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Deborah Findlay is credited as a film actor and stage actor. Born on January 1, 1947, Deborah Findlay is from Surrey, United Kingdom. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Laurence Olivier Awards.
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
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah%20Findlay
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5248240
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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