Shelagh Fraser
| Shelagh Fraser | |
|---|---|
 in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) | |
| Born |
Sheila[1] Mary Fraser 25 November 1920 Purley, London, Surrey, England, UK |
| Died |
29 August 2000 (aged 79) London, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1944-2000 |
| Spouse(s) |
Anthony Squire (m. 1961; div. ?) |
| Relatives | Moyra Fraser (sister) |
Shelagh Fraser (25 November 1920[2] – 29 August 2000) was an English actress.
Career
She was best known for her role as Luke Skywalker's ill-fated aunt, Beru Lars in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (though Fraser's voice was dubbed in some prints of the film). She appeared in more than 50 films and TV shows during her career, including Z-Cars and Softly, Softly, A Family at War, The Professionals and Heartbeat on television, and such films as The Witches, Till Death Us Do Part, The Body Stealers, Doomwatch and Hope and Glory.[3]
Personal Life
She was married and divorced from Anthony Squire.[4] She was the sister of ballerina/actress Moyra Fraser.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The History of Mr. Polly | Minnie Larkins | |
| 1952 | Salute the Toff | Myra Lorne | |
| 1955 | Raising a Riot | Mary Kent | |
| 1956 | The Last Man to Hang? | Mrs Bracket | |
| 1958 | The Son of Robin Hood | Constance | |
| 1966 | The Witches | Mrs Creek | |
| 1968 | Till Death Us Do Part | Mike's Mother | |
| 1969 | A Touch of Love | Miss Gurnsey | |
| The Body Stealers | Mrs Thatcher | ||
| Staircase | Cub Mistress | ||
| Two Gentlemen Sharing | Helen Marriott | ||
| 1972 | Doomwatch | Mrs. Betty Straker | |
| 1973 | Nothing But the Night | Mrs Alison | |
| 1974 | Persecution | Mrs Banks | aka Sheba, The Graveyard, The Terror of Sheba |
| 1977 | Star Wars | Aunt Beru | |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | WVS Woman | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Doomwatch | Joan Prentice | Episode: The Islanders |
References
- ↑ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
- ↑ Obituary in The Guardian
- ↑ "Shelagh Fraser". BFI.
- ↑ "Shelagh Fraser". Telegraph.co.uk. 20 September 2000.
- ↑ Michael Coveney. "Moyra Fraser obituary". the Guardian.
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