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Jill Bennett

Jill Bennett
Jill Bennett
Born: Dec 24, 1931 in Penang, British Malaya
Died: Oct 04, 1990 in England
Occupation: Actor
Active: '50s-'80s
Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
Career Highlights: The Criminal, Lady Jane, The Sheltering Sky
First Major Screen Credit: The Criminal (1960)
7 Videos for Jill Bennett
The Sheltering Sky (1990) The Old Curiosity Shop (1975) Lust for Life (1956)
Lady Jane (1985) Julius Caesar (1970) Moulin Rouge (1952)
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
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Biography:

British actress Jill Bennett trained at the Amersham Repertory and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Her film debut in 1952's Moulin Rouge occurred shortly after her London stage bow. Married for several years to playwright John Osborne, Ms. Bennett starred in several of Osborne's plays, winning an Evening Standard award and a Variety Club of Britain Award for her performance in Time Present.

Continually busy, Ms. Bennett described her notion of heaven as to be eternally rehearsing. Jill Bennett committed suicide in 1990 at the age of 58. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.