Isabelle Lucas
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| Isabelle Lucas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isabelle Harriet Lucas 3 December 1927 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 24, 1997 (aged 69) Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 1954 – 1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Maurice Jennings |
Isabelle Harriet Lucas (3 December 1927 - 24 February 1997) was a Canadian-born British actress and singer.
[edit] Career
Isabelle Lucas moved to London in 1954 after performing in amateur productions in Toronto. She made her first West End appearance in the show The Jazz Train in 1955. She also performed in Walk a Crooked Mile and Funny Girl. She also appeared in film and television roles during the 1950s and 1960s.
Lucas' first major television role in The Fosters, playing the role of Pearl Foster. Since then she appeared in several minor British dramas and films. In 1985 she appeared in EastEnders. Before that she presented the 1974 show You and Me. Her career ended in 1994 after an appearance in Mama Lou.
Lucas died in 1997 after a heart attack.
[edit] References
- Anthony Hayward. "Obituary: Isabelle Lucas", The Independent, March 1, 1997. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
