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Edna Doré

Bio: Born Edna Lillian Gorring on May 31, 1921 in Bromely, Kent Edna Doré was an actress, best known for playing the battleaxe Mo Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 to 1990 and for the films Les Misérables (1998), and the Mike Leigh films Another Year, All or Nothing and High Hopes, the latter saw her receive the award for Best Supporting Player at the 1989 European Film Awards. She was married to Alexander Doré
Born: Tue, May 31 1921
Birthplace: Bromley, Kent, England

Death: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Edna Doré is 92 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Edna Doré was 89 in Another Year as 'Allotment Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of 44 Inch Chest
44 Inch Chest
Edna Doré was 88 in 44 Inch Chest as 'Archie's Mum'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2009
Poster of Skellig
Skellig
Edna Doré was 87 in Skellig as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 2009
Poster of Stuart: A Life Backwards
Stuart: A Life Backwards
Edna Doré was 86 in Stuart: A Life Backwards as 'Stuart's Gran'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2007
Poster of All About George
All About George
Edna Doré was 84 in All About George as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of All or Nothing
All or Nothing
Edna Doré was 81 in All or Nothing as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002
Poster of Weak at Denise
Weak at Denise
Edna Doré was 80 in Weak at Denise
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 2001
Poster of Goodbye Charlie Bright
Goodbye Charlie Bright
Edna Doré was 79 in Goodbye Charlie Bright as 'Miss Saville'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of Tube Tales
Tube Tales
Edna Doré was 78 in Tube Tales as 'Bag Lady (segment "My Father The Liar")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
Edna Doré was 76 in Les Misérables as 'Old Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Edna Doré was 76 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Mrs. Umney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Nil by Mouth
Nil by Mouth
Edna Doré was 76 in Nil by Mouth as 'Kath'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Brazen Hussies
Brazen Hussies
Edna Doré was 75 in Brazen Hussies as 'Justin's Gran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1996
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
Edna Doré was 71 in Trust Me as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of Gas and Candles
Gas and Candles
Edna Doré was 70 in Gas and Candles as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1991
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Edna Doré was 67 in High Hopes as 'Mrs Bender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of King of the Ghetto
King of the Ghetto
Edna Doré was 64 in King of the Ghetto as 'Mrs Deedes'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1986
Poster of Reservations
Reservations
Edna Doré was 64 in Reservations as 'Suzie's Maid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1985
Poster of Under the Skin
Under the Skin
Edna Doré was 60 in Under the Skin as 'Mrs. Clark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 1982
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Edna Doré was 59 in Pasmore as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of The Wind of Change
The Wind of Change
Edna Doré was 39 in The Wind of Change
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Lena, O My Lena
Lena, O My Lena
Edna Doré was 39 in Lena, O My Lena as 'Second Woman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Jungle Street
Jungle Street
Edna Doré was 38 in Jungle Street as 'Mrs. Collins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1960
Poster of More Deadly than the Male
More Deadly than the Male
Edna Doré was 38 in More Deadly than the Male as 'Ruth LeFol'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 1959
Poster of My Little Eye
My Little Eye
Edna Doré will be 92+ in My Little Eye as 'Aunty'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey
Edna Doré was 85+ in Gavin & Stacey as 'Edna Sutcliffe'.
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Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of Hotel Babylon
Hotel Babylon
Edna Doré was 84+ in Hotel Babylon
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Thu, Jan 19 2006
Poster of All About George
All About George
Edna Doré was 84+ in All About George as ', Lily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Edna Doré was 83+ in Doctor Who as 'Maeve'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
Edna Doré was 83+ in The Paul O'Grady Show
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Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Edna Doré was 82+ in Shameless as 'Nin'.
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Tue, Jan 13 2004
Poster of Eyes Down
Eyes Down
Edna Doré was 82+ in Eyes Down as 'Mary'.
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Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Edna Doré was 79+ in Murder in Mind as 'Grandmother Kite'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Our Mutual Friend
Our Mutual Friend
Edna Doré was 76+ in Our Mutual Friend as 'Betty Higden'.
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Mon, Mar 09 1998
Poster of Roger Roger
Roger Roger
Edna Doré was 76+ in Roger Roger as 'May'.
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Thu, Jan 08 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Edna Doré was 75+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Granny Brightwell'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of No Bananas
No Bananas
Edna Doré was 74+ in No Bananas as 'Grandma Slater'.
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Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Edna Doré was 71+ in Peak Practice as 'Maisie Jutson, Maisie Pullen'.
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Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Streets Apart
Streets Apart
Edna Doré was 67+ in Streets Apart as 'Gran'.
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Mon, Oct 24 1988
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Edna Doré was 66+ in The Play on One as 'Betty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Edna Doré was 65+ in Casualty as 'Grace Harper, Joan Hughes'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Mysteries
The Mysteries
Edna Doré was 64+ in The Mysteries as 'Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah'.
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Sun, Dec 22 1985
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Edna Doré was 63+ in EastEnders as 'Mo Butcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Edna Doré was 63+ in The Bill
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Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Tenko
Tenko
Edna Doré was 60+ in Tenko as 'Edna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 1981
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Edna Doré was 58+ in Terry and June as 'Gert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street
Edna Doré was 55+ in The Duchess of Duke Street as 'Mrs Bertram'.
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Sat, Sep 04 1976
Poster of Open All Hours
Open All Hours
Edna Doré was 54+ in Open All Hours as 'Woman Wanting Firelighters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 20 1976
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Edna Doré was 49+ in Play for Today as 'Mrs. Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Outbreak of Murder
Outbreak of Murder
Edna Doré was 41+ in Outbreak of Murder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 21 1962