Dilys Laye (born Dilys Lay; 11 March 1934 – 13 February 2009) was an English actress and singer, best known for her comedy roles, in which she was seen in the West End and on Broadway for more than fifty years, beginning in 1951. Although primarily a stage performer, she broadcast frequently on radio and television, and appeared in films.

A raven-haired, sometimes blonde (particularly in the earlier years) pretty actress, Dilys Laye was capable of a wide range of roles, from straight drama to comedy. She began in the 1950s, like most other British screen actresses of the era, in studio-system-style films.

Dilys Laye (11 March 1934 - 13 February 2009) was an English actres.

Feb 13, 2009 · She made her professional bow in 1948 in a New Lindsey Theatre production of "Burning Bush," with her first silver-screen appearance the next year in "Trottie True" (American title "The Gay Lady). Her Broadway debut came in the 1954 "The Boy Friend."

Dilys Laye was an English actress and screenwriter, best known for comedy roles. She died of cancer aged 74. [3] A child star, Dilys studied at the Aida Foster School of Dramatic Arts in london.

Dilys Laye was one of Britain’s most experienced comedy actresses, best known for her appearances in the Carry On films. But she was equally adept in straight roles, notably with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and she was a seasoned musical star, having appeared in the original Broadway production of Sandy Wilson’s The Boy Friend , opposite ...

Dilys Laye, sometimes credited as Dilys Lay was an English actress and screenwriter, best known for comedy roles. She died of cancer aged 74.

Dilys Laye (born "Dilys Margaret Annesley-Bartlett" on 11th March 1934 in Edmonton, Middlesex; died 13th February 2009 in London) appeared on Coronation Street between August 2000 and February 2001 as Alzheimer's sufferer, Isabel Stephens.

Dilys Laye. Credits (text only) Hide Show Actress (78 credits) 2008 The Commander: Abduction (TV Movie) Edna Sutton 2008 Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (TV Movie) Edith Howerd 2001-2007 Doctors (TV Series) Gwendolyn Harrington / Aunt Patricia / Constance - Deceptive Appearances (2007) ... Gwendolyn Harrington

A raven-haired, sometimes blonde (particularly in the earlier years) pretty actress, Dilys Laye was capable of a wide range of roles, from straight drama to comedy. She began in the 1950s, like most other British screen actresses of the era, in studio-system-style films.