Age, Biography and Wiki

Doris Fitton (Doris Alice Lucy Walkden Fitton) was born on 3 November, 1897 in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines, is an Actress and stage director (1897–1985). Discover Doris Fitton'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 88 years old?

Popular As Doris Alice Lucy Walkden Fitton
Occupation Actress, theatrical director and producer
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 3 November 1897
Birthday 3 November
Birthplace Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines
Date of death 2 April, 1985
Died Place North Sydney, New South Wales
Nationality Philippines

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 November. She is a member of famous Actress with the age 88 years old group.

Doris Fitton Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, Doris Fitton height not available right now. We will update Doris Fitton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Doris Fitton's Husband?

Her husband is Norbert Mason (1922 - ?) ( 2 children)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Norbert Mason (1922 - ?) ( 2 children)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Doris Fitton Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doris Fitton worth at the age of 88 years old? Doris Fitton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Philippines. We have estimated Doris Fitton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income Actress

Doris Fitton Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Doris Fitton Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1897

Dame Doris Alice Lucy Walkden Fitton, (3 November 1897 – 2 April 1985) was an Australian actress of stage and film and theatrical director and producer who founded and for 35 years headed The Independent Theatre Ltd. in Sydney, New South Wales.

The Independent staged a diverse range of local and international dramas, many for the first time in Australia, in total during its tenure playing host to more than 400 productions including Gwen Meredith's, Shout at the Thunder, Sumner Locke Elliott's wartime comedy, Rusty Bugles and Max Afford's thriller Lady in Danger

Fitton was born in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines, to English-born broker Walter Albert and Janet Frazer (née Cameron) Fitton.

1902

Her father died when she was young and in 1902, aged five, she relocated to Australia, settling in Victoria with her mother and elder sister, Ethel.

She was educated at Loreto Convent, Ballarat and took acting classes with Gregan McMahon.

1915

Fitton had her first acting role in Melbourne with J. C. Williamson in 1915.

1922

In 1922 Fitton married law clerk Norbert Keck "Tug" Mason in Sydney, where they lived in Chatswood, New South Wales and Potts Point, New South Wales before moving to Berry Street, North Sydney in 1953.

Fitton joined the Turret Theatre, where she was secretary as well as performer.

1925

Doris and "Tug" Mason had two sons, Ewen Richard Cameron Mason (born 19 February 1925) and Malcolm John (born 26 July 1933).

1930

She helped found The Independent Theatre (known then simply as Independent Theatre) in St James' Hall in 1930, taking its name from the Independent Theatre Society founded in London by J. T. Grein.

1938

As the company developed, they progressively moved to better premises until in 1938 they took over the old Coliseum in Miller Street, North Sydney.

All told, The Independent Theatre staged more than 400 productions, including Sumner Locke Elliott's controversial Rusty Bugles, Max Afford's Lady in Danger and Gwen Meredith's Shout at the Thunder.

Doris Fitton was usually producer and director, and frequently acted in productions as a leading lady, and in each of these roles she won praise from the critics.

1952

In 1952, they were living at a three-storey flat in Pott's Point before moving to North Sydney in 1953.

They then lived in a house in Berry St, North Sydney.

This house was later demolished to make way for the Northern Expressway.

They then moved to Ridge Street, North Sydney, around the corner from The Independent Theatre.

1955

She gained public recognition for her commitment to theatre in Australia with her appointments as Officer of Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1955, as Commander (CBE) in 1975, and as Dame Commander (DBE) in 1982.

1977

With Doris's failing health, The Independent closed in May 1977.

1981

Doris Fitton published her autobiography, Not Without Heat and Dust, in 1981.

1985

She died in North Sydney, on 2 April 1985, aged 87.

1986

A commemorative plaque was unveiled on 17 December 1986 on the footpath in front of the Independent Theatre in her honour, with the famous stanza from William Shakespeare As You Like It: "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances..."

Doris Fitton Park at 1 Little Walker Street, North Sydney, is named after her.

1998

It was reopened in 1998, continuing its tradition as a training ground for young actors and playwrights.