Eva Moore (9 February 1868 – 27 April 1955) was an English actress. Her career on stage and in film spanned six decades, and she was active in the women's suffrage movement. In her 1923 book of reminiscences, Exits and Entrances, she describes approximately ninety of her roles in plays, but she continued to act on stage until 1945. She also acted in more than two dozen films. Her daughter, Jill Esmond, was the first wife of Laurence Olivier.
Eva Moore Performer - Born February 9, 1870 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Died April 27, 1955 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK
Height 5' 4¾" (1.64 m)
Eva Moore was born on February 9, 1870 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. She was an actress, known for The Old Dark House (1932), A Cup of Kindness (1934) and Scotland Yard Investigator (1945). She was married to H.V. Esmond. She died on April 27, 1955 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.
Spouse (1) H.V. Esmond (1891 - 17 April 1922) (his death) (2 children) Jill Esmond (26 January 1908 – 28 July 1990) Jack Esmond
Mother of Jill Esmond and race car driver Jack Esmond.
Mother-in-law of Laurence Olivier
Sister-in-law of Brigadier-General Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg
Grandmother of producer Tarquin Olivier
Older sister of actress Decima Moore.
At one time taught dancing to a young Winston Churchill.
Prominent British actress, on stage from 1887. Also a leading figure in the Women's Suffrage Movement. Appeared in a few 1930's films.
Eva Moore Performer - Born 9 February 1870 - Brighton, Sussex (England)
Died 27 April 1955 - Maidenhead, Berkshire (England)
Married Henry V. Esmond [actor] (1891 - d. 1922)
Mother of Jack Esmond, Jill Esmond [actress and first wife of actor Laurence Olivier]
Miscellaneous 1. One of five sisters who were musical performers. 2. 1918: Awarded the Order de la Reine Elizabeth for her work in Great War. 3. Was active in the Women's Suffrage Movement.
You can find people similar to Eva Moore by visiting our lists Actresses from Brighton and 20th-century English actresses.
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Date of birth | 9 February 1870
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Place of birth | Brighton, East Sussex, England UK
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Date of death | 27 April 1955
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Place of death | Maidenhead, Berkshire, England UK
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