She is best known, however, for the role she earned at age 78: Agatha Christie's pesky, matronly sleuth, Miss Marple, in the popular BBC series seen widely in the U.S. on the A&E cable channel. Her mannish looks and arched eyebrows in the series made her an indelible presence. She played the role until she was 90.
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Bedroom Farce Opened March 29, 1979 |
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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg Opened February 01, 1968 |
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1979 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Nominee |
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1979 | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Winner |
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