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My Take
Deborah Findlay is exactly the kind of performer I treasure: an actress who built her reputation on stage, earned an Olivier Award, and never chased flashy stardom. Surrey-born and working since the 1970s, she brought a quiet authority to Ruth Defoe, the family matriarch across three series of the BBC legal drama The Split. I have a deep fondness for actors who become the backbone of a production rather than its marquee, and Findlay does precisely that. She is the sort of seasoned, silver-grade talent who lingers in your memory long after the credits roll, without ever demanding the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Deborah Findlay
- Name (Japanese)
- デボラ・フィンドレイ
- Reading
- でぼら・ふぃんどれい
- Born
- January 1, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Surrey, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah%20Findlay
Frequently asked questions
When was Deborah Findlay born?
Born January 1, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Deborah Findlay from?
Deborah Findlay is from Surrey, United Kingdom.
What does Deborah Findlay do?
Deborah Findlay works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.