Pauline Collins

Date of Birth: September 3, 1940

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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Biography

Pauline Collins is a distinguished English actress known for her versatile work in theater, film, and television. Born on September 3, 1940, in Exmouth, Devon, England, Collins has had a prolific career spanning over five decades. She initially trained as a teacher, but her passion for acting led her to pursue a career in the performing arts. Collins gained widespread recognition for her role in the play and subsequent film adaptation of “Shirley Valentine,” for which she won an Olivier Award, a Tony Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award. Her other notable works include roles in the TV series “Upstairs, Downstairs” and the film “The Time of Their Lives.” Collins is married to actor John Alderton, and together they have three children. Her contributions to the arts have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Pauline Collins

1. Pauline Collins was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2001 for her services to drama.

2. She played the same character, Sarah Moffat, in two different British television series: “Upstairs, Downstairs” and its spin-off “Thomas & Sarah.”

3. Collins has written an autobiography titled “Letter to Louise,” which chronicles her early life and career.

4. She made her Broadway debut in 1989 in the play “Shirley Valentine,” for which she won a Tony Award.

5. Pauline Collins is multilingual; she speaks both French and Spanish fluently.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pauline Collins

1. “I think being an actress suits me because I can be a very good listener.”

2. “Success has not changed me, but it has changed a lot of people around me.”

3. “Acting is a way of living out one’s fantasies, and living out one’s fantasies is a way of acting.”

4. “Theatre is my first love. It’s where I started, and it’s where I feel the most alive.”

5. “I have always believed that women can juggle many roles and do them all well.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Pauline Collins is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Pauline Collins has four children: 1. Louise Rohr, from a previous relationship, whom she gave up for adoption, and later reunited with. 2. Nicholas Alderton, with her husband John Alderton. 3. Kate Alderton, with her husband John Alderton. 4. Richard Alderton, with her husband John Alderton.