Freda Dowie

Freda Dowie

Deceased · Born: Jul 22, 1928 · Died: Aug 10, 2019

Personal Details

BornJul 22, 1928 Carlisle, Cumbria, England, UK
Spouse
  • David Thompson

    ( Sep 2, 1970 to Apr 13, 2019 )
  • John Harding Goodrich

    ( Mar 3, 1961 to Dec 10, 2025 )
  • Lionel Tolson Butterworth

    ( Aug 26, 1952 to Dec 10, 2025 )

Biography

Freda Dowie, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on July 22, 1928, in the charming city of Carlisle, situated in the picturesque county of Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Freda Dowie garnered recognition for her outstanding performances in a variety of films, including the iconic horror movie "The Omen" released in 1976, the 1979 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel "The Old Curiosity Shop", and the critically acclaimed drama "Distant Voices, Still Lives" from 1988.

Freda Dowie's personal life was marked by three marriages, first to David Thompson, followed by her union with John Harding Goodrich, and later with Lionel Tolson Butterworth.

Tragically, Freda Dowie's life came to a close on August 10, 2019, in the peaceful surroundings of Wherstead, a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

Career

2005
Fragile
Fragile as Old Lady 1
2003
Death in Holy Orders
Death in Holy Orders as Agatha Betterton
1998
Cider with Rosie
Cider with Rosie as Granny Wallon
1996
Jude
Jude as Elderly Landlady
Our Friends in the North
Our Friends in the North as Florrie Hutchinson
1995
1992
Thacker
Thacker as Edith Folland
1990
The Monk
The Monk as Sister Ursula
1989
Goldeneye
Goldeneye as Harley Street Doctor
1979
1976
The Omen
The Omen as Nun (uncredited)
1971
Play for Today
Play for Today as Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves'
1968
Omnibus
Omnibus as Maid