Actress. She shall be remembered for her association with Hammer Pictures. Born in England, she received her degree in Drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1951. After graduation, she had her break in the industry with a role in the British TV series "Dixon of Dock Green" in 1956 and followed this with the program "ITV Television Playhouse." She made a memorable impression on movie audiences, when she was cast as 'Justine,' the jilted love interest of 'Baron Frankenstein,' played by Peter Cushing in the classic Hammer film "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957). This was followed with her role as a seductive vampire opposite Christopher Lee in "Horror of Dracula" (1958).
Actress. She shall be remembered for her association with Hammer Pictures. Born in England, she received her degree in Drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1951. After graduation, she had her break in the industry with a role in the British TV series "Dixon of Dock Green" in 1956 and followed this with the program "ITV Television Playhouse." She made a memorable impression on movie audiences, when she was cast as 'Justine,' the jilted love interest of 'Baron Frankenstein,' played by Peter Cushing in the classic Hammer film "The Curse of Frankenstein" (1957). This was followed with her role as a seductive vampire opposite Christopher Lee in "Horror of Dracula" (1958).
Bio by: C.S.
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