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June Whitfield Biography
Birth Name:June Rosemary Whitfield
Birth Place:Streatham, London, England, United Kingdom
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was a celebrity guest at the inaugural Vitality Ball held by Age UK, a charity providing information, advice and support to older people living in the UK
- Was made a Commander of the British Empire in 1998 and a Dame in 2017
- Was inducted into the Royal Television Society's Hall of Fame in 1999
- Her first break came in 1953 when she joined the cast of the popular radio comedy "Take it From Here․"
- Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- Best known for her role in the series "Absolutely Fabulous․"
- Had a working relationship with Terry Scott