Pamela Harmsworth, Viscountess Rothermere
Beverly Brooks | |
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Born | Patricia Evelyn Beverley Matthews |
Died |
12 August 1992 Nice, France |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actress, Socialite |
Title | Viscountess Rothermere |
Spouse(s) |
Christopher John Brooks (1951–1957) Vere Harmsworth (1957-1992) |
Children |
(with Christopher Brooks): Sarah Jane Brooks (born 1956) (with Vere Harmsworth): Geraldine Theodora Gabriel Harmsworth (born 1957) Camilla Pamela Caroline Harmsworth (born 1964) Jonathan Harmsworth (born 1967) |
Parent(s) | John William Matthews (father) |
Patricia Evelyn Beverley Matthews Harmsworth, Viscountess Rothermere (1929 – 12 August 1992) was an English socialite and actress. As Beverly Brooks, she appeared in several films, such as Reach for the Sky (1956).[1]
As Lady Rothermere, she led a colourful social life, earning her the nickname of "Bubbles", through a love of champagne and her spherical figure. She died from a heart attack in Nice, France.
Marriages
She was married twice:
- Captain Christopher Brooks (2 June 1951 – 1957); one daughter
- Sarah Jane Brooks (born 1956) m. Major Harry St John Holcroft [2]
- Vere Harmsworth, 3rd Viscount Rothermere (21 March 1957 – 12 August 1992); one son and two daughters
- Geraldine Theodora Gabriel Harmsworth (born 1957)
- Camilla Pamela Caroline Harmsworth (born 1964)
- Harold Jonathan Esmond Vere Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere (born 1967)
Film and television appearances
Film
- Simon and Laura (1955) — Mabel
- Lost (aka Tears for Simon) (1955) — Pam
- Man of the Moment (1955) (uncredited) — Air Hostess
- Find the Lady (1956) — June Weston
- Reach for the Sky (1956) — Sally
Television
- The Vise — "Diana" in episode "The Eighth Window" (episode No. 1.19) (4 February 1955)
References
- ↑ Mcdowell, Colin (14 August 1992). "Obituary: Patricia Rothermere". Independent (London).
- ↑ "Major Harry St John Holcroft 1951-2013".
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