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Leonie Forbes was born on 14 June, 1937, is a Jamaican actress and broadcaster (1937–2022). Discover Leonie Forbes'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 85 years old?

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Born 14 June 1937
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Date of death 25 October, 2022
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1937

Leonie Evadne Forbes OD (14 June 1937 – 25 October 2022) was a Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer who was active in theatre, radio, and television.

Forbes born and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica.

She attended Kingston Senior School before going on to Excelsior College and the Durham College of Commerce.

After leaving school, she worked as a typist at the University of the West Indies.

Forbes later began working for playwright Barry Reckord, typing his scripts.

1959

She joined the new Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) in 1959 as a radio announcer, and later won a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in England.

Forbes spent six years at RADA studying radio, television, and stage techniques, at the same time working as a writer for BBC Caribbean and appearing in a number of television dramas – including Z-Cars, The Odd Man, Public Eye, and Hugh and I.

1962

Her first appearance in professional theatre came in 1962, when she played in Lloyd Reckord's Busha Bluebeard.

1966

In 1966, Forbes returned to Jamaica and resumed her work with the JBC.

1968

She lived in Australia from 1968 to 1970 while her husband worked at the University of Queensland, and during that time acted in a number of radio dramas for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as working part-time as a drama teacher.

1972

In 1972, Forbes was appointed head of Radio Two, the JBC's FM service.

1976

She was elevated to overall director of radio broadcasting in 1976.

Forbes continued acting both during and after her time at the JBC.

She appeared in many locally-made plays and films, but also in overseas productions like Milk and Honey, The Orchid House, Soul Survivor, ''

I Is A Long Memoried Woman, What My Mother Told Me, Lord Have Mercy! and A Winter Tale''.

1980

In 1980, Forbes was made an Officer of the Order of Distinction for her work.

2012

She published an autobiography in 2012.