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{{Short description|English actress (1942–1980)}}{{EngvarB|date=October 2017}} | {{Short description|English actress (1942–1980)}}{{EngvarB|date=October 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Imogen Hassall | | name = Imogen Hassall | ||
| image = Imogen Hassell by Allan Warren.jpg | | image = Imogen Hassell by Allan Warren.jpg | ||
| imagesize = | | imagesize = | ||
| caption = Imogen Hassall in 1976 (Photograph by [[Allan Warren]]) | | caption = Imogen Hassall in 1976<br />(Photograph by [[w:Allan Warren|Allan Warren]]) | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth-date|25 August 1942}} | | birth_date = {{Birth-date|25 August 1942}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Woking]], [[Surrey]], England | | birth_place = [[w:Woking|Woking]], [[w:Surrey|Surrey]], England | ||
| death_date = {{Death-date and age|16 November 1980|25 August 1942}} | | death_date = {{Death-date and age|16 November 1980|25 August 1942}} | ||
| death_place = [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[London]], England | | death_place = [[w:Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]], [[w:London|London]], England | ||
| death_cause = [[w:Suicide|Suicide]]: overdose | |||
| othername = | | othername = | ||
| occupation = Actress, model | | occupation = Actress, model | ||
| years active= 1963–1980 | | years active= 1963–1980 | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Kenneth Ives]]|1974|1978|reason= | | spouse = | ||
{{marriage|[[w:Kenneth Ives|Kenneth Ives]]|1974|1978|reason=div}} | |||
{{marriage|Andrew Knox|1979|1979|reason=div}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Imogen Hassall''' (25 August 1942 – 16 November 1980) was an English actress who appeared in 33 films during the 1960s and 1970s. | '''Imogen Hassall''' (25 August 1942 – 16 November 1980) was an English actress who appeared in 33 films during the 1960s and 1970s. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Named after [[Shakespeare]]'s ''[[Cymbeline]]'' heroine, she was born in [[Woking]], Surrey, to a financially comfortable family of artists and businessmen. Her grandfather, [[John Hassall (illustrator)|John Hassall]], and her aunt, [[Joan Hassall]], worked as illustrators, while her father, [[Christopher Hassall]], was a poet and lyricist. She had a brother, Nicholas. Her [[godparent|godfather]] is said to have been the composer [[Ivor Novello]], with whom her father had worked extensively as lyricist; conversely, on occasion Hassall would proudly claim that this distinction was [[William Walton|Sir William Walton]]'s with whom her father had collaborated in [[William Walton#Postwar|the early 1950s]], denied by Lady Walton.<ref>Page 71, Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)</ref> | Named after [[w:Shakespeare|Shakespeare]]'s ''[[w:Cymbeline|Cymbeline]]'' heroine, she was born in [[w:Woking|Woking]], Surrey, to a financially comfortable family of artists and businessmen. Her grandfather, [[w:John Hassall (illustrator)|John Hassall]], and her aunt, [[w:Joan Hassall|Joan Hassall]], worked as illustrators, while her father, [[w:Christopher Hassall|Christopher Hassall]], was a poet and lyricist. She had a brother, Nicholas. Her [[w:godparent|godfather]] is said to have been the composer [[w:Ivor Novello|Ivor Novello]], with whom her father had worked extensively as lyricist; conversely, on occasion Hassall would proudly claim that this distinction was [[w:William Walton|Sir William Walton]]'s with whom her father had collaborated in [[w:William Walton#Postwar|the early 1950s]], denied by Lady Walton.<ref>Page 71, Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Hassall boarded and attended [[Elmhurst School for Dance|Elmhurst Ballet School]], Camberley 1952–1954 and the [[Royal Ballet School]], White Lodge, Richmond Park 1955–1958. Later in 1958 (aged 16) she studied in New York City, then returned to live with family in the [[Hampstead Heath#The Vale of Health|Vale of Health]] by Hampstead Heath, London. She continued her absorption of the theatre mode with study at the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] 1960–1962, following which she joined the company of the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] for one season.<ref>Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)</ref> After enjoying an appearance in the [[William Douglas-Home]] comedy "The Reluctant Peer" at the [[Duchess Theatre]] in 1964, she appeared in British TV adventure series of the 1960s such as ''[[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'', ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' In her first significant film role, she played Tara in ''[[The Long Duel]]'' (1967). She gained further public notice as a dominant cave-girl in ''[[When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth]]'' (1970) and played major roles in ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' and the cult horror film ''[[Incense for the Damned]]'' the same year. In 1973, she appeared in ''[[White Cargo (1973 film)|White Cargo]]'' alongside [[David Jason]]. | Hassall boarded and attended [[w:Elmhurst School for Dance|Elmhurst Ballet School]], Camberley 1952–1954 and the [[w:Royal Ballet School|Royal Ballet School]], White Lodge, Richmond Park 1955–1958. Later in 1958 (aged 16) she studied in New York City, then returned to live with family in the [[w:Hampstead Heath#The Vale of Health|Vale of Health]] by Hampstead Heath, London. She continued her absorption of the theatre mode with study at the [[w:London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art|London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] 1960–1962, following which she joined the company of the [[w:Royal Shakespeare Company|Royal Shakespeare Company]] for one season.<ref>Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)</ref> After enjoying an appearance in the [[w:William Douglas-Home|William Douglas-Home]] comedy "The Reluctant Peer" at the [[w:Duchess Theatre|Duchess Theatre]] in 1964, she appeared in British TV adventure series of the 1960s such as ''[[w:The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'', ''[[w:The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and ''[[w:The Persuaders!|The Persuaders!]]'' In her first significant film role, she played Tara in ''[[w:The Long Duel|The Long Duel]]'' (1967). She gained further public notice as a dominant cave-girl in ''[[w:When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth|When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth]]'' (1970) and played major roles in ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' and the cult horror film ''[[w:Incense for the Damned|Incense for the Damned]]'' the same year. In 1973, she appeared in ''[[w:White Cargo (1973 film)|White Cargo]]'' alongside [[David Jason]]. | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Hassall was married to actor Kenneth Ives, and before they were married, they had a daughter called Melanie Ives Hassall, who died four days after being born in 1972.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> She was briefly married to actor Andrew Knox (the son of actors [[Alexander Knox]] and [[Doris Nolan]], who later committed suicide in 1987), but they separated after a few months of marriage, and she lost the baby she was expecting.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> | Hassall was married to actor Kenneth Ives, and before they were married, they had a daughter called Melanie Ives Hassall, who died four days after being born in 1972.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> She was briefly married to actor Andrew Knox (the son of actors [[w:Alexander Knox|Alexander Knox]] and [[w:Doris Nolan|Doris Nolan]], who later committed suicide in 1987), but they separated after a few months of marriage, and she lost the baby she was expecting.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> | ||
Hassall's private life was a regular subject of interest in tabloid newspapers. She was known for playing sexy, scantily clad characters in film and on TV. This, and the revealing outfits she wore at film premieres, resulted in her being referred to as the "Countess of Cleavage".<ref>A defining picture of the "Countess of Cleavage" enjoying the flash-bulbs at a premiere | http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/12th-march-1970-the-film-star-imogen-hassall-in-a-revealing-dress-picture-id3268681?s=594x594</ref> | Hassall's private life was a regular subject of interest in tabloid newspapers. She was known for playing sexy, scantily clad characters in film and on TV. This, and the revealing outfits she wore at film premieres, resulted in her being referred to as the "Countess of Cleavage".<ref>A defining picture of the "Countess of Cleavage" enjoying the flash-bulbs at a premiere | http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/12th-march-1970-the-film-star-imogen-hassall-in-a-revealing-dress-picture-id3268681?s=594x594</ref> | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
After her failed relationships, the death of her child, her miscarriage, and her career decline, she became depressed. Following previous suicide attempts, she was found dead in her [[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] home on the morning of 16 November 1980, when she failed to meet a friend, the actress [[Suzanna Leigh]], with whom she was due to go on holiday to [[Mombasa]] that day. She had apparently committed suicide by overdosing on [[Tuinal]] tablets.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> She was interred in [[Gap Road Cemetery]], Wimbledon, London. | After her failed relationships, the death of her child, her miscarriage, and her career decline, she became depressed. Following previous suicide attempts, she was found dead in her [[w:Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] home on the morning of 16 November 1980, when she failed to meet a friend, the actress [[w:Suzanna Leigh|Suzanna Leigh]], with whom she was due to go on holiday to [[w:Mombasa|Mombasa]] that day. She had apparently committed suicide by overdosing on [[w:Tuinal|Tuinal]] tablets.<ref>Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315</ref> She was interred in [[w:Gap Road Cemetery|Gap Road Cemetery]], Wimbledon, London. | ||
== Portrayal on stage and TV == | == Portrayal on stage and TV == | ||
Her appearance in the film ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' (1970) led many years later to her being portrayed as a character in the play ''[[w:Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick|Cleo]]'' written by [[w:Terry Johnson (dramatist)|Terry Johnson]]. The play was produced at the [[w:Royal National Theatre|Royal National Theatre]] in September 1998 and received the [[w:Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy|Olivier Award]] 1999 for Best New Comedy. Hassall was played by [[w:Gina Bellman|Gina Bellman]]. Johnson later adapted the play for a 2000 television film ''[[Cor, Blimey!]]'', although the character of Hassall does not appear in the television version, which was much changed by Johnson from his original play. | |||
Her appearance in the film ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' (1970) led many years later to her being portrayed as a character in the play ''[[Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick]]'' written by [[Terry Johnson (dramatist)|Terry Johnson]]. The play was produced at the [[Royal National Theatre]] in September 1998 and received the [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy|Olivier Award]] 1999 for Best New Comedy. Hassall was played by [[Gina Bellman]]. Johnson later adapted the play for a 2000 television film ''[[Cor, Blimey!]]'', although the character of Hassall does not appear in the television version, which was much changed by Johnson from his original play. | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
=== Film === | === Film === | ||
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* ''[[The Bulldog Breed]]'' (1960) - Girl in Cinema (uncredited) | * ''[[w:The Bulldog Breed]|]'' (1960) - Girl in Cinema (uncredited) | ||
* ''[[The Cracksman]]'' (1963) – Guv'nor 's Secretary | * ''[[w:The Cracksman|The Cracksman]]'' (1963) – Guv'nor 's Secretary | ||
* ''[[The Mind Benders (1963 film)|The Mind Benders]]'' (1963) – Girl Student | * ''[[w:The Mind Benders (1963 film)|The Mind Benders]]'' (1963) – Girl Student | ||
* ''[[The Early | * ''[[w:The Early Bir|d]]'' (1965) – Sir Roger's Secretary | ||
* ''[[Press for Time]]'' (1966) – Suffragette (uncredited) | * ''[[w:Press for Time|Press for Time]]'' (1966) – Suffragette (uncredited) | ||
* ''[[The Long Duel]]'' (1967) – Tara | * ''[[w:The Long Duel|The Long Duel]]'' (1967) – Tara | ||
* Bedtime (1967) - The Woman (Short film, banned by the [[BBFC]], limited London release) | * Bedtime (1967) - The Woman (Short film, banned by the [[w:BBFC|BBFC]], limited London release) | ||
* ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1969) – Samantha | * ''[[w:Take a Girl Like You (film)|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1969) – Samantha | ||
* ''[[Incense for the Damned]]'' (1970) – Chriseis | * ''[[w:Incense for the Damned|Incense for the Damned]]'' (1970) – Chriseis | ||
* ''[[Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly]]'' (1970) – Girlfriend | * ''[[w:Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly|Mumsy]]'' (1970) – Girlfriend | ||
* ''[[El Condor (film)|El Condor]]'' (1970) – Dolores | * ''[[w:El Condor (film)|El Condor]]'' (1970) – Dolores | ||
* ''[[The Virgin and the Gypsy (film)|The Virgin and the Gypsy]]'' (1970) – The Gypsy's Wife | * ''[[w:The Virgin and the Gypsy (film)|The Virgin and the Gypsy]]'' (1970) – The Gypsy's Wife | ||
* ''[[Toomorrow (film)|Toomorrow]]'' (1970) – Amy | * ''[[w:Toomorrow (film)|Toomorrow]]'' (1970) – Amy | ||
* ''[[When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth]]'' (1970) – Ayak | * ''[[w:When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth|When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth]]'' (1970) – Ayak | ||
* ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' (1970) – Jenny Grubb | * ''[[Carry On Loving]]'' (1970) – Jenny Grubb | ||
* ''[[White Cargo (1973 film)|White Cargo]]'' (1973) – Stella | * ''[[w:White Cargo (1973 film)|White Cargo]]'' (1973) – Stella | ||
* ''[[Licensed to Love and Kill]]'' (1979) – Miss Martin (final film role) | * ''[[w:Licensed to Love and Kill|Licensed to Love and Kill]]'' (1979) – Miss Martin (final film role) | ||
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=== Television === | === Television === | ||
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* ''[[The Sentimental Agent]]'' (1 episode, 1963) – Nikki | * ''[[w:The Sentimental Agent|The Sentimental Agent]]'' (1 episode, 1963) – Nikki | ||
* ''[[Dickie Henderson|The Dickie Henderson Show]]'' (1 episode, 1963) | * ''[[Dickie Henderson|The Dickie Henderson Show]]'' (1 episode, 1963) | ||
* It Happened Like This (1 episode, 1963) – Miss Jeryl | * It Happened Like This (1 episode, 1963) – Miss Jeryl | ||
* ''[[Moonstrike]]'' (2 episodes, 1963) | * ''[[w:Moonstrike|Moonstrike]]'' (2 episodes, 1963) | ||
* ''[[The Scales of Justice|The Scales Of Justice]]'' (1 episode, 1964) – Yvonne Purvis | * ''[[w:The Scales of Justice|The Scales Of Justice]]'' (1 episode, 1964) – Yvonne Purvis | ||
* The Reluctant Peer (1 episode, 1964) | * The Reluctant Peer (1 episode, 1964) | ||
* ''[[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'' (3 episodes, 1964–1968) – Malia / Nadya / Sophia Arnetas | * ''[[w:The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'' (3 episodes, 1964–1968) – Malia / Nadya / Sophia Arnetas | ||
* ''[[No Hiding Place]]'' (1 episode, 1965) – Jane Bowden | * ''[[w:No Hiding Place|No Hiding Place]]'' (1 episode, 1965) – Jane Bowden | ||
* ''[[Lance Percival|The Lance Percival Show]]'' - (1 episode, 1965) | * ''[[Lance Percival|The Lance Percival Show]]'' - (1 episode, 1965) | ||
* A Touch of Don Juan (1 episode, 1966) | * A Touch of Don Juan (1 episode, 1966) | ||
* ''[[Theatre 625]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Madame Kanyl | * ''[[w:Theatre 625|Theatre 625]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Madame Kanyl | ||
* ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Anjali | * ''[[w:The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Anjali | ||
* ''[[The Wednesday Play]]'' (2 episodes, 1967–1968) – Yasmina / Rogation (voice) | * ''[[w:The Wednesday Play|The Wednesday Play]]'' (2 episodes, 1967–1968) – Yasmina / Rogation (voice) | ||
* ''[[Champion House]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Christina | * ''[[w:Champion House|Champion House]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Christina | ||
* ''[[Play of the Month]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Ata | * ''[[w:Play of the Month|Play of the Month]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Ata | ||
* Mickey Dunne (1 episode, 1967) - Veronica Cole | * Mickey Dunne (1 episode, 1967) - Veronica Cole | ||
* ''[[The Troubleshooters]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Nancy Clucas | * ''[[w:The Troubleshooters|The Troubleshooters]]'' (1 episode, 1967) – Nancy Clucas | ||
* ''[[The Champions]]'' (1 episode, 1968) – Cleo | * ''[[w:The Champions|The Champions]]'' (1 episode, 1968) – Cleo | ||
* ''[[Call My Bluff]]'' (1 episode, 1969) - Herself | * ''[[w:Call My Bluff|Call My Bluff]]'' (1 episode, 1969) - Herself | ||
* ''[[Softly, Softly (TV series)|Softly, Softly]]'' (1 episode, 1970) – Molly Carson | * ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)|Softly, Softly]]'' (1 episode, 1970) – Molly Carson | ||
* ''[[Simon Dee|The Simon Dee Show]]'' (1 episode, 1970) - Herself | * ''[[w:Simon Dee|The Simon Dee Show]]'' (1 episode, 1970) - Herself | ||
* ''[[Dear Mother...Love Albert]]'' (1 episode, 1970) - Girl (uncredited) | * ''[[w:Dear Mother...Love Albert|Dear Mother...Love Albert]]'' (1 episode, 1970) - Girl (uncredited) | ||
* ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' (1 episode, 1971) – Maria Lorenzo | * ''[[w:The Persuaders!|The Persuaders!]]'' (1 episode, 1971) – Maria Lorenzo | ||
* ''[[On the House (TV series)|On The House]]'' (1 episode, 1971) – Thelma | * ''[[w:On the House (TV series)|On The House]]'' (1 episode, 1971) – Thelma | ||
* Celluloid Love (The Hassalls) - (TV Documentary 1971) - Herself | * Celluloid Love (The Hassalls) - (TV Documentary 1971) - Herself | ||
* ''[[Jason King (TV series)|Jason King]]'' (1 episode, 1972) – Gina | * ''[[w:Jason King (TV series)|Jason King]]'' (1 episode, 1972) – Gina | ||
* ''[[...And Mother Makes Three]]'' (1 episode, 1972) – Virginia | * ''[[...And Mother Makes Three]]'' (1 episode, 1972) – Virginia | ||
* ''[[Going for a Song]]'' (1 episode, 1972) - Herself | * ''[[w:Going for a Song|Going for a Song]]'' (1 episode, 1972) - Herself | ||
* Images (1 episode, 1972) - One-off special | * Images (1 episode, 1972) - One-off special | ||
* The Movie Quiz (2 episodes, 1972-3) - Herself | * The Movie Quiz (2 episodes, 1972-3) - Herself | ||
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* {{IMDb name|0368302}} | * {{IMDb name|0368302}} | ||
* [http://horrorstars.net/imogen-hassall.html Imogen Hassall] at HorrorStars | * [http://horrorstars.net/imogen-hassall.html Imogen Hassall] at HorrorStars | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 19 December 2022
Imogen Hassall | |
|---|---|
 Imogen Hassall in 1976 (Photograph by Allan Warren) | |
| Born | 25 August 1942 |
| Died | 16 November 1980 (aged 38) |
| Cause of death | Suicide: overdose |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1963–1980 |
| Spouse |
Andrew Knox
(m. 1979; div. 1979) |
Imogen Hassall (25 August 1942 – 16 November 1980) was an English actress who appeared in 33 films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Early life
Named after Shakespeare's Cymbeline heroine, she was born in Woking, Surrey, to a financially comfortable family of artists and businessmen. Her grandfather, John Hassall, and her aunt, Joan Hassall, worked as illustrators, while her father, Christopher Hassall, was a poet and lyricist. She had a brother, Nicholas. Her godfather is said to have been the composer Ivor Novello, with whom her father had worked extensively as lyricist; conversely, on occasion Hassall would proudly claim that this distinction was Sir William Walton's with whom her father had collaborated in the early 1950s, denied by Lady Walton.[1]
Career
Hassall boarded and attended Elmhurst Ballet School, Camberley 1952–1954 and the Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, Richmond Park 1955–1958. Later in 1958 (aged 16) she studied in New York City, then returned to live with family in the Vale of Health by Hampstead Heath, London. She continued her absorption of the theatre mode with study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art 1960–1962, following which she joined the company of the Royal Shakespeare Company for one season.[2] After enjoying an appearance in the William Douglas-Home comedy "The Reluctant Peer" at the Duchess Theatre in 1964, she appeared in British TV adventure series of the 1960s such as The Saint, The Avengers and The Persuaders! In her first significant film role, she played Tara in The Long Duel (1967). She gained further public notice as a dominant cave-girl in When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) and played major roles in Carry On Loving and the cult horror film Incense for the Damned the same year. In 1973, she appeared in White Cargo alongside David Jason.
Personal life
Hassall was married to actor Kenneth Ives, and before they were married, they had a daughter called Melanie Ives Hassall, who died four days after being born in 1972.[3] She was briefly married to actor Andrew Knox (the son of actors Alexander Knox and Doris Nolan, who later committed suicide in 1987), but they separated after a few months of marriage, and she lost the baby she was expecting.[4]
Hassall's private life was a regular subject of interest in tabloid newspapers. She was known for playing sexy, scantily clad characters in film and on TV. This, and the revealing outfits she wore at film premieres, resulted in her being referred to as the "Countess of Cleavage".[5]
Death
After her failed relationships, the death of her child, her miscarriage, and her career decline, she became depressed. Following previous suicide attempts, she was found dead in her Wimbledon home on the morning of 16 November 1980, when she failed to meet a friend, the actress Suzanna Leigh, with whom she was due to go on holiday to Mombasa that day. She had apparently committed suicide by overdosing on Tuinal tablets.[6] She was interred in Gap Road Cemetery, Wimbledon, London.
Portrayal on stage and TV
Her appearance in the film Carry On Loving (1970) led many years later to her being portrayed as a character in the play Cleo written by Terry Johnson. The play was produced at the Royal National Theatre in September 1998 and received the Olivier Award 1999 for Best New Comedy. Hassall was played by Gina Bellman. Johnson later adapted the play for a 2000 television film Cor, Blimey!, although the character of Hassall does not appear in the television version, which was much changed by Johnson from his original play.
Filmography
Film
- [[w:The Bulldog Breed]|] (1960) - Girl in Cinema (uncredited)
- The Cracksman (1963) – Guv'nor 's Secretary
- The Mind Benders (1963) – Girl Student
- d (1965) – Sir Roger's Secretary
- Press for Time (1966) – Suffragette (uncredited)
- The Long Duel (1967) – Tara
- Bedtime (1967) - The Woman (Short film, banned by the BBFC, limited London release)
- Take a Girl Like You (1969) – Samantha
- Incense for the Damned (1970) – Chriseis
- Mumsy (1970) – Girlfriend
- El Condor (1970) – Dolores
- The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970) – The Gypsy's Wife
- Toomorrow (1970) – Amy
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970) – Ayak
- Carry On Loving (1970) – Jenny Grubb
- White Cargo (1973) – Stella
- Licensed to Love and Kill (1979) – Miss Martin (final film role)
Television
- The Sentimental Agent (1 episode, 1963) – Nikki
- The Dickie Henderson Show (1 episode, 1963)
- It Happened Like This (1 episode, 1963) – Miss Jeryl
- Moonstrike (2 episodes, 1963)
- The Scales Of Justice (1 episode, 1964) – Yvonne Purvis
- The Reluctant Peer (1 episode, 1964)
- The Saint (3 episodes, 1964–1968) – Malia / Nadya / Sophia Arnetas
- No Hiding Place (1 episode, 1965) – Jane Bowden
- The Lance Percival Show - (1 episode, 1965)
- A Touch of Don Juan (1 episode, 1966)
- Theatre 625 (1 episode, 1967) – Madame Kanyl
- The Avengers (1 episode, 1967) – Anjali
- The Wednesday Play (2 episodes, 1967–1968) – Yasmina / Rogation (voice)
- Champion House (1 episode, 1967) – Christina
- Play of the Month (1 episode, 1967) – Ata
- Mickey Dunne (1 episode, 1967) - Veronica Cole
- The Troubleshooters (1 episode, 1967) – Nancy Clucas
- The Champions (1 episode, 1968) – Cleo
- Call My Bluff (1 episode, 1969) - Herself
- Softly, Softly (1 episode, 1970) – Molly Carson
- The Simon Dee Show (1 episode, 1970) - Herself
- Dear Mother...Love Albert (1 episode, 1970) - Girl (uncredited)
- The Persuaders! (1 episode, 1971) – Maria Lorenzo
- On The House (1 episode, 1971) – Thelma
- Celluloid Love (The Hassalls) - (TV Documentary 1971) - Herself
- Jason King (1 episode, 1972) – Gina
- ...And Mother Makes Three (1 episode, 1972) – Virginia
- Going for a Song (1 episode, 1972) - Herself
- Images (1 episode, 1972) - One-off special
- The Movie Quiz (2 episodes, 1972-3) - Herself
References
- ^ Page 71, Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)
- ^ Biography: Leissner, D. (2002)
- ^ Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315
- ^ Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315
- ^ A defining picture of the "Countess of Cleavage" enjoying the flash-bulbs at a premiere | http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/12th-march-1970-the-film-star-imogen-hassall-in-a-revealing-dress-picture-id3268681?s=594x594
- ^ Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries, pp. 315–316 | https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qAhtNiAl3YsC&pg=PA315
Bibliography
- Biography: Leissner, D. (2002). Tuesday's Child: The Life and Death of Imogen Hassall. Baltimore, MD: Luminary Press. ISBN 1-887664-47-5.
- Obituary: Donnelley, P. (2005). Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries. Omnibus Press. pp. 315–316. ISBN 1-844494-30-6.
External links
- Imogen Hassall at IMDb
- Imogen Hassall at HorrorStars
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