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Elizabeth Spender

Birthday: , 1950 (74 years)

HomeTown: London, England, United Kingdom

Elizabeth Spender is a British actress recognized for her roles in “Brazil” (1985), “The Professionals” (1977), and “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (1988). Born on , 1950, Elizabeth Spender hails from London, United Kingdom. As in 2024, Elizabeth Spender's age is 74 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Elizabeth Spender, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Elizabeth Spender Wiki Table

Stage NameElizabeth Spender
Real NameElizabeth Spender
Profession(s)Actress, Writer,
Birthday, 1950
Zodiac SignVirgo
Age74 years
GenderFemale
BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom
HometownLondon, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish

Elizabeth Spender Family and Personal Life

  1. Elizabeth Spender was born in London, United Kingdom.
  2. Elizabeth Spender’s birth sign is Virgo.
  3. Elizabeth Spender’s parents are Stephen Spender and Natasha Spender.
  4. She has a sibling, a brother named Matthew Spender.
  5. She was married to Barry Humphries, an Australian actor, until his death in 2023. They became acquainted at a Groucho Club party in 1988.

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Elizabeth Spender Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Elizabeth Spender?: Elizabeth Spender is a British actress renowned for her performances in “Brazil,” “The Professionals,” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles”.
  2. Education: She received her drama education at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Drama Centre London. In addition to this, she took a TV play-writing course at the Arvon Foundation under the tutelage of Jack Rosenthal.
  3. Career: Spender’s acting career covers numerous TV shows and films. A remarkable performance was her role in Terry Gilliam’s popular movie “Brazil” in 1985.
  4. Writing Career: Alongside acting, Elizabeth Spender ventured into writing as well. She wrote two dramas for BBC TV – “Hedgehog Wedding” in 1987 and “These Foolish Things” in 1989. She also authored a series of cookbooks named “Pastability” during the 1990s. In 2005, she published a memoir titled “The Wild Horse Diaries” that gives an insight into her childhood.

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