Philippa Bevans
Philippa Bevans (born February 10, 1913 in London , England , † May 10, 1968 in New York City , New York ) was a British actress .
Life
Philippa Bevans began her career on Broadway in 1930 , where she appeared in numerous productions until 1967. Her best-known role was as housekeeper Mrs. Pearce in the original production of My Fair Lady, alongside Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison . A joint recording of I Could Have Danced All Night with Julie Andrews was released as a single in 1956 . In the 1950s she appeared in various television productions and series. In the 1960s she also starred in a few feature films, including Noch Zimmer frei at the side of Kim Novak , Jack Lemmon and Fred Astaire , Sidney Lumet's Die Clique and Don Siegel's Only 72 Hours .
Bevans died in New York City at the age of 55 .
Filmography (selection)
- 1962: Still rooms available (The Notorious Landlady)
- 1964: Henry's love life (The World of Henry Orient)
- 1966: The Clique (The Group)
- 1968: Only 72 hours left (Madigan)
Broadway
- 1930: Stepdaughters of War
- 1931: The Bellamy Trial
- 1939: Stop Press
- 1941: Ah, Wilderness!
- 1943: Harriet
- 1945: Dream Girl
- 1948: A Temporary Island
- 1948: Harvest of Years
- 1948: Six O'Clock Theater
- 1950: The Relapse
- 1951: Buy Me Blue Ribbons
- 1952: Mr. Pickwick
- 1954: The Starcross Story
- 1956: My Fair Lady
- 1959: Look After Lulu
- 1967: What Did We Do Wrong?
Web links
- Philippa Bevans in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Philippa Bevans in the Internet Broadway Database (English)
- Philippa Bevans at Allmusic (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bevans, Philippa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 10, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London , England , UK |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 10, 1968 |
| Place of death | New York City , New York , United States |