
Iris Hoey
Also known as Wilhelmina Iris Winifred Hasbach
Career
Active 1922 – 1950
Biography
About Iris Hoey
Born in Bloomsbury, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Iris Hoey was a British actress active from 1922 to 1950. She began her career around age 36 and performed for 28 years. Her natural red hair and green eyes, paired with a slim build, made her a distinct presence in the era's productions.
Hoey's career spanned nearly three decades, during which she worked in the entertainment industry. She was born on July 17, 1885, and passed away on May 13, 1979, at the age of 93. Her long life and career are notable in the history of early 20th-century British acting.
Iris Hoey's legacy is tied to her roles in the early to mid-1900s. Her work remains a part of the performing arts history, and she is remembered for her contributions during a formative period in film and theater.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 13th of May 1979 (age 93)
- Years Active
- 1922-1950 (started around 36 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Bloomsbury, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Green
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How old was Iris Hoey when she began acting?
Iris Hoey started her career around age 36, based on her birth year and the start of her active years.
Did you know
- Her career spanned 28 years, beginning when she was already in her mid-thirties.
- She lived to be 93, outliving her acting career by nearly three decades.
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