Violet Farebrother | |
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Born |
Grimsby,
Lincolnshire, England | 22 August 1888
Died | 27 September 1969
Eastbourne,
Sussex, England | (aged 81)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1907–1965 |
Violet Farebrother (22 August 1888 – 27 September 1969) was an English actress. [1] [2] She appeared in 25 films between 1911 and 1965, including three films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She was born in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, and died in Eastbourne, Sussex. [1]
On stage from 1907, her theatre work included touring with Frank Benson's company, and playing Gertrude opposite Donald Wolfit's Hamlet on Broadway. [3] [4] [5]