Avice Landone was an American actress known for her roles in The Franchise Affair, An Alligator Named Daisy, and Pride and Prejudice. Born on September 1, 1908, in Madras, India, she became a prominent character actress in British cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Avice Landone was married to Bruno Barnabe from 1940 until her death in 1976. The couple had one child together. Throughout her career, Landone was celebrated for her versatility in portraying both cold upper-class women and warm, motherly figures on screen.
Death and Legacy
Avice Landone passed away on June 12, 1976, in Twickenham, Middlesex, England. She left behind a notable legacy in the film industry, remembered for her skillful performances in various significant roles. Her contributions to theater and film continue to be appreciated to this day.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Blood on Satan’s Claw | 1971-01-28 | Isobel Banham |
| Carve Her Name with Pride | 1958-02-18 | Vera Atkins |
| The Wind Cannot Read | 1958-06-10 | Second nurse |
| The Embezzler | 1954-07-01 | Miss Ackroyd |
| An Alligator Named Daisy | 1955-12-13 | Mrs. Weston |
| Gaolbreak | 1962-04-02 | Mrs. Wallis |
| A Cry from the Streets | 1958-08-12 | Rachel Seymour |
| The Franchise Affair | 1951-02-19 | Mrs. Wynn |
| My Brother Jonathan | 1948-02-05 | Mrs. Martyn |
| Rx Murder | 1958-02-18 | Mrs. Motlock |
| My Teenage Daughter | 1956-06-20 | Barbara |
| Escape by Night | 1953-12-01 | Mrs. Weston |
| This Is My Street | 1964-01-15 | Lily |
| Reach for the Sky | 1956-07-05 | Douglas Bader’s Mother |
| Operation Diplomat | 1953-12-01 | Mrs. Terry |
| The Leather Boys | 1964-03-08 | Reggie’s Mum |
| Two Gentlemen Sharing | 1969-09-17 | Mrs. Pater |
| The Adventures of Barry McKenzie | 1972-10-12 | Mrs. Gort |
| Eyewitness | 1956-08-14 | Night Sister |
| Guilt Is My Shadow | 1950-03-22 | Eva |
| Operation Cupid | 1960-04-01 | Mrs. Mountjoy |
| Love in Pawn | 1953-11-23 | Mrs. Trusslove |
| True as a Turtle | 1957-02-01 | Valerie Partridge |
| Personal Affair | 1953-10-20 | 1st Gossip (uncredited) |
| Five Golden Hours | 1961-02-01 | Beatrice |
| The Tamer Tamed | 1956-02-07 | Wife to Hortensio |
| Laughter in Paradise | 1951-06-01 | Shopper at Swan & Edgar (uncredited) |
| Winning Widows | 1961-09-09 | |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Florence Warshed |
| The Adventures of Sir Lancelot | 1956-09-15 | Lady Lamorak |
| International Detective | 1959-12-26 | Baroness Rainis |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1952-02-02 | Mrs. Gardiner |
| Misleading Cases | 1967-06-20 | Florence Haddock |
| The Human Jungle | 1963-03-30 | Lady Shaw |