Frances de la Tour is a renowned English actress, born on July 30, 1944, in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. She is the daughter of Moyra (née Fessas) and Charles de la Tour, and has French, Greek, and Irish ancestry. De la Tour's early life and education are marked by her attendance at London's Lycée Français and the Drama Centre London.
She is the sister of actor and screenwriter Andy de la Tour. De la Tour has a son and a daughter. Her ancestry was revealed in an episode of the BBC series "Who Do You Think You Are?" in 2015, where it was discovered that she is a descendant of the aristocratic Delaval family.
De la Tour's career spans over five decades, with notable roles in theatre, television, and film. She began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1965, where she played various small roles before gradually building up to larger parts. Her breakthrough role came when she played Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom "Rising Damp" from 1974 to 1978.
In the 1980s, de la Tour worked steadily in both theatre and television, with notable appearances in "As You Like It," "The White Devil," and "Duet for One." Her performance in "Duet for One" earned her the Olivier Award for Best Actress. She also appeared in "Uncle Vanya," "A Moon for the Misbegotten," and "Saint Joan."
In the 1990s, de la Tour continued to work in theatre and television, with notable roles in "The History Boys," "When She Danced," and "Les Parents terribles." Her performance in "The History Boys" earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play.
In the 2000s, de la Tour appeared in a number of films, including "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "The Book of Eli," and "Alice in Wonderland." She also appeared in a number of television shows, including "Cold Lazarus," "Tom Jones," and "Waking the Dead."
In the 2010s, de la Tour continued to work in film and television, with notable roles in "The Book of Eli," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Outlander." She also appeared in a number of stage productions, including "The Habit of Art" and "People."
Throughout her career, de la Tour has won numerous awards, including the Tony Award, the Olivier Award, and the BAFTA Award. She has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award.
