Aileen Freda Balcon (née Leatherman), Lady Balcon
(1904-1988), Wife of Michael Balcon; mother of Jill Balcon; daughter of H. LeathermanSitter in 12 portraits
Aileen Freda Leatherman was born in Middlesex, but brought up in Johannesburg. In 1924 she married film producer Sir Michael Balcon and had two children: Jill, born 1925, and Jonathan, born 1931. Jill Balcon, became an actress and married future Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis; their son, Daniel Day-Lewis, also became an actor. In 1946 she was appointed MBE for her war work.
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1933
NPG x222291
Aileen Freda Balcon (née Leatherman), Lady Balcon as Minerva
by Yevonde
Vivex colour print, June 1935
On display at The Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NPG x11633
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x220046
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x220044
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x220045
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x220047
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1935
NPG x220048
Jonathan Balcon; Michael Balcon; Aileen Freda Balcon (née Leatherman)
by Keystone Press Agency Ltd
bromide press print, 9 August 1937
NPG x184164
Michael Balcon; Aileen Freda Balcon (née Leatherman), Lady Balcon
by Tom Blau
bromide press print, 1951
NPG x198255
'Sir Michael and Lady Balcon sail in'
for Planet News
gelatin silver press print, 13 August 1965
NPG x202515
Michael Balcon; Aileen Freda Balcon (née Leatherman), Lady Balcon; Tamasin Day-Lewis
by Chris Ware, for Keystone Press Agency Ltd
bromide press print, 1974
NPG x184226
for Press Association Photos
gelatin silver press print, 9 April 1974
NPG x202516
Related People
- Jill Balcon (daughter)
- Jonathan Balcon (son)
- Sir Michael Balcon (husband)
- Sir Daniel Day-Lewis (grandson)
- Tamasin Day-Lewis (granddaughter)
- Beatrice Leatherman (née Freedman) (mother)
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