Jill Bennett
(1931-1990), Actress; fourth wife of John OsborneSitter in 9 portraits
Trained at RADA, began acting career at 18, in 1949, at Stratford's Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, joining Olivier's company the following year. Early films included Moulin Rouge (1952) and Lust for Life (1956). Married first to Willis Hall and then John Osborne who wrote her prize-winning role in Time Present (1968) and a memorable Hedda Gabler adaptation before their marriage ended in a bitter divorce.
by Anthony Buckley
modern bromide print from original negative, 1950
NPG x75974
by Norman Parkinson
bromide print, 1953
NPG x30113
by Michael Ward
selenium-toned bromide print, 9 December 1960
NPG x76660
by Unknown photographer
bromide press print, 1967
NPG x184207
Patrick Procktor; Jill Bennett
by David Gwinnutt
modern bromide print from original negative, circa 1984
NPG x199671
by Angus McBean
halftone reproduction tear sheet, published 9 January 1957
NPG x193413
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