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Dora Bryan (Dora May Broadbent) was born on 7 February, 1923 in Parbold, Lancashire, England, UK, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Dora Bryan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
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Dora May Broadbent |
Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
Age |
91 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
Born |
7 February 1923 |
Birthday |
7 February |
Birthplace |
Parbold, Lancashire, England, UK |
Date of death |
23 July, 2014 |
Died Place |
Hove, East Sussex, England, UK |
Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 91 years old group.
Dora Bryan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Dora Bryan height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .
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5' 3" (1.6 m) |
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Who Is Dora Bryan's Husband?
Her husband is Bill Lawton (7 February 1954 - 14 August 2008) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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Husband |
Bill Lawton (7 February 1954 - 14 August 2008) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
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Dora Bryan Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dora Bryan worth at the age of 91 years old? Dora Bryan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Dora Bryan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
A Taste of Honey (1961) | £1,500 |
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Timeline
Was the younger of two children of Albert Broadbent (1894-1959), the director of a cotton mill, and his wife, Georgina (née Hill) Broadbent (1896-1960).
Dora Bryan was born on February 7, 1923 in Parbold, Lancashire, England as Dora May Broadbent.
Pregnant in 1955 and 1957, she suffered miscarriages on both occasions, which led to severe depression and a nervous breakdown. She suffered a third miscarriage and in 1980 and was hospitalised again for depression and alcohol dependency. She did bear one biological child, William Lawton, after she and her husband had adopted two children: Daniel and Georgina. Daniel had one son (Samuel) and William had one son (Nathaniel). Georgina Lawton died from alcoholism at the age of only 36.
She was an actress, known for A Taste of Honey (1961), The Fallen Idol (1948) and Last of the Summer Wine (1973). She was married to Bill Lawton.
Used to own Clarges Hotel in Brighton which was seen in Carry on at Your Convenience (1971), when the workers' coach pulls up outside. Exterior shots of the hotel were used in Carry on Girls (1973). The hotel was later converted into a block of flats (an apartment building).
Twice played the mother in a mother and daughter role with Anne Reid, both times for Victoria Wood, despite being only a dozen years older than Reid. The first time was in 1986 in a sketch in an episode of Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985), and the second time was in 1998 in an episode of Dinnerladies (1998).
She was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1995 (1994 season) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in "The Birthday Party".
Bryan was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama, as well as for her charitable work on behalf of animals in need as well as the homeless.