About Mary Rorke
Lived 1858 – 1938 (aged 80). Mary Rorke was a British actor and film actor.
Mary Ellen St Aubyn (née Rorke; 14 February 1858, in London – 12 October 1938 in London) was an English stage and film actress. She began her career at age 15 and was active for over 60 years.
Early life Rorke was the daughter of John Rorke and Lucy Whithall, and the older sister of fellow actress Kate Rorke. Rorke portrayed Elizabeth of York alongside Richard Mansfield in Richard III at the Globe Theatre in 1889.
Select filmography Caste (1915) The Marriage of William Ashe (1916) Dr. Wake's Patient (1916) The Second Mrs Tanqueray (1916) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor (1918) The Right Element (1919) The Bridal Chair (1919) Testimony (1920) Unmarried (1920) Pillars of Society (1920) Boy Woodburn (1922) The Starlit Garden (1923) M'Lord of the White Road (1923) The Harbour Lights (1923) Thou Fool (1926) For Valour (1928) Reckless Decision (1933)
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Who was Mary Rorke?
British actress (1858-1938)
When was Mary Rorke born?
Mary Rorke was born on 14 February 1858 in London.
When did Mary Rorke die?
Mary Rorke died on 12 October 1938.
What was Mary Rorke's occupation?
Mary Rorke was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was Mary Rorke?
Mary Rorke was British.
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