Gillian Lynne
Biography
Gillian Lynne was born on February 20, 1926 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress and director, known for The Phantom of the Opera (2004), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was previously married to Peter Land and Patrick Back. She died on July 1, 2018 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self
A three-part series exploring how the British musical became a driving force behind musical theatre around the world — a tale of shows, daring, rivalries, talent and fortunes are set in just a single square mile.
Movie - 1953, 2h 15m • as Marianne (uncredited)
Scottish highlander Jamie Durie falls into a life of piracy after joining the failed rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie against the British crown.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self - Musical Stager & Choreographer
Documentary on the London West End stage show which began its three year run in 2002. It has interviews with cast and crew and examines the rehearsals, set construction, the props and costumes and the top secret building of the flying car.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • as Self - Choreographer
This made-for-television documentary tells the story of the creation of the world's most successful musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Gaskin's Girl
A man is tried for the murder of his neurotic wife by means of a sedative overdose.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self - Contributor
Documentary telling the story of the ENSA performers who kept up the troops' morale during World War II, with contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Eric Sykes and Tony Benn.
Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Puck
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Herself
A documentary about the original "Phantom of the Opera" stage show and its creation.