Pauline Collins, OBE (born 3 September 1940) is an English actress of the stage, television, and film. She first came to prominence portraying Sarah Moffat in Upstairs, Downstairs and its spin-off Thomas & Sarah during the 1970s. She later drew acclaim for playing the title role in the play Shirley Valentine for which she received Laurence Olivier, Tony, and Drama Desk awards. She reprised the role in a 1989 film adaptation, winning a BAFTA and garnering Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
Louise Rohr, Kate Alderton, Richard Alderton, Nicholas Alderton
Awards
Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play
Star Sign
Virgo
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Mother of Kate Alderton (b. 1972), Nicholas John Alderton (b. 1973) and Richard Antony Alderton (b. 1977).
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Pauline and husband John Alderton, both stars of the 70's sit-com "No Honestly" attended Lynsey De Paul's funeral on 7 October 2014 in London. Lynsey De Paul was a close friend and also wrote the theme tune to No Honestly, ironically almost 40 years ago to the day.
After more than 20 years, Pauline and husband John Alderton co-starred together in the 2004 play "Going Straight" at London's Richmond Theatre. It was a family affair as daughter/actress Kate Alderton completed the three-person cast.
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One of 31 performers to have acted in both the 20th Century Doctor Who (1963) TV series and the 21 Century Doctor Who (2005).
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Pauline also has an older daughter Louise, with actor Tony Rohr. She gave her up for adoption when she was penniless and single at the age of 23. The pair were reunited 22 years later. Pauline's book, Letter To Louise, documented these events.
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Her guest appearance in Doctor Who (1963) nearly led to her becoming one of the Doctor's companions. But she turned down the chance to take a spin in the TARDIS to concentrate on other roles.
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She was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama. She won a Tony Award as Best Actress in a Play for "Shirley Valentine.".
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Born in Devon, England to Irish emigrant parents, and educated at a convent school.
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