Fabia Drake

Fabia Drake

Deceased · Born: Jan 20, 1904 · Died: Feb 28, 1990

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1904 Herne Bay, Kent, England, UK

Biography

Fabia Drake, a renowned British actress, entered this world on January 20, 1904, in the charming coastal town of Herne Bay, located in the picturesque county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, she earned recognition for her captivating performances in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed period drama "A Room with a View" (1985),the stylish adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 18th-century novel "Valmont" (1989),and the musical drama "The Good Companions" (1957).

In her personal life, Fabia Drake was married to Maxwell Joseph Hall Turner, with whom she shared a loving bond.

Fabia Drake's remarkable life came to a close on February 28, 1990, in the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances on the silver screen.

Career

1989
Valmont
Valmont as Madame de Rosemonde
1988
Troubles
Troubles as Mrs. Rappaport
1987
Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb as Bookshop Owner
1986
A Room with a View
A Room with a View as Miss Catharine Alan
1984
1972
Cranford
Cranford as Mrs. Jamieson
1970
Tam Lin
Tam Lin as Miss Gibson
1969
A Nice Girl Like Me
A Nice Girl Like Me as Miss Grimsby
1965
Dead End Creek
Dead End Creek as Lady Darby
1961
Seven Keys
Seven Keys as Mrs. Piggott
What a Whopper
What a Whopper as Mrs Pinner
1960
Persuasion
Persuasion as Lady Russell
1959
Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine as Junior Commander Maddox ATS
1958
Girls at Sea
Girls at Sea as Lady Kitty Hewitt
1957
Violent Stranger
Violent Stranger as Sister Veronica
1955
All for Mary
All for Mary as Opulent Lady
1954
Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose as Mrs. Crabb
Isn't Life Wonderful!
Isn't Life Wonderful! as Lady Probus, wife of Sir George
1952
The Hour of 13
The Hour of 13 as Lady Elmbridge
1951
Young Wives' Tale
Young Wives' Tale as Nanny Blott
White Corridors
White Corridors as Miss Farmer
1949
All Over the Town
All Over the Town as Miss Gelding
Poet's Pub
Poet's Pub as Lady Mercy Cotton
1948
Dulcimer Street
Dulcimer Street as Mrs Jan Byl