Anna Lee

Birth Name:

Joan Boniface Winnifrith

Birth Place:

Ightham, Kent, England

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 1982
Went on a USO Tour with Jack Benny and several other entertainers to support troops stationed in North Africa and Europe during World War II and was awarded a special medal for her efforts by General George Patton
Won a 1988 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role for "General Hospital․"
Trained in acting at the Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art
Made her screen acting debut in the British film "Ebb Tide" in 1932 and appeared in her first American film "My Life with Caroline" in 1941
Started out as a stage actress, performing with the London Repertory Theatre in plays like "Jane Eyre" before becoming involved in film
Quote: "I want to die with my boots on․ English actors have a great reputation for longevity․"
Known for her role as Bronwyn in "How Green Was My Valley" and as Lila Quartermaine in "General Hospital․"
Spent the last 25 years of her life working on "General Hospital," even returning to the show in a wheelchair after injuring her spine in a car accident in 1982
Displayed the Union Jack each day at her home in Beverly Hills and often served high tea to her visitors
Played the role of Sister Margaretta in "The Sound of Music․"

1983Soapy - Favorite Woman in a Mature Role:Winner
1984Soapy - Favorite Actress in a Mature Role:Winner
1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role: Daytime:Winner

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