Joyce Grenfell
(1910-1979), Actress and writerJoyce Irene Grenfell
Sitter in 27 portraits
Entertainer. Daughter of an architect, wife of a chartered accountant, niece of Nancy Astor, Joyce Grenfell made her break as an entertainer in Herber Farjeon's The Little Revue in 1939. She worked with ENSA during the Second World War and became a familiar face in a number of films from Genevieve (1953) to the St Trinian's series (1954-6). In 1954 her hour solo programme which toured the world. On radio, television and on stage her brilliant cast of characters, including the nursery school teacher, the vice-chancellor's wife, the American mother and the cockney girlfriend, established her as one of the best-loved comedians of her time.
by Gordon Anthony
modern bromide print from original negative, 1940s
NPG x38426
by Cecil Beaton
bromide print on white card mount, 1944
NPG x14091
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 1950
NPG x198427
by Barratt's Photo Press Ltd
bromide press print, 22 December 1953
NPG x184220
by Anthony Buckley
modern bromide print from original negative, 1962
NPG x76240
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 6 May 1969
NPG x165911
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 6 May 1969
NPG x165912
by Cecil Beaton
pencil, late 1960s-early 1970s
NPG D17943(71)
by Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction tear sheet, published 15 March 1950
NPG x193384
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 16 May 1952
NPG x39416
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 16 May 1952
NPG x39417
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 16 May 1952
NPG x39418
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 16 May 1952
NPG x39419
by Francis Goodman
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 16 May 1952
NPG x39420
Related People
- Nancy Witcher Astor (née Langhorne), Viscountess Astor (aunt)
- Dame Jessie Percy Butler Wilton Phipps (née Duncan) (grandmother)
- Paul Phipps (father)
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