Shelagh Fraser

Shelagh Fraser

Deceased · Born: Nov 25, 1920 · Died: Aug 29, 2000

Personal Details

BornNov 25, 1920 Surrey, England

Biography

Shelagh Fraser, a renowned British actress, was born on November 25, 1920, and passed away on August 29, 2000. She is most notably recognized for her portrayal of Beru Lars, the ill-fated aunt of Luke Skywalker, in the iconic film Star Wars. Although her voice was dubbed in some prints of the movie, her performance remains an integral part of the film's legacy.

Throughout her illustrious career, Shelagh Fraser appeared in over 50 films and television shows, showcasing her remarkable versatility as an actress. Her impressive range of roles spanned from Z-Cars and Softly, Softly to A Family at War and Heartbeat, demonstrating her ability to adapt to various genres and characters.

In addition to her television appearances, Shelagh Fraser also made notable contributions to the world of cinema, starring in films such as The Witches, Till Death Us Do Part, Doomwatch, and Hope and Glory. Her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft earned her a lasting place in the hearts of audiences and critics alike.

In her personal life, Shelagh Fraser was married and divorced from Anthony Squire. Furthermore, she was the sister of the accomplished ballerina and actress, Moyra Fraser, highlighting the strong bond and shared artistic passion that existed between the two sisters.

Shelagh Fraser's remarkable life and career serve as a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

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1991
{"id":7099,"title":"Hope and Glory","year":"1987","character":"WVS Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hope-and-glory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7099.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory as WVS Woman
{"id":10156,"title":"The Professionals","year":1977,"character":"Mrs. Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-professionals","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Professionals
The Professionals as Mrs. Wilson
{"id":10182,"title":"Beasts","year":1976,"character":"Dorothy Pummery","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/beasts","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10182.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Beasts
Beasts as Dorothy Pummery
{"id":86271,"title":"Persecution","year":"1974","character":"Mrs. Banks","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/persecution-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86271.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Persecution
Persecution as Mrs. Banks
{"id":173353,"title":"And No One Could Save Her","year":"1973","character":"Mrs. Benet","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/and-no-one-could-save-her","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173353.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":26532,"title":"Nothing But the Night","year":"1973","character":"Mrs Alison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/nothing-but-the-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26532.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86753,"title":"Doomwatch","year":"1972","character":"Mrs. Betty Straker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/doomwatch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86753.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86753.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Doomwatch
Doomwatch as Mrs. Betty Straker
{"id":103831559,"title":"A Family at War","year":1970,"character":"Jean Ashton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/a-family-at-war","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831559.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831559.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
A Family at War
A Family at War as Jean Ashton
{"id":87244,"title":"The Body Stealers","year":"1969","character":"Mrs. Thatcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-body-stealers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87244.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87244.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Body Stealers
The Body Stealers as Mrs. Thatcher
{"id":87192,"title":"Staircase","year":"1969","character":"Cub Mistress","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/staircase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87192.jpg"},"released":1}
Staircase
Staircase as Cub Mistress
{"id":166065,"title":"The Wednesday Play","year":"1969","character":"Mrs. Grayson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-wednesday-play-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166065.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166065.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Mrs. Grayson
{"id":94415,"title":"Till Death Us Do Part","year":"1969","character":"Mike's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/till-death-us-do-part-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94415.jpg"},"released":1}
Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part as Mike's Mother
{"id":87180,"title":"Two Gentlemen Sharing","year":"1969","character":"Helen Narriott - Jane's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/two-gentlemen-sharing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87180.jpg"},"released":1}
Two Gentlemen Sharing
Two Gentlemen Sharing as Helen Narriott - Jane's Mother
{"id":87175,"title":"A Touch of Love","year":"1969","character":"Miss Guernsey (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-touch-of-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87175.jpg"},"released":1}
A Touch of Love
A Touch of Love as Miss Guernsey (uncredited)
{"id":30606,"title":"The Witches","year":"1966","character":"Mrs. Creek","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-witches-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30606.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Witches
The Witches as Mrs. Creek
{"id":82388,"title":"Son of Robin Hood","year":"1958","character":"Constance","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/son-of-robin-hood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82388.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":174076,"title":"The Last Man to Hang","year":"1956","character":"Mrs. Bracket","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-man-to-hang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174076.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Last Man to Hang
The Last Man to Hang as Mrs. Bracket
{"id":174145,"title":"Raising a Riot","year":"1955","character":"Mary Kent","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/raising-a-riot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174145.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Raising a Riot
Raising a Riot as Mary Kent
{"id":198608,"title":"Salute the Toff","year":"1952","character":"Myra Lorne","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/salute-the-toff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198608.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Salute the Toff
Salute the Toff as Myra Lorne
{"id":174544,"title":"Trio","year":"1950","character":"Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/trio-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174544.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Trio
Trio as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
{"id":82754,"title":"Eye Witness","year":"1950","character":"Ellen Foster","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/eye-witness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82754.jpg"},"released":1}
Eye Witness
Eye Witness as Ellen Foster
{"id":68677,"title":"The History of Mr. Polly","year":"1949","character":"Minnie Larkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-history-of-mr-polly-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68677.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68677.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":82862,"title":"Sin of Esther Waters","year":"1948","character":"Margaret","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sin-of-esther-waters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82862.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82862.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
{"id":96654,"title":"The Master of Bankdam","year":"1947","character":"Alice France","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-master-of-bankdam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96654.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":69997,"title":"A Yank in London","year":"1945","character":"2nd Girl in Guard's Van","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-yank-in-london","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69997.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
A Yank in London
A Yank in London as 2nd Girl in Guard's Van
{"id":175270,"title":"Welcome Mr Washington","year":"1944","character":"Millie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/welcome-mr-washington","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175270.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175270.jpg"},"released":1}
1944