Drake, Fabia (1904–1990)
Drake, Fabia (1904–1990)
English stage, tv, and screen actress. Born Jan 20, 1904, in Herne Bay; died Feb 28, 1990, in London, England; attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts; m. Maxwell Turner.
Made stage debut as a small child (1913); had 1st major London role in Major Barbara (1921); was long associated with Stratford Memorial Theatre; made Broadway debut in The Scarlet Lady (1926); films include Meet Mr. Penny, Young Wives' Tale, Fast and Loose, All Over the Town, The Good Companions and Valmont; lifelong friend of Laurence Olivier, played Katherine to his Petruchio in grade school.
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