Ann Firbank
| Ann Firbank | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 January 1933 Secunderabad, Andhra, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–present |
Ann Firbank is a veteran actress of film, television, and stage whose career extends from 1956. One of Firbank's more notable roles is her 1971 portrayal of Anne Elliot in the serial Persuasion, an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name.
Firbank starred as Anne Elliot in the ITV serial Persuasion, a 1971 adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name. Her film credits include the 1967 film Accident,The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) and Anna and the King (1999). In 2005, Firbank appeared in the costume drama Elizabeth I alongside Helen Mirren.
Firbank appeared in a 2012 production of The Golden Dragon at the Jagriti Theatre in Bangalore, India. A reviewer for The Hindu praised Firbank's performance, writing that the "energetic and youthful at 79" actress "stands out for her stage presence". In 2014, Firbank appeared in a production of the play The Crucible at the Old Vic, playing the elderly Rebecca Nurse.
She is a friend of the Scottish actress Amanda Walker. She was engaged to the actor Patric Doonan before his suicide in 1958, despite the fact that he was already married to actress Aud Johansen.
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