Elizabeth Sellars facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elizabeth Sellars
Elizabeth Sellars, from a 1953 publicity photo.
Born	Elizabeth Macdonald Sellars (1921-05-06)6 May 1921 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died	30 December 2019(2019-12-30) (aged 98) Paris, France
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1949–1990
Spouse(s)	Francis Austin Henley ​ ​ (m. 1960; died 2009)​

Elizabeth Macdonald Sellars (born May 6, 1921 – died December 30, 2019) was a talented actress from Scotland. She was known for her roles in many British films and plays. Elizabeth Sellars also appeared in some Hollywood movies. She had a long career that lasted from 1949 to 1990.

Becoming an Actress

Elizabeth Sellars was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her parents were Stephen Sellars and Jean Sutherland. From a young age, she loved performing.

Early Training and Studies

When she was just 15 years old, Elizabeth started acting on stage. She went to a famous school called the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to learn more about acting. This school is in London, England. Besides acting, she also studied law for five years.

Her Acting Career

Elizabeth Sellars had a very busy acting career. She performed in plays, movies, and on television.

Helping During World War II

During World War II, Elizabeth helped entertain British soldiers. She worked with an organization called ENSA. They put on shows to cheer up the troops.

On the Stage

Elizabeth first performed on a London stage in 1946. The play was called The Brothers Karamazov. She even acted alongside a famous actor named Alec Guinness. Later, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. This is a very important theater group. She played big roles in classic plays like Richard III, Hamlet, and The Winter's Tale.

Movies and Television

Elizabeth Sellars started making movies in 1949 with Floodtide. She was in many British films during the 1950s and 1960s. She also acted in a few Hollywood movies. These included The Barefoot Contessa (1954) and 55 Days at Peking (1963). She often played important female characters in films like The Long Memory (1953). Elizabeth also appeared on television often. One of her most notable TV roles was in A Voyage Round My Father (1982). In this show, she acted with another legendary actor, Laurence Olivier.

Personal Life

On September 8, 1960, Elizabeth Sellars married Francis Austin Henley. He was a surgeon. They got married in a town called Stow-on-the-Wold in England. They were married for many years until Francis passed away in 2009. Elizabeth Sellars died on December 30, 2019, at her home in France. She was 98 years old.

Film and TV Roles

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Elizabeth Sellars appeared in: