an Emmy.
Eileen is also an occasional screenwriter.
Similarly to Helen Mirren (Wonderful Woman No. 79), Eileen's feminine allure knows no limits of age. Famously, not long before her 70th birthday, she was propositioned by Irish
She's an incredibly attractive woman. Has a wicked turn of phrase and incredible wit. Very attractive woman.
Colin Farrell
Once again this album celebrates a wonderfully talented actress and a fantastically formidable woman.
There's no such thing as a legend.
Eileen Atkins
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