Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

77 · Born: Dec 31, 1947

Personal Details

BornDec 31, 1947 Leatherhead, Surrey, England, UK

Biography

Deborah Findlay's life journey began in Surrey, where she initially pursued her passion for English at Leeds University. Prior to venturing to London, she collaborated with a theatre group in Leeds, showcasing her versatility through a diverse range of performances, including plays, music, community theatre, and cabaret. This valuable experience laid the foundation for her subsequent success in the entertainment industry.

As Deborah Findlay's career flourished, she joined the esteemed Theatre Royal Stratford East in London, where she was part of the original cast of Caryl Churchill's critically acclaimed play, 'Top Girls', earning an OBIE Award. Her impressive work continued as she spent seasons at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the National Theatre, receiving prestigious accolades, including an Olivier Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her outstanding performance in 'Stanley'.

Throughout her extensive career, Deborah Findlay has been recognized for her remarkable talent, earning numerous nominations and awards. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in 'The Children' and received another Olivier nomination for her captivating performance in 'The Cut'.

Deborah Findlay's impressive resume includes performances in both New York's Broadway and London's West End, including the esteemed Donmar Theatre, where she starred in the play 'The Vortex'. Her remarkable journey serves as a testament to her dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion for the world of theatre.

Career

2024
That Christmas
That Christmas as Mrs. Horton (voice)
2023
Such A Lovely Day
Such A Lovely Day as Grandmother
2021
2020
The Split
The Split as Ruth Defoe
2017
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Maureen
Hampstead
Hampstead as Mary Neal
2016
Jackie
Jackie as Maud Shaw
2015
Coalition
Coalition as Harriet Harman
Suite Française
Suite Française as Madame Joseph
Life in Squares
Life in Squares as Aunt Jane
2014
Coriolanus
Coriolanus as Volumnia
2012
Leaving
Leaving as Vanessa
2011
Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas as General (voice)
2009
Gunrush
Gunrush as Jill
Torchwood
Torchwood as Denise Riley
2008
One of Those Days
One of Those Days as Supervisor
Summer
Summer as Doctor Price
2007
The Yellow House
The Yellow House as Madame Roulin
Who Gets the Dog?
Who Gets the Dog? as Pamela Wilson
Cranford
Cranford as Miss Tomkinson
2004
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Mrs. Sedley
2003
Home
Home as Margaret Ballantyne
2001
2000
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina as Countess Lydia
1999
Wives and Daughters
Wives and Daughters as Miss Phoebe
1997
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre as Mrs. Reed
1995
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah as Miss Cartwright
1994
Milner
Milner as Sylvia Milner
1992
1991
Performance
Performance as Isabella Bird / Joyce / Mrs Kidd
1990
1989
1982