Date of Death: March 11, 2002 (85)
Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA
Irene Worth was a British actress who had a long and distinguished career on stage, film, and television. Born on June 23, 1916, in Fairbury, Nebraska, she grew up in the United States and later moved to England where she became a naturalized British citizen in 1943.
Worth made her Broadway debut in 1948 in the play "The Cocktail Party" by T.S. Eliot. She continued to work on Broadway throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances in plays such as "Tiny Alice," "Lost in Yonkers," and "The Visit." In 1965, she won a Tony Award for her performance in "Tiny Alice."
Worth was also a frequent performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she appeared in productions of "King Lear," "The Winter's Tale," and "The Duchess of Malfi," among others. She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975 for her services to drama.
In addition to her work on stage, Worth appeared in numerous films and television shows. She had a small but memorable role in the 1978 film "Death on the Nile," based on the Agatha Christie novel. She also appeared in the television series "The Sopranos" and "Law & Order."
Worth was known for her intelligence and wit, as well as her dedication to her craft. She once said, "Acting is not about being famous, it's about exploring the human soul." She continued to work well into her eighties, earning critical acclaim for her performances in plays such as "The Waverly Gallery" and "The Last Yankee."
Worth passed away on March 9, 2002, at the age of 85.
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Irene Worth, Lost in Yonkers
Irene Worth , Lost in Yonkers
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Irene WorthThe Bay At Nice
Irene Worth, The Golden Age
Irene Worth, The Chalk Garden
Irene Worth, The Cherry Orchard
Irene Worth , The Cherry Orchard
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Irene Worth, Tiny Alice
Irene Worth, Toys in the Attic
Irene Worth has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Irene Worth has not appeared in the West End
Irene Worth has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. These include the Outstanding Body of Work at The Lortels, Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Lost In Yonkers," Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Lost in Yonkers," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Lost in Yonkers," Sustained Achievement at the Obie Awards, Actress of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Bay At Nice," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Golden Age," Performance at the Obie Awards for "The Chalk Garden," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cherry Orchard," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Cherry Orchard," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Bird of Youth," Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for "A Song at Twilight," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Tiny Alice," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Toys in the Attic."
Irene Worth has won several awards throughout her career. These include the Outstanding Body of Work at The Lortels, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Lost in Yonkers," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Lost in Yonkers," Sustained Achievement at the Obie Awards, Performance at the Obie Awards for "The Chalk Garden," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cherry Orchard," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Bird of Youth," Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress at the Evening Standard Awards for "A Song at Twilight," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Tiny Alice."
Irene Worth has written 2 shows including Irene Worth's Portrait of Edith Wharton (Playwright), The Gypsy and the Yellow Canary (Playwright).
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