Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 192023 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was a Scottish born actress of film, television and stage.

Life and career

During her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to

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, Hertfordshire, where he father worked as a

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. She made her theatrical debut at the

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, and later trained at the

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. Frequent reference to Kerr is made in '' The Kenneth Williams Diaries'' (edited by

Russell Davies Robert Russell Davies (born 5 April 1946) is a British journalist and broadcaster. Davies was born in Barmouth, North Wales. He attended Manchester Grammar School, according to his own statement on a November 2010 ''Brain of Britain'' programme ...

). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions. Davies, Russell (ed.) (1993): ''The Kenneth Williams Diaries''. following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her.Obituary: Annette Kerr
''The Daily Telegraph'', 28 October 2013. Her television appearances included roles in series such as the pilot episode - " Identified" - of Anderson's live-action series '' UFO'' (1970), ''

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'' (1991-9, as Dora Grimes) and '' London's Burning'' (1992). Her last credited TV work was ''

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'' (1995, as Ruth). This marked her second appearance in the series, following a minor part as "Lady in Teashop" (1992). She died at the actors' retirement home

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, where she had been resident, in London on 23 September 2013, aged 93.Death Announcement
''The Daily Telegraph'', September 2013

Filmography

References

External links

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