Fay Compton

Virginia Lilian Emmeline Compton-Mackenzie, CBE (/ˈkʌmptən/; 18 September 1894 – 12 December 1978), known professionally as Fay Compton, was an English actress. She appeared in several films, and made many broadcasts, but was best known for her stage performances. She was known for her versatility, and appeared in Shakespeare, drawing room comedy, pantomime, modern drama, and classics such as Ibsen and Chekhov. In addition to performing in Britain, Compton appeared several times in the US, and toured Australia and New Zealand in a variety of stage plays.

Fay Compton
Born
Virginia Lilian Emmeline Compton-Mackenzie

(1894-09-18)18 September 1894
Fulham, London, England
Died12 December 1978(1978-12-12) (aged 84)
London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1911–1977
Spouses
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(m. 1911; died 1913)​
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    (m. 1914; died 1921)​
      Leon Quartermaine
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      (m. 1922; div. 1942)​
        Ralph Michael
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        (m. 1942; div. 1946)​
        Children1
        RelativesCompton Mackenzie (brother)
        Viola Compton (sister)
        Edward Compton (father)
        Henry Compton (grandfather)
        Anthony Pelissier (son)
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