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Karen Dotrice was born in Guernsey, United Kingdom on November 9, 1955. Karen Dotrice is listed as an actor. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Disney Legends (2004).
My Take
Karen Dotrice will forever be Jane Banks to me, the child at the window in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins. Born in Guernsey to two stage actors, she came by performance honestly, and holding the screen as a child opposite that production is no small feat. Her 2004 Disney Legends honor feels earned rather than nostalgic. She largely stepped back from the spotlight as an adult, which I find oddly admirable in an industry that rewards overexposure. There's real power in an actress who, with essentially one indelible role, planted herself in the imaginations of multiple generations. That kind of permanence is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karen Dotrice
- Name (Japanese)
- カレン・ドートリス
- Reading
- かれん・どーとりす
- Born
- November 9, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Guernsey, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Disney Legends
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen%20Dotrice
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q283904
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Karen Dotrice born?
Born November 9, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Karen Dotrice from?
Karen Dotrice is from Guernsey, United Kingdom.
What does Karen Dotrice do?
Karen Dotrice works as actor.