Known For: English actress (1894–1978)
Category: Actresses
Occupation: actor, stage actor, film actor
Country: United Kingdom
City: Kensington
Date of Birth: Tuesday, 18 September 1894
Died: 1978-12-12 00:00:00 in Q84
Language English
Virginia Lilian Emmeline Compton-Mackenzie,, known professionally as Fay Compton, was an English actress. She appeared in several films, and made many broadcasts, but was best known for her stage performances. She was known for her versatility, and appeared in Shakespeare, drawing room comedy, pantomime, modern drama, and classics such as Ibsen and Chekhov. In addition to performing in Britain, Compton appeared several times in the US, and toured Australia and New Zealand in a variety of stage plays.
BirthPlace | Kensington |
Awards | Q12201477 |
Spouses | H. G. Pelissier, Leon Quartermaine, Laurie de Freece, Ralph Michael |
Children | Anthony Pelissier |