Susan Hampshire, Lady Kulukundis, OBE (born on 12 May 1937 in London, England) is an English actress best known for her many film and television roles.^[1] Her appeal has always been that of an "English rose". May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Sir Eddie Kulukundis OBE (born 1932 in London) is a member of the Greek shipping family, whos professional career has spanned shipping and the theatre. ... Monarch of the Glen was a television drama, produced by Ecosse Films for BBC Scotland and originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom. ... The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Actors in period costume sharing a joke while waiting between takes during location filming An actor or actress is a person who acts, or plays a role, in a dramatic production. ...

Hampshire first became famous after playing the lead in a 1962 BBC adaptation of What Katy Did. Soon afterwards, she was taken up by Walt Disney, and starred in The Three Lives of Thomasina opposite Patrick McGoohan and The Fighting Prince of Donegal. She would later appear opposite McGoohan in two linked episodes of Danger Man. Later, she portrayed conservationist Joy Adamson in the 1972 film Living Free. The British Broadcasting Corporation, usually known as the BBC (and also informally known as the Beeb or Auntie) is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion... What Katy Did is a childrens book written by Susan Coolidge, the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey. ... For the company founded by Disney, see The Walt Disney Company. ... The Three Lives of Thomasina is a 1964 film by Walt Disney Pictures. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Fighting Prince of Donegal is a 1966 Walt Disney adventure film starring Peter McEnery and Susan Hampshire, based on the novel Red Hugh: Prince of Donegal by Robert T. Reilley. ... This article is about the 1960s TV series which was also known as Secret Agent and shouldnt be confused with the 1990s television series Secret Agent Man. ... Joy Adamson (January 20, 1910 – January 3, 1980) was a naturalist, best known as the author and main character of the book, Born Free, which described her experiences in saving the life of a lioness, Elsa. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

Hampshire is best known for her work on television. Hampshire appeared in several popular television serials, notably in the BBC's blockbuster, The Forsyte Saga (1967), in which she played Fleur. The popularity of this series was a factor in the creation of the PBS programme Masterpiece Theatre. The British Broadcasting Corporation, usually known as the BBC (and also informally known as the Beeb or Auntie) is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion... It has been suggested that Soames Forsyte be merged into this article or section. ... Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ... Masterpiece Theatre is a long-running anthology television series produced by WGBH which premiered on PBS on January 10, 1971. ...

Hampshire has been the second choice for several of her most famous roles. The role of Sarah Churchill in The First Churchills was to be with Judi Dench, but Hampshire was called in at the last minute to take over. It was the first series aired on Masterpiece Theatre. Then, in 1974, Hampshire gave birth to a baby girl, around the same time that Hayley Mills gave birth to her son. Mills was originally cast as Glencora Palliser in The Pallisers, but she thought that taking care of her baby and playing the role would be too strenuous. However, at the same time, Susan Hampshire's prematurely-born daughter had died and her doctor had advised that work would be the best thing for her. Sarah Churchill, née Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough (May 29, 1660 - October 18, 1744), rose to be one of the most influential women in British history, largely as a result of her close friendship with Queen Anne. ... The First Churchills was a BBC miniseries from 1969 about the life of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and his wife, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Hayley Catherine Rose Vivian Mills (born April 18, 1946) is an English actress. ... The Palliser series comprises six novels by Anthony Trollope. ...

Hampshire received Emmy Awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for her roles in The Forsyte Saga (1970), The First Churchills (1971), and Vanity Fair (1973). An Emmy Award. ... The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) is the organization which awards the Emmys. ... William Makepeace Thackerays novel Vanity Fair (1847 - 1848) has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations. ...

Hampshire played Esme Harkness in the 1997 TV series, The Grand.

Hampshire's most recent TV series was Monarch of the Glen. Monarch of the Glen was a television drama, produced by Ecosse Films for BBC Scotland and originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom. ...

Hampshire has also been active on the stage over the years, even venturing into the British pantomime tradition, playing the Fairy Godmother at the New Wimbledon Theatre in 2005-2006 and at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking in 2006-2007. New Wimbledon Theatre The New Wimbledon Theatre is situated on The Broadway, Wimbledon, London. ...

Until her autobiography, Susan's Story, few people were aware of her struggle with dyslexia. She was undiagnosed until she was an adult and since has become a prominent campaigner in the UK on dyslexia issues. In 1995, she was appointed an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in connection with that work. Cover of the first English edition of 1793 of Benjamin Franklins autobiography. ... Dyslexia is a condition or learning disability which causes difficulty with reading and/or writing, not due to an intelligence below the normal range or to sensory problems such as poor eyesight. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand Cross...

Hampshire has also published a book called The Maternal Instinct, which is about women and fertility issues. Hampshire herself suffered a number of miscarriages over the years. Her other books include the children's book Rosie's Ballet Slippers and a few books about gardening.

Hampshire was married to the French film producer Pierre Granier-Deferre from 1967 to 1974. They had a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Victoria, but the daughter was born prematurely and lived only hours. Hampshire has been the wife of theater impresario Sir Eddie Kulukundis since 1981. Pierre Granier-Deferre (born July 27, 1927) is a French film director. ... Sir Eddie Kulukundis OBE (born 1932 in London) is a member of the Greek shipping family, whos professional career has spanned shipping and the theatre. ...

References

1. ^ HAMPSHIRE, Susan International Who's Who. accessed 2006-09-03.

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External links

• Susan Hampshire at the Internet Movie Database