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Also Known As Wendy Margaret Hiller • Wendy Margaret Watkin
Born August 15, 1912 • England
Died May 14, 2003 (aged 90) • BeaconsfieldEngland
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1959) • Academy Award (1959): Actress in a Supporting Role
Married To Ronald Gow (1937–1993 [his death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Plays of Today" (1969) • "Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy" (1986) • "Knock on Any Door" (1966) • "Matinee Theatre" (1957–1958) • "Z Cars" (1964) • "BBC Play of the Month" (1966–1968) • "Attracta" (1983) • "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) • "Voyage of the Damned" (1976) • "Stage 2" (1972) • "Clochemerle" (1972) • "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel" (1987) • "Separate Tables" (1958) • "Pygmalion" (1938) • "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1954) • "Lancashire Luck" (1937) • "Major Barbara" (1941) • "Love Story" (1972) • "A Taste for Death" (1988) • "How to Murder a Rich Uncle" (1957) • "Making Love" (1982) • "ITV Playhouse" (1978) • "Screenplay" (1992) • "'I Know Where I'm Going!'" (1945) • "The Growing Summer" (1968) • "Sons and Lovers" (1960) • "Outcast of the Islands" (1951) • "All Passion Spent" (1986) • "Toys in the Attic" (1963) • "A Man for All Seasons" (1966) • "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1959) • "Single-Handed" (1953) • "The Cat and the Canary" (1978) • "Lilli Palmer Theatre" (1955–1956) • "Something of Value" (1957) • "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne" (1987) • "Play for Today" (1981) • "Great Performances" (1985) • "Jackanory" (1965) • "Profiles in Courage" (1965) • "The Elephant Man" (1980) • "Tales of the Unexpected" (1979)

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Where was Wendy Hiller born?
Wendy Hiller was born in Bramhall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom.
When was Wendy Hiller born?
Wendy Hiller was born on August 15, 1912.
Is Wendy Hiller married?
Ronald Gow (1937–1993 [his death])

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