Pauline Collins
British actress (1940–2025)
Biography
Pauline Angela Collins (3 September 1940 – 5 November 2025) was a British actress who first rose to fame portraying Sarah Moffat in Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1973) and its spin-off Thomas & Sarah (1979). In 1992, she published her autobiography, Letter to Louise.
Collins played the title role in the play Shirley Valentine for which she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She reprised the role in the 1989 film adaptation of the play, winning a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, an Evening Standard British Film Award, and nominations for both an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for the Best Performance by an Actress - Motion Picture. Collins also starred in the television dramas Forever Green (1989–1992) and The Ambassador (1998–1999). Her other film appearances include City of Joy (1992) and Paradise Road (1997).
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- John Alderton
Awards & honours (6)
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Theatre World Special Award
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- Order of the British Empire
Quick answers about Pauline Collins
- How old was Pauline Collins?
- Pauline Collins died on November 5, 2025 at the age of 85.
- When is Pauline Collins's birthday?
- Pauline Collins was born on September 3, 1940.
- Where was Pauline Collins born?
- Pauline Collins was born in Exmouth.
- What is Pauline Collins's zodiac sign?
- Pauline Collins's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- What is Pauline Collins's nationality?
- Pauline Collins is a citizen of United Kingdom.
- What does Pauline Collins do?
- Pauline Collins is known as actor.
- Who has Pauline Collins been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Pauline Collins's spouse is or was John Alderton.
