Claire Bloom

Biography

Patricia Claire Bloom (born February 15, 1931) is a retired English actress. She is known for leading roles on stage and screen and has received two BAFTA Awards and an Emmy award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Tony Award. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to drama.

Known For

The King's Speech

as Queen Mary

Daylight

as Eleanor Trilling

Crimes and Misdemeanors

as Miriam Rosenthal

Clash of the Titans

as Hera

Mighty Aphrodite

as Amanda's Mother

The Haunting

as Theodora

Limelight

as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Marion Whitney

Midsomer Murders

as Matilda Stowe

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

as Nancy 'Nan' Perry