
Person
Diana Churchill
Acting · 1913–1994 · Wembley, London, England, UK
Biography
Diana Churchill (21 August 1913 – 8 October 1994) was an English actress. She was born Diana Josephine Churchill in Wembley, Middlesex on 21 August 1913. On leaving school she begged her father to let her train for the stage. She made her first professional appearance in 1931 and her film debut in 1933, but her big break came in 1935 with the comedy film Foreign Affaires. She was a crisp, opulent blonde with blue eyes who appeared in several British films, including Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Kathleen Scott. She was married to the actors Barry K. Barnes (1938-1965) and Mervyn Johns (1976-1992). She died from multiple sclerosis at age 81 in Northwood on 8 October 1994.
Known for

The New Avengers
Dowager Lady
Armchair Mystery Theatre
Emily

Scott of the Antarctic
Kathleen Scott

The History of Mr. Polly
Annie Larkins

Winston Churchill: A Giant in the Century
Self (archive footage)

The Dominant Sex
Angela Shale

The Winter's Tale
Paulina

Service for Ladies
Minor Role (uncredited)

Dishonour Bright
Ivy Lamb Champion

Law and Disorder
Janet Preston
Filmography
- 2014Winston Churchill: A Giant in the CenturySelf (archive footage)
- 1976The New AvengersDowager Lady
- 1968The Winter's TalePaulina
- 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreEmily
- 1949The History of Mr. PollyAnnie Larkins
- 1948Scott of the AntarcticKathleen Scott
- 1940Castle of CrimesBetty Harlowe
- 1940Law and DisorderJanet Preston
- 1938Yes, Madam?Sally Galt
- 1938Jane Steps OutJane Wilton
- 1938HousemasterRosemary Faringdon
- 1937School for HusbandsMarion Carter
- 1937The Dominant SexAngela Shale
- 1936SensationMaisie Turnpit
- 1936Dishonour BrightIvy Lamb Champion
- 1936Pot Luck
- 1935Foreign AffairesSophie
- 1932Sally BishopTypist
- 1932Service for LadiesMinor Role (uncredited)
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