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Vivien Merchant

English actress (1929-1982)

Vivien Merchant was an English actress who began her career in 1942 and became known for dramatic roles on stage and in films. She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in 1964, and for Alfie she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She starred on Broadway in Harold Pinter's The Homecoming.

Known for

  • Alfie (1966). Earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
  • Frenzy (1972).
  • The Homecoming (1967). Starred in the Broadway production, earning a Tony Award nomination.
  • Accident (1967).

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Vivien Merchant been in?
Vivien Merchant appears in Frenzy (1972) and Alfie (1966) on The Remote.
When was Vivien Merchant born?
Vivien Merchant was born on 22 July 1929.

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