Beatrice Lillie

Personal Info

Birthday

May 29, 1894

Day of Death

1989-01-20

(94 years old)

Place of Birth

Ontario, Canada

Also Known As

Bea Lillie

Beatrice Lillie

Biography

Beatrice Lillie, dubbed "the funniest woman in the world", was a Canadian born British parodist, comedic actress/performer, and singer of the stage and screen. She worked extensively in both Great Britain and the United States.

Known For

Around the World in Eighty Days

Thoroughly Modern Millie

The Show of Shows

Exit Smiling

Doctor Rhythm

Are You There?

On Approval

Filmography

1967
Thoroughly Modern Millie
as Mrs. Meers
1956
Around the World in Eighty Days
as London Revivalist Group Leader
1944
On Approval
as Maria Wislack
1943
A Welcome to Britain
as Self (uncredited)
1938
Doctor Rhythm
as Mrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett
1930
Are You There?
as Shirley Travis
1929
The Show of Shows
as Performer in 'Recitations' Number (uncredited)
1926
Exit Smiling
as Violet