Edna Doré

Born: 1921-05-31

Born Edna Lillian Gorring on May 31, 1921 in Bromely, Kent Edna Doré was an actress, best known for playing the battleaxe Mo Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 to 1990 and for the films Les Misérables (1998), and the Mike Leigh films Another Year, All or Nothing and High Hopes, the latter saw her receive the award for Best Supporting Player at the 1989 European Film Awards. She was married to Alexander Doré. She died on April 11, 2014 in Sussex, England at the age of 92.


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Les Misérables

as Old Woman
Released: 1998-05-01

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a...

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Tube Tales

as Bag Lady (segment "My Father The Liar")
Released: 1999-11-19

Nine short stories based on the true experiences of London Underground passengers: "Mr. Cool"...

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Another Year

as Allotment Lady
Released: 2010-11-05

During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family...

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Stuart: A Life Backwards

as Stuart's Gran
Released: 2007-09-23

Story about the remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic...

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All or Nothing

as Martha
Released: 2002-05-17

Penny works at a supermarket and Phil is a gentle taxi-driver. Penny’s love for Phil has run dry...

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as Archie's Mum
Released: 2009-10-08

Colin is in agony, shattered by his wife’s infidelity, so his friends kidnap the wife's lover so...

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Nil by Mouth

as Kath
Released: 1997-10-10

The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district....

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High Hopes

as Mrs Bender
Released: 1989-01-13

Slice-of-life look at a sweet working-class couple in London, Shirley and Cyril, his mother,...

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Skellig

as Grace
Released: 2009-04-27

An ordinary boy named Michael is going through some extraordinary changes in his life. His...

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Goodbye Charlie Bright

as Miss Saville
Released: 2001-05-11

Following Charlie Bright and his friends over one hot summer on the South London housing estate...

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The Canterville Ghost

as Mrs. Umney
Released: 1997-10-31

'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's...

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Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008

as Edna Sutcliffe
Released: 2008-12-24

As Nessa and the Wests head to Essex to spend Christmas with the Shipmans, Gavin and Stacey have...

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Pasmore

as Landlady
Released: 1980-10-21

Colin Pasmore tests his strength against his family ties but finds them stronger than he ever...

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Gas and Candles

as Betty
Released: 1991-08-01

Black comedy play about two pensioners struggling to manage on an old-age pension and living in...

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Trust Me

as Rose
Released: 1992-10-25

Harry plays hoaxes on gullible tabloid journalists. But when he gets ambitious and tries to sell...

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King of the Ghetto

as Mrs Deedes
Released: 1986-05-01

An idealistic former soldier helps unite and house ethnic minorities in a run down area of...

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Under the Skin

as Mrs. Clark
Released: 1982-01-19

"When you get to a man in the case, they're like as a row of pins - For the colonel's lady an'...

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Lena, O My Lena

as Second Woman
Released: 1960-09-25

Tom, a sensitive Liverpool student, takes a job on a loading dock in a Lancashire factory town....

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Jungle Street

as Mrs. Collins
Released: 1960-01-07

In this crime drama, a mugger accidently kills a man during a robbery and finds himself...

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More Deadly than the Male

as Ruth LeFol
Released: 1959-10-19

An American in London kills the husband of a woman he covets. She returns the favor by killing...

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EastEnders

as Mo Butcher
First aired: 1985-02-19

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square...

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The Paul O'Grady Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2004-10-11

The Paul O'Grady Show is a British comedy chat show hosted by Birkenhead-born comedian Paul...

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Doctor Who

as Maeve
First aired: 2005-03-26

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...

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Midsomer Murders

as Granny Brightwell
First aired: 1997-03-23

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed...

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Terry and June

as Gert
First aired: 1979-10-24

Terry and June Medford are both middle aged and beginning to find the trials of life are more...

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Casualty

as Grace Harper
First aired: 1986-09-06

Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department,...

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Casualty

as Joan Hughes
First aired: 1986-09-06

Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department,...

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Peak Practice

as Maisie Jutson
First aired: 1993-05-10

Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town...

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Peak Practice

as Maisie Pullen
First aired: 1993-05-10

Peak Practice is a British drama series about a GP surgery in Cardale — a small fictional town...

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Tenko

as Edna
First aired: 1981-10-22

Based on real-life experiences, Tenko remains one of the most fondly remembered and acclaimed...

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Hotel Babylon

as uncredited
First aired: 2006-01-19

Hotel Babylon is a British television drama series based on the book of the same name by Imogen...

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Our Mutual Friend

as uncredited
First aired: 1998-03-09

Epic Charles Dickens tale of passion, greed and betrayal. Lizzie and her father scrape a living...

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The Bill

as uncredited
First aired: 1984-10-16

The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the...

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Eyes Down

as Mary
First aired: 2003-08-15

Eyes Down is a comedy starring Paul O'Grady as Ray Temple, the manager of a bingo hall in...

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Roger Roger

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-04-26

Roger Roger is a BBC television comedy-drama written by John Sullivan. The series was about a...

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The Mysteries

as Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah
First aired: 1985-12-22

National Theatre Cottesloe production filmed for Channel 4

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No Bananas

as Grandma Slater
First aired: 1996-05-05

This 10-episode television miniseries, set in England during World War II, tells the story of...

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