Beth Morris

Bethany "Beth" Morris (19 July 1943 – 1 March 2018) was a Welsh actress.

Beth Morris
Born(1943-07-19)19 July 1943
Died1 March 2018(2018-03-01) (aged 74)
NationalityWelsh
OccupationActress
Years active1969–2004
Spouse(s)Stephen Moore
(m. 1974; div. 19??)
Partner(s)Bill Nighy

Born in Gorseinon and a lifetime native of Swansea, she was probably best known for her performance as Julia Drusilla in the 1976 BBC adaptation of I, Claudius. Her career spanned from 1969 to 2004 and other notable TV credits include: Softly, Softly, Dixon of Dock Green, David Copperfield, Blake's 7, Minder, The District Nurse and Time Trumpet.[1]

Among her stage roles, she appeared in Bertolt Brecht's Edward II at the Round House Theatre in London.

Personal life

Bethan Morris was born in 1944 to Charles Emlyn Morris (1915-83) and Gwendoline Lillias (John) Morris (1915-2011). She married actor Stephen Moore in the Borough of Lewisham, London in 1974. After they divorced, she was a partner of actor Bill Nighy. She lived in Y Garn, Penllergaer, and was found dead in her home on St David's Day at the age of 74.[1]

Selected filmography

Selected television roles

YearTitleRole
1973Seven of OneApril Owen
1974David CopperfieldDora
1976I, ClaudiusDrusilla
1978Blakes 7Sara
1980MinderJackie
1993TelltaleRosie Douglas
1996The BillMichelle Stubbs

References

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