Deborah Kerr Height Weight Body Measurements Spouse
Birth Date
September 30, 1921
Died
October 16, 2007
Nationality
United Kingdom
Sun Sign
Libra
Natural hair color
Red
Eye color
Blue-Green
Height
5 ft 7 in | 170 cm
Body Measurements
33-24-34 in | 84-61-86.5 cm
Weight
55 kg | 121 lbs
Bra Size
32B
Shoe size
7 US | 37.5 EU
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Deborah Jane Trimmer, known professionally as Deborah Kerr was born in Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland, on September 30, 1921, was a British actress.
Young Deborah Kerr first started performing in mime play "Harlequin and Columbine" (1937) in role as "Harlequin", at Weston-super-Mare.
She made her big screen debut in comedy drama film Major Barbara (1941) in role as Jenny Hill.
She got her television debut in anthology series ITV Play of the Week (1963) in episode "Three Roads to Rome", in role as Moira.
Deborah's breakthrough performance came as Karen Holmes in romantic war drama film From Here to Eternity (1953).
She made her West End debut in a play "Heartbreak House" (1943) in role as Ellie Dunn, at the Cambridge Theatre.
She landed her Broadway debut in a play "Tea and Sympathy" (1953) in role as Laura Reynolds, at Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Deborah Kerr Height and Weight
How tall was Deborah Kerr and what was her weight? Deborah Kerr's height was 5' 7" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 170 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight was 121 іn pоunds or 55 іn kіlоgrаmѕ.
Deborah Kerr Body Measurements
Deborah Kerr body measurements was bust-waist-hip 33-24-34 in inches or 84-61-86.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size was 32B with cup size B.
Best Movies
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Evelyn Boult in drama film Edward, My Son (1949).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Karen Holmes in romantic war drama film From Here to Eternity (1953).
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role as Anna Leonowens in musical movie The King and I (1956).
She won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Sister Angela in war film Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role as Sibyl Railton-Bell in drama movie Separate Tables (1958).
She won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress also was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Ida Carmody in comedy drama film The Sundowners (1960).
She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Miss Madrigal in thriller mystery film The Chalk Garden (1964).
She was nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Laura Reynolds in drama film Tea and Sympathy (1956).
She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Sarah Miles in drama romance movie The End of the Affair (1955).
She was nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role as Sally Hardcastle in drama movie Love on the Dole (1941).
She won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role as Edith Hunter / Martha Hunter / Barbara Wynne / Angela "Johnny" Cannon in romantic war film The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Love on the Dole (1943).
She was nominated for the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role as Bridie Quilty in World War II spy film I See a Dark Stranger (1946).
She won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role as Sister Clodagh in psychological drama film Black Narcissus (1947).
Quo Vadis (1951) adventure thriller as Lygia
An Affair to Remember (1957) romance as Terry McKay
Bonjour Tristesse (1958) thriller drama as Anne Larsen
The Innocents (1961) gothic psychological horror as Miss Giddens
The Grass Is Greener (1960) romantic comedy as Hilary, Countess of Rhyall
The Night of the Iguana (1964) drama as Hannah Jelkes
Best TV Shows
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role as Emma Harte in television drama serial A Woman of Substance (1984).
She played Emma Harte in drama miniseries Hold the Dream (1986).
Facts
Attended Northumberland House School, Henleaze in Bristol, England.
Studied at Rossholme School, Weston-super-Mare.
She is also trained as a ballet dancer.
She played Nancy in a play "Seascape" (1975), at Shubert Theatre.
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on 1709 Vine Street in 1960.
She won the Photoplay Award for Most Popular Female Star in 1958.
She was inducted into the OFTA Film Hall of Fame Acting in 2007.
She received Fellowships from the British Film Institute in 1986.
She was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1998.
Deborah died on October 16, 2007, Botesdale, Suffolk, England, at the age of 86.
Spouse
She was married to:
Peter Viertel (1960-2007)
Anthony Bartley (1945-1960) they had two daughters, Melanie Jane and Francesca Ann
Relationships
She dated David Niven (1957), Burt Lancaster (1953) and Stewart Granger (1949).