Pauline Collins
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About
English thespian who earned a 1990 Oscar nomination for her leading role in Shirley Valentine. From 1971 to 1975, she also appeared in the series Upstairs, Downstairs. She has amassed over 70 acting credits throughout her long career.
Before Fame
She made her London West End debut in a 1965 production of Passion Flower Hotel.
Trivia
She had recurring television roles on Mount Pleasant, Bleak House, and The Ambassador. She played Joanna Silverman in the comedy Dough.
Family Life
She married John Alderton in 1969. The couple had four children.
Associated With
She and Maggie Smith both appeared in the 2012 comedy Quartet.
