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Joan Hickson

(1906–1998) Stage Actor United Kingdom

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Joan Hickson was a stage actor from the United Kingdom, best known for Postman Pat and the letter-puzzle.

Quick Facts About Joan Hickson

Born: August 5, 1906
Died: October 17, 1998
Nationality: United Kingdom
Profession: Stage Actor
Notable works: Postman Pat and the letter-puzzle

About Joan Hickson

Joan Bogle Butler, known professionally as Joan Hickson, was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple. She also narrated a number of Miss Marple stories on audiobooks.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Quotes by Joan Hickson

I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I…

Am

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Retirement is fatal. Luckily, in my profession, you don't have to retire.

Fatal

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I was lucky not to have been born pretty.

Been

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I wasn't beautiful, so there were plenty of character roles. I never did any Shakespeare, I'm far too superficial for that. I…

Act

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I love getting back to Wivenhoe. I get out of my wig, bustle and costume in three minutes flat at the end…

Back

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I have never been a star; I'm just an old character bag.

Astronomy

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Miss Marple believes in justice and has very high standards. There is nothing you could say or do that would shock her.

Believes

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I thought I was the wrong shape: that Miss Marple would be much fluffier than me, much more wearing shawls and things.…

I can

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