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Nyree Dawn Porter is a Actor Néo-Zélandaise born on 22 january 1936 at Napier (Nouvelle zelande)
Nyree Dawn Porter OBE (22 January 1936 – 10 April 2001), born Ngaire Dawn Porter ("Nyree" is the phonetic spelling of her birth forename), was a New Zealand-born stage, film and television actress.
In 1970, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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Birth name Ngaire Dawn Porter
Nationality Nouvelle zelande
Birth 22 january 1936 at Napier (Nouvelle zelande)
Death 10 april 2001 (at 65 years)
Awards Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Nationality Nouvelle zelande
Birth 22 january 1936 at Napier (Nouvelle zelande)
Death 10 april 2001 (at 65 years)
Awards Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Biography
Her first husband, Byron O'Leary, died in 1970 of an accidental drug overdose. In 1975, the actress married actor Robin Halstead; after the birth of their daughter, Natalya Francesca Halstead, the couple divorced in 1987.In 1970, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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Hilary and Jackie (1999)
, 2h1Directed by Anand Tucker
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography, Musical
Themes Films about families, Films about music and musicians, Films about classical music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie
Roles Dame Margot Fonteyn
Rating72%
The film is divided into two sections, the first telling events from Hilary's point of view and the second from Jackie's. It opens with Hilary and Jackie as children being taught by their mother to dance and play musical instruments, the cello for Jackie and the flute for Hilary. Jackie does not take practising seriously at first, but when she does, she becomes a virtuoso, quickly rising to international prominence. Marriage to pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim follows.
From Beyond the Grave (1974)
, 1h37Directed by Kevin Connor
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Films about animals, Natural horror films
Actors Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, Ian Bannen, Diana Dors, Angela Pleasence, David Warner
Roles Susan Warren
Rating65%
Four customers purchase (or take) items from Temptations Limited, an antiques shop whose motto is "Offers You Cannot Resist". A nasty fate awaits those who cheat the shop's Proprietor (Peter Cushing).
The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
, 1h40Directed by Peter Duffell
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Horror comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Ghost films, Comedy horror films
Actors Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Nyree Dawn Porter, Denholm Elliott, Jon Pertwee, Joss Ackland
Roles Ann Norton (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
Rating64%
Shortly after renting an old country house, film star Paul Henderson mysteriously disappears and Inspector Holloway (John Bennett) from Scotland Yard is called to investigate. Inquiring at the local police station, Holloway is told some of the house's history. He then contacts the estate agent (John Bryans) renting the house, who elaborates further by telling Holloway about its previous tenants.
Jane Eyre (1970)
, 1h50Directed by Delbert Mann
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Themes Films about children
Actors George C. Scott, Susannah York, Ian Bannen, Rachel Kempson, Nyree Dawn Porter, Jack Hawkins
Roles Blanche Ingram
Rating63%
Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to the cruel school institution of Lowood. On leaving, she takes a position as governess to a girl named Adele at Thornfield Hall. Fully aware of her low rank and plain countenance, she makes the best of her situation. But Thornfield holds many secrets and despite mysterious occurrences that Jane cannot comprehend, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele's guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light which needs all her courage, love and maturity.
The Cracksman (1963)
Directed by Peter Graham Scott
Actors Charlie Drake, Nyree Dawn Porter, George Sanders, Dennis Price, Percy Herbert, Eddie Byrne
Roles Muriel
Rating58%
Charlie Drake plays honest locksmith Ernest Wright whose problem is that he cannot resist the challenge of a lock. First he is duped by a debonair con man into opening a car. He is caught by the police but is released on probation. Next the same man fools him into breaking into a house, and he lands in jail for a year. When he is released, he gets tricked into opening a safe, for which he receives a three-year jail sentence and an undeserved reputation as a master thief. Upon his release he finds himself as a pawn being manipulated by two gangs into a safe-cracking scheme but, with the help of undercover police woman Muriel played by Nyree Dawn Porter, he helps trap the crooks and clear his name.
Two Left Feet (1963)
, 1h33Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Michael Crawford, David Hemmings, Nyree Dawn Porter, Julia Foster, Bernard Lee, David Lodge
Roles Eileen
Rating68%
Based on David Stuart Leslie's novel, Two Left Feet is a story about Alan Crabbe (Michael Crawford) a callow youth desperate for a date with any girl who can offer him the experience he lacks. Every time Alan tries a manful stride into the jungle of sex, his two left feet turn the attempt into a trip-and-stumble. Then he meets Eileen (Nyree Dawn Porter), the new waitress at the corner cafe, and some sparks begin to fly.
Operation Snatch (1962)
, 1h27Directed by Robert Day
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Political films
Actors Terry-Thomas, George Sanders, Lionel Jeffries, Jocelyn Lane, Mark Eden, Ronnie Corbett
Roles W.R.A.C. Officer
Rating66%
Part-Time Wife (1961)
, 1h10Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Anton Rodgers, Nyree Dawn Porter, Mark Singleton
Roles Jenny Briggs
Rating54%
Footloose and fancy-free bachelor Drew needs to find a wife to impress a visiting rich uncle. The uncle has made it clear Drew will only inherit his business when he's married and respectable. Drew's friends Tom and Jenny agree to help him out by allowing Jenny to pose as his wife. Tom is a struggling insurance salesman, and Drew promises him a big insurance deal to add incentive. Farcical complications ensue.
Identity Unknown (1960)
Directed by Frank Marshall
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, War
Themes Transport films, Aviation films
Actors Richard Stapley, Pauline Yates, Patricia Ruth Plunkett, Beatrice Varley, Valentine Dyall, Derek Blomfield
Roles Pam
Rating57%
Two reporters develop a relationship while investigating an aircraft accident.
Sentenced for Life (1960)
, 1h4Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Basil Dignam, Jack Gwillim, Francis Matthews, Nyree Dawn Porter
Roles Betty Martin
Rating64%
Engineer John Richards is wrongly accused of selling secrets to enemy agents, and receives a life sentence in prison. Richards suspects his ex-partner Ralph Thompson is responsible for framing him, and asks his son, Jim, a law student, to investigate.