Annette Kerr

Actor / Actress

Annette Kerr

Born Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK 21 credits available

Biography

Catherine Annette Kerr Peacock (2 July 1920 – 23 September 2013), known professionally as Annette Kerr, was an English actress of Scottish descent of film, television and stage. During her childhood, Kerr moved with her family from her birthplace in Scotland to Watford, Hertfordshire, where he father worked as a physiotherapist. She made her theatrical debut at the Watford Palace Theatre, and later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Frequent reference to Kerr is made in The Kenneth Williams Diaries (edited by Russell Davies). Kerr and Williams were close friends, and worked together in several stage productions. following their first meeting in 1949. At one point, Williams proposed to her. Her television appearances included roles in series such as the pilot episode - "Identified" - of Anderson's live-action series UFO (1970), 2point4 Children (1991-9, as Dora Grimes) and London's Burning (1992). Her last credited TV work was One Foot in the Grave (1995, as Ruth). This marked her second appearance in the series, following a minor part as "Lady in Teashop" (1992). She died at the actors' retirement home Denville Hall, where she had been resident, in London on 23 September 2013, aged 93.

Annette Kerr is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 21 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes 2Point4 Children (1991), Murder Most Foul (1964), Target Luna (1960), No Hiding Place (1959), UFO (1970), Public Eye (1965), One Foot in the Grave (1990), The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971). The recorded credits span 1959 to 1991, including 11 movies and 10 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies11
TV shows10
Active years represented1959–1991
Place of birthElderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
Died

Known for

21 titles