Brenda Blethyn
1946
ACTOR BIOGRAPHY
Brenda Blethyn born 20 February 1946 in Broadstairs Kent, England. She studied at the Guildford School of Acting and debuted on the London stage in 1976. Here she enjoyed several seasons at the Royal National Theatre. She won numerous awards for her portrayal of Cynthia Purley in Mike Lean's Secrets and Lies and was awarded Best Actress in the 2011 Angel Film Awards. Her film career spans over three decades.