Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94
Summary
Phyllida Law, a Scottish actress known for her work on stage, television, and film, has died at the age of 94. She acted alongside her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson in several projects and had a career spanning from the 1950s to 2020.Key Facts
- Phyllida Law was born in Glasgow in 1932.
- She studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and initially wanted to be a stage designer.
- Law's acting career began in the 1950s with work in theatre and TV shows like Dr Finlay’s Casebook and Dixon of Dock Green.
- She appeared in notable stage productions including A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and worked at the National Theatre.
- In films, she acted with her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson in titles such as Peter’s Friends, Much Ado About Nothing, and Emma.
- Law appeared frequently on British TV, including shows like Waking the Dead, Foyle’s War, Doc Martin, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
- Her last acting role was in the 2020 film Then Came You.
- She was married to actor Eric Thompson until his death in 1982 and is survived by her daughters Emma and Sophie Thompson.
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