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Eileen Lynch
Eileen ( or ) is an Irish feminine given name anglicised from Eibhlín and may refer to: People Artists *Eileen Agar (1899–1991), British Surrealist painter and photographer *Eileen Fisher (born 1950), clothing retailer and designer *Eileen Folson (1956–2007), Broadway composer *Eileen Ford (1922–2014), American model agency executive *Eileen Gray (1878–1976), Irish furniture designer and architect *Eileen Ramsay (photographer), Eileen Ramsay (1915-2017), British maritime photographer *Eileen Shields (born 1970), American footwear designer and entrepreneur Entertainers *Eileen (singer) (born 1941), American-born singer in France *Eileen Atkins (born 1934), English actress *Eileen Barton (1924–2006), American singer *Eileen Bellomo, member of rock group The Stilettos *Eileen April Boylan (born 1987), Filipina/Irish-American actress *Eileen Brennan (1932–2013), American actress *Eileen Catterson, Scottish fashion model and former Miss Scotland *Eileen Daly (born 1963) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Derbyshire
Eileen Derbyshire, MBE (born 6 October 1931) is an English retired actress, best known for her role as Emily Bishop in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. She played the character for 55 years from January 1961 to January 2016 (with a brief cameo in October 2019), making her the longest-serving female cast member in a British TV soap opera. She is the mother of sports journalist Oliver Holt. She was appointed an MBE in the 2010 Queens Birthday Honours list for her long acting career. Early life Derbyshire was born in Urmston, Lancashire, and from age 17 was appearing in plays broadcast on radio. After several small parts on television, she joined the cast of ''Coronation Street'', first appearing as Miss Nugent in episode 15 in January 1961 (the character appeared as an extra in episode 4 in December 1960 played by an uncredited walk-on actress). The character was then given the forename Emily in 1962. Derbyshire has a degree in teaching, trained at the Nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Rodgers
Eileen Rodgers (July 10, 1930 – July 13, 2003) was an American singer and Broadway performer. Career Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1930, she began her career as a nightclub performer, later singing as lead vocalist with Charlie Spivak's orchestra. She later recorded more than 30 singles and two LPs for Columbia Records, her most successful single being " Miracle of Love" in 1956, which reached number 18 and 24 respectively, on the ''Billboard'' and ''Cash Box'' pop charts. Her Broadway debut was in 1959's ''Fiorello!'', where she sang the show-stopping "Gentleman Jimmy". In 1960, she appeared in '' Tenderloin''. Two years later, in 1962, she headed the off-Broadway revival cast of Cole Porter's ''Anything Goes'' in the role of Reno Sweeney, a recording of which is currently available on CD. The show won the New York Outer Circle Critics' Award as Best Revival of 1962. In 1965, Rodgers appeared in the infamous musical flop ''Kelly'' which closed on Broadway after one p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen Pollock
Eileen Pollock (18 May 1947 – 19 December 2020) was a Northern Irish actress whose work included political theatre, pantomime, and the role of Lilo Lil in television series '' Bread''. Early life Pollock was born in Belfast, and studied languages at Queen's University Belfast. Before her acting career she was a technical translator, working in London. Her first theatrical work was as ASM at the Bush Theatre, London. Career She is probably best known for playing the part of 'Lilo' Lill in Carla Lane's television comedy '' Bread'' in 1986-1991, and in 2004 she said: "I like it when someone says in a supermarket 'you know who you remind me of, don't take offence, that tart from Bread'." She was involved in the political theatre company Belt and Braces, but felt it provided too few roles for women so founded Bloomers and later Camouflage, writing several plays for the latter. She also worked with Irish companies Field Day, Charabanc and DubbelJoint, among many other tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eileen O'Brien (actress)
Eileen O'Brien is an English actress who has played a wide variety of roles in British television over many years. She appeared in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' as Beattie Dixon in 2013, having previously appeared in the show as teacher Bridget Burgess from 2006 to 2007. Career From 1987 to 1988, O'Brien had a recurring role in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''; she played Edie Smith, the mother of Mary Smith (Linda Davidson). O'Brien has also appeared in ''The Crezz'', ''Casualty'', ''Doctors'', ''The Royal'', '' Where the Heart Is'', ''Brookside'', '' Heartbeat'' and ''Coronation Street''. She later appeared in several films, including '' Between Two Women'' in 2000. In May 2009, she played Anne in the BBC miniseries '' Moving On''. In 2013, she played Rita in the BBC comedy-drama ''Being Eileen''. In January 2020, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera ''Doctors Doctor or The Doctor may refer to: Personal titles * Doctor (title), the holder of an accred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
