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Shelagh Fraser

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 25, 1920

Died

August 29, 2000 (age 79)

Place of Birth

Surrey, England, UK

Also Known As

Sheelagh Fraser

Sheila Mary Fraser

Shelagh Fraser

Biography

Sheila Mary Fraser (25 November 1920 – 29 August 2000) was a British actress. She was best-known for her role as Luke Skywalker's ill-fated aunt, Beru Lars in Star Wars (though Fraser's voice was dubbed in some prints of the film). She appeared in more than 50 films and TV shows during her career, including Z-Cars and Softly, Softly, A Family at War and Heartbeat on television, and such films as The Witches, Till Death Us Do Part, Doomwatch, and Hope and Glory. She was married and divorced from Anthony Squire. She was the sister of ballerina/actress Moyra Fraser.

Filmography

1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Jane Rochelle 1994FilmLà-bas (Down There)as Constance 1993FilmThe Merrihill Millionairesas Mrs Wilson 1992TVA Touch of Frost 1992TVHeartbeatas Sarah Thorpe 1991FilmAbsolute Hellas Madge 1989FilmWork Experienceas Lost Shopper 1987FilmHope and Gloryas WVS Woman 1986FilmFrankie and Johnnieas C.N.D. Woman 1983TVThe Old Men at the Zooas Diana Price 1977TVThe Professionalsas Mrs. Wilson 1977FilmStar Warsas Aunt Beru 1976FilmBeasts: Babyas Dorothy Pummery 1976TVBeastsas Dorothy Pummery 1975TVShadowsas Mrs. Gaydon 1975FilmIn Sickness and in Healthas Mrs Heath 1974FilmPersecutionas Mrs. Banks 1973FilmThe Commonas Kay Garrett 1973FilmAnd No One Could Save Heras Mrs. Benet 1973FilmNothing But the Nightas Mrs Alison 1972FilmDoomwatchas Mrs. Betty Straker 1970TVDoomwatchas Joan Prentice 1969FilmThe Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnelas Mrs. Grayson 1969FilmTwo Gentlemen Sharingas Helen Narriott - Jane's Mother 1969FilmA Touch of Loveas Miss Guernsey (uncredited)1969FilmStaircaseas Cub Mistress 1969FilmThe Body Stealersas Mrs. Thatcher 1969FilmThe Piano Tuneras Daphne 1969FilmTill Death Us Do Partas Mike's Mother 1968FilmNever Mind How We Got Here, Where Are We?as Mrs. Manson 1968FilmHouse of Characteras Dr. Kings 1966FilmThe Witchesas Mrs. Creek 1966FilmA Game, Like, Only a Gameas Mrs. Jones 1965TVBBC Play of the Monthas Kay Garrett 1965TVGideon's Wayas Lady Copthorne 1962TVDr. Finlay's Casebook 1962TVZ-Cars 1961TVDrama 61-67as Sylvia Evett 1960TVMaigret 1958FilmSon of Robin Hoodas Constance 1956FilmThe Last Man to Hangas Mrs. Bracket 1955TVDixon of Dock Greenas Mary Tate 1955FilmRaising a Riotas Mary Kent 1952FilmSalute the Toffas Myra Lorne 1950FilmTrioas Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)1950FilmYour Witnessas Ellen Foster 1949FilmThe History of Mr. Pollyas Minnie Larkins 1948FilmEsther Watersas Margaret 1948FilmDeath in the Hand 1947FilmThe Master of Bankdamas Alice France 1947FilmRope 1945FilmI Live in Grosvenor Squareas 2nd Girl in Guard's Van 1944FilmWelcome, Mr Washingtonas Millie