Brenda Blethyn Net Worth

Brenda Blethyn's Quotes

• I was a novice as far as film was concerned. I'd been working for 20 years at the time, then all that happened. [In reference to Secrets and Lies (1996) and her Academy Award nomination.]
• [on not having children]: It just didn't happen. I don't know if it's selfishness. It's the most natural thing in the world, what we're here to do, but I just wasn't brave enough to make that decision. Sometimes I wonder..."

Interesting Facts about Brenda Blethyn

1. Took part in the 2002 London Marathon.
2. She was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's New Year's Honours List for her services to drama.
3. Was born with an extra finger.
4. She was awarded the 1981 London Critics' Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Awards) for Best Supporting Actress of 1980 for her performance in Steaming.
5. Is the youngest of nine children. Her father was an engineer.
6. Wears a size 3 shoe.
7. Graduated from technical college and worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper until her late twenties.
8. Nominated for the 1984 Laurence Olivier Award for her work in "Benefactors" (Actress of the Year in a New Play).
9. Presented the award for Best Group to Lau at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. (4th February 2008).
10. Married Michael Mayhew after a 35-year engagement in a small, private ceremony held in a Peckham registry office.
11. Watched footage of Cheryl in order to perfect a Geordie accent for her role as Vera Stanhope in Vera (2011).
12. Appearing opposite Edie Falco in Marsha Norman 's play, "Night Mother" in New York City, NY. [November 2004]
13. Honor Oak, London, England [May 2009]
14. Filming Pride & Prejudice (2005). [September 2004]
15. Daughter of William (1894-1985) and Louisa (née Supple) Bottle (1904-1992). Engaged for 20 years, they did not marry until 1944.
16. Maternal granddaughter of Edward (1876-1923) and Louisa (née Baker) Supple (1881-1944).