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Dorothy Ward (26 April 1890 – 30 March 1987) was an English actress who specialised in pantomimes, playing the principal boy roles, while her husband Shaun Glenville would play the dame roles. She had a successful 52 year career and played in over 40 pantomimes between 1905 and 1957.
Dorothy Ward and her husband Shaun Glenville played the roles of Principal Boy and Dame throughout their long careers. Dorothy would provide the glamour and style, while Shaun would provide the comedy elements in pantomimes from 1910 until the mid 1950’s.
Birmingham-born comedienne, actress, and singer Dorothy Ward was one of the mainstays of British Music Hall and Variety for decades. She made her stage debut at the Alexandra Palace, Birmingham, at the age of 15, and appeared in many London shows before settling largely into a career in pantomime in the 1920s.
Miss Dorothy Ward was born in Aston near Birmingham on 26th April 1890. When she was 14 she was taken to see Jack and the Beanstalk with Ada Reeve as Principal Boy, and from there she was determined to make her name in Pantomime.
Dorothy Ward was born on December 4, 1911 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for The Flying Fool (1929), Courage (1930) and Protection (1929). She was married to ? Beutel. She died on April 14, 1988 in Merced County, California, USA.
Dorothy Ward was born on 4 December 1911 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for The Flying Fool (1929), Courage (1930) and Protection (1929).
Dorothy Ward (26 April 1890 – 30 March 1987) was an English actress who specialised in pantomimes, playing the principal boyroles, while her husband Shaun Glenville would play the dame roles. She had a successful 52 year career and played in over 40 pantomimes between 1905 and 1957.
Dorothy Ward brings over twenty years of experience to the professional training of actors. Her teaching credits include: George Brown College and Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto; The National Theatre School, Montreal; Dalhousie and Acadia Universities, Nova Scotia; University of Saskatchewan.
Dorothy Ward is credited as Performer.
Oct 11, 2022 · View Dorothy Ward's obituary to find out the funeral details, post messages of condolence, and light a candle in their memory.
