Annette Kerr

Biography

Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 1920 – 23 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was an English actress of Scottish descent of film, television and stage. During her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to Watford, Hertfordshire, where he father worked as a physiotherapist. She made her theatrical debut at the Watford Palace Theatre, and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Frequent reference to Kerr is made in The Kenneth Williams Diaries (edited by Russell Davies). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions. following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her. Her television appearances included roles in series such as the pilot episode - "Identified" - of Anderson's live-action series UFO (1970), 2point4 Children (1991-9, as Dora Grimes) and London's Burning (1992). Her last credited TV work was One Foot in the Grave (1995, as Ruth). This marked her second appearance in the series, following a minor part as "Lady in Teashop" (1992). She died at the actors' retirement home Denville Hall, where she had been resident, in London on 23 September 2013, aged 93.

Known For

No Hiding Place

UFO

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Public Eye

2Point4 Children

All Movies (10)

L’Elegance1982 · as English Woman
Prudence and the Pill1968 · as Gerald's Secretary
Frankenstein Mark 21966 · as Mrs. Burgoyne
The Gong Game1965 · as Lady Minton
Murder Most Foul1964 · as Dorothy
Children of the Damned1964
She Always Gets Their Man1962 · as Clara
The Third Alibi1961 · as Cinema cashier
So Evil, So Young1961 · as Workroom Wardress
The Price of Silence1959 · as Miss Collins

All TV Shows (12)

2Point4 Children1991 · as Mrs Grimes
2Point4 Children1991 · as Dora Grimes
2Point4 Children1991 · as Dora Grimes
One Foot in the Grave1990
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes1971 · as Mrs. Pallin
UFO1970 · as Nurse
Mystery and Imagination1966 · as Mrs Manning
Public Eye1965 · as Caroline
Public Eye1965 · as Mrs. Paggot
Story Parade1964 · as Molly Taylor
Target Luna1960 · as Mrs Wedgwood
No Hiding Place1959