Jill Balcon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jill Balcon
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Photographed by Mark Gerson, 1961
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| Born | 3 January 1925 London, England
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| Died | 18 July 2009 (aged 84) Petersfield, England
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| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1946–1999 |
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| Children | Tamasin Day-Lewis Daniel Day-Lewis |
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Jill Angela Henriette Balcon (born 3 January 1925 – died 18 July 2009) was a talented British actress. She was well-known for her work in movies, television shows, radio plays, and on stage. She first appeared in a film called Nicholas Nickleby in 1947. Jill Balcon was married to the famous poet Cecil Day-Lewis. They had two children: Tamasin Day-Lewis, who became a food critic and TV chef, and Daniel Day-Lewis, who is a very famous actor.
Early Life and Training
Jill Balcon was born in Westminster, London, England. Her parents were Aileen Freda Leatherman and Michael Balcon. Her family had Jewish roots, with ancestors from what is now Latvia and Poland. Jill went to Roedean School when she was younger.
She later trained to be an actress at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. This training helped her become a versatile performer. Throughout her career, she acted in many different places. These included live theatre, radio shows, films, and television programs.
A Star on Stage and Screen
Jill Balcon's first movie role was in Nicholas Nickleby in 1947. She also became popular on radio. On 3 January 1948, she was on a BBC radio show called Time for Verse. People loved her voice, describing it as "rich, expressive, [and] finely modulated."
That same night, the poet Cecil Day-Lewis also appeared on the show. He was 21 years older than Jill. Later that year, Jill worked with the Bristol Old Vic theatre group for a season. She also starred in films like Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948) with Stewart Granger. She appeared in Good Time Girl (1948) with Jean Kent and The Lost People (1950). However, acting on stage was her favorite.
Family Life and Poetry
In 1951, Jill Balcon married Cecil Day-Lewis. Her father was not happy about her marriage. Despite this, Jill and Cecil shared a deep love for poetry. They often performed together, reading poems to audiences.
They had two children together. Their daughter, Tamasin Day-Lewis, grew up to be a documentary filmmaker and a TV chef. She also wrote books about food. Their son, Daniel Day-Lewis, became a very well-known actor. After her children were born, Jill focused more on acting in radio and TV shows. This allowed her to have a more flexible schedule for her family.
Jill Balcon passed away on 18 July 2009. She was 84 years old. She died from a brain tumour at Petersfield Hospital in Hampshire.
See also
In Spanish: Jill Balcon para niños
