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Joy Adamson(1917-1987)

  • Actress
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Joy Adamson was born on 26 April 1917 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Rookery Nook (1953), Comin' Thro the Rye (1947) and The Vise (1954). She was married to Brian Haines. She died on 11 October 1987 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
BornApril 26, 1917
DiedOctober 11, 1987(70)
BornApril 26, 1917
DiedOctober 11, 1987(70)
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Known for

Rookery Nook
TV Movie
  • Poppy Dickie
  • 1953
Comin' Thro the Rye
4.0
  • Commentator(voice)
  • 1947
The Vise (1954)
The Vise
6.8
TV Series
  • Betty Williams
  • Miss Burrows
Without Witness
TV Movie
  • Miss Saunders
  • 1948

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Actress

  • The Vise (1954)
    The Vise
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Miss Burrows
    • Betty Williams
    • 1955
  • Rookery Nook
    TV Movie
    • Poppy Dickie
    • 1953
  • Without Witness
    TV Movie
    • Miss Saunders
    • 1948
  • Jenny Villiers
    TV Movie
    • First actress
    • 1948
  • R.U.R. (1948)
    R.U.R.
    TV Movie
    • Sulla, a robotess
    • 1948
  • The Adding Machine
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Three
    • 1948
  • Comin' Thro the Rye
    4.0
    • Commentator (voice)
    • 1947
  • Rotten Row
    TV Movie
    • Ivy
    • 1947

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  • Born
    • April 26, 1917
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • October 11, 1987
    • Hampstead, London, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Brian HainesDecember 25, 1948 - 1954 (divorced)

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