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Dilys Laye (Dilys Margaret Lay) was born on 11 March, 1934 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK, is an actress,writer,soundtrack. Discover Dilys Laye'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 75 years old?
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Dilys Margaret Lay |
| Occupation |
actress,writer,soundtrack |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
11 March, 1934 |
| Birthday |
11 March |
| Birthplace |
Muswell Hill, London, England, UK |
| Date of death |
13 February, 2009 |
| Died Place |
London, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 75 years old group.
Dilys Laye Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Dilys Laye height not available right now. We will update Dilys Laye's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Dilys Laye's Husband?
Her husband is Alan Downer (1972 - 16 March 1995) ( his death) ( 1 child), Garfield Morgan (1963 - ?) ( divorced), Frank Maher (1957 - ?) ( divorced)
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Alan Downer (1972 - 16 March 1995) ( his death) ( 1 child), Garfield Morgan (1963 - ?) ( divorced), Frank Maher (1957 - ?) ( divorced) |
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Dilys Laye Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dilys Laye worth at the age of 75 years old? Dilys Laye’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Dilys Laye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Carry on Cruising (1962) | £900 |
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Timeline
Raven haired, sometimes blonde (particulary in the earlier years), pretty actress who was born in 1934. Dilys Laye is an actress who is capable of a wide range of roles, from straight drama to comedy.
Educated (1944-1947) at St. Dominic's Convent, Harrow-on-the-Hill, and trained in theatre (1947-1949) at the Ada Foster Stage School.
Educated at St Dominic's Convent, Harrow-on-the-Hill, northwest London, she trained for the stage at the Aida Foster School and made her first appearance as a child in 1948 as Moritz in The Burning Bush at the New Lindsey Theatre.
Starting in the 1950s; she started like most other British film actresses of her era in studio system style films.
One of her first films was Paper Gallows (1950) and she continued in popular movies like Blue Murder at St.
Made her Broadway debut as Dulcie, Polly's friend, in the musical "The Boyfriend" when the London production transferred to New York in 1954. She co-starred with Julie Andrews (as Polly) and the two shared a Manhattan apartment for the duration of the run.
Trinian's (1957) and Doctor at Large (1957). Today, Dilys is often remembered for her appearances in the "Carry On. . " films. Her first "Carry On. . .
Character roles seem to be the order of the day recently with appearances in soaps such as Coronation Street (1960) and EastEnders (1985).
" appearance was in Carry on Cruising (1962) where along with Esma Cannon, she stole many of the best comedy scenes away from the regular cast; the famous bar scene is an example of this. She took over the role at four days' notice when Joan Sims was unable to appear because of ill health. Her next 'Carry On. . .
' appearance saw her take on a sinister and darker role in Carry on Spying (1964) as Lila. She even sings in a café bar scene - which was quite extraordinary and delivered well.
In Carry on Doctor (1967) she plays patient Mavis Winkle who is searching for love and finds it in the unusual place of the hospital ward, and in Carry on Camping (1969), she appeared alongside "Carry On. . . " legend Joan Sims. They are perfectly cast together and complement each others performances throughout the movie. Since "Carry On. . . " her work has mainly been on the stage with some television and film appearances.
Was taught poker by Sidney James during the filming of Carry on Camping (1969).
Co - wrote the 7 part television serial 'Chintz ' (1981) with Alex Adams and played the part of Dottie Nelson in it.
For the last 20 years she lived off Wimbledon Common in the house where she nursed her sick husband, the actor/writer Alan Downer, until his death in 1995. The stress of caring for him brought on her own serious illness but she recovered.
Other character parts have included Holby City (1999) and Doctors (2000).
