June Laverick

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June Laverick
Born June 11, 1931 (1931-06-11)
Flag of England Redcar, North Yorkshire, England
Occupation Film, television and stage actress

June Laverick (born June 11, 1931 Redcar, North Yorkshire, England) was an English film, television and stage actress.[1] She was once described as "a popular lightweight leading actress of the day"[2] and is probably best remembered as the (fictional) wife of Dickie Henderson in the The Dickie Henderson Show.[3]

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[edit] Personal

Before June was born her parents ran a public house in Bishop Auckland but then returned to Redcar to run the Royal pub on the sea front. In 1931 June Laverick was born in Laburnum Road, Redcar.[4] In her youth June attended White House school and ballet school. She determined that she wanted a career in light entertainment.[4] June followed an acting career in theatre, film and television and after retiring from acting in her 30s June moved back to Redcar, marrying an ICI process worker and briefly taking over the licence of the Royal public house before returning south alone.[4]

[edit] Stage, film and television career

In the fifties June worked in the theatre in musicals, comedies and revues, and had a variety of film roles working for the Rank Organisation. She was a member of The Company of Youth, the Rank Organisation's acting school often referred to as "The Charm School" and was often photographed for popular magazines.

On television June took over the role of Dickie Henderson's wife from Anthea Askey in ITV's The Dickie Henderson Half Hour[5] in The Dickie Henderson Show (1960-1963).[6][7] After the Dickie Henderson Show June retired from acting to be replaced by Isla Blair[8] in the next series A Present for Dickie (1969-1970). In 1970 June came back to appear in the last episode.[7][9]

[edit] Stage

[edit] Filmography

  • The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) (UK: Mania (1959)) as Martha Knox, with Peter Cushing
  • Follow a Star (1959) as Judy, with Norman Wisdom
  • The Son of Robin Hood (1958) as Deering Hood daughter of Robin Hood
  • The Duke Wore Jeans (1958) as Princess Maria, with Tommy Steele
  • The Gypsy and the Gentleman (1958) as Sarah Deverill, with Melina Mercouri
  • Doctor at Large (1957) uncredited
  • Souvenir d'Italie (1957) (USA: It Happened in Rome (1959)) as Margaret
  • David and Dora (David Copperfield) as Dora[14]

[edit] Discography

  • Dickie Henderson (1960) Sympatica / It's Nice To Sleep With No-One (with June Laverick) Oriole CB1536

[edit] References

  1. ^ June Laverick, IMDB
  2. ^ June Laverick, Britmovie
  3. ^ Dave Budd, The Definitive UK Sitcom List
  4. ^ a b c How June won the hearts of all, The Northern Echo
  5. ^ Dennis Gifford, Obituary: Anthea Askey, The Independent, findarticles
  6. ^ The Dickie Henderson Show, IMDB
  7. ^ a b The Dickie Henderson Show, Nostalgia Central
  8. ^ The Dickie Henderson Show, Television Heaven
  9. ^ The UK Sitcoms Guide, Memorable TV
  10. ^ Tom Vallance, Obituary: Eleanor Summerfield, The Independent
  11. ^ Unsung Heroes: Eleanor Summerfield, British Musical Theatre
  12. ^ The Punch Review, The Guide to Musical Theatre
  13. ^ Ivor Novello's Musicals, AOL
  14. ^ 1950's Filmed Drama Series: Tales from Dickens, 78rpm

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