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Pamela Brown, actor
Actor

Pamela Brown: Movies & Box Office

films
23
on screen
1942–2018
box office
$74.2M
Born
July 8, 1917
Birthplace
Hampstead, London, England
Full name
Pamela Mary Brown
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1936-1975
Spouses
Sir Michael Powell
Career at a glance

Pamela Brown's Career in Numbers

Pamela Brown's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Pamela Brown works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) to Io sono Tempesta (2018), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Pamela Brown Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 3
  2. 1950s 5
  3. 1960s 5
  4. 1970s 7
  5. 1980s 1
  6. 1990s 1
  7. 2010s 1

The 1970s were Pamela Brown's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Pamela Brown Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Thriller 3
  • Biography 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Music 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • History 1

Drama is the genre Pamela Brown has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Pamela Brown Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Cleopatra $57.8M worldwide
Newest film
Io sono Tempesta 2018
23 credits

Pamela Brown Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Pamela Brown is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Pamela Brown?

Pamela Brown was born in Hampstead, London, England in 1917. Credited on films since 1942, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Pamela Mary Brown (1917–1975) was an English actress renowned for her eminent theater and film career spanned over several decades. Born on 8th July 1917 in Hampstead, London, Pamela soon found her way into the world of acting, beginning her journey at the Old Vic in 1936. With her distinctive rich, husky voice and piercingly blue eyes, she escalated to leading roles quickly, giving some of her best performances in famous plays like 'The Duchess of Malfi' and 'Macbeth'. Her notable works in cinema include 'I Know Where I'm Going!' and 'Cleopatra'.

While Pamela was bustling in her career, sharing screen with legends like Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, tragedy hit in personal life. She was married to eminent film director, Sir Michael Powell, but the couple didn't have any children. Pamela courageously fought ovarian cancer for many years before finally succumbing to it in 1975. Despite the struggle, she left a deep impact on the ones who had the privilege of seeing her perform, becoming an enduring icon of British theatre and cinema. Her legacy continues to inspire many young artists today.

Works with

Who Pamela Brown Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Pamela Brown shares the most films with. Emeric Pressburger comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Elizabeth Taylor (3).

FAQ

Pamela Brown: Questions & Answers

How many movies Pamela Brown has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Pamela Brown been in?

Pamela Brown is credited on 23 films, from 1942 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Pamela Brown's highest-grossing movie?

Cleopatra (1963) is Pamela Brown's biggest box office hit, with $57.8M worldwide, ahead of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) ($14M). Across every film with box office figures, Pamela Brown's movies have made $74.2M.

Pamela Brown's biggest hits

What is Pamela Brown's newest movie?

The most recent film on Pamela Brown's filmography is Io sono Tempesta (2018), in the role of Dancer.

Who does Pamela Brown work with most often?

Pamela Brown shares the most films with Emeric Pressburger (3 films), Elizabeth Taylor (3 films) and John Gielgud (2 films).

The Best Pamela Brown Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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