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June Whitfield

Acting

Born November 11, 1925 · Streatham, London, England, UK

Died December 28, 2018

Biography

Dame June Rosemary Whitfield DBE was an English radio, television and film actress. Her big break was a lead in the BBC Light Programme radio comedy Take It from Here from 1953. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career.

Awards & recognition

  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2017
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1998
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1985

Filmography26 titles