Philippa Bevans

Philippa Mary Bevans (10 February 1913 – 10 May 1968) was an English actress of stage and screen.

Early years Bevans was born in London, the daughter of actors Lionel Bevans and Viola Roache. She originally appeared as a child actress on stage. She was raised in Boston and attended the Woodward School for Girls. She grew up wanting to be an actress.

Career In 1931, Bevans performed with the Jitney Players. A review of their production of Caste in The (Baltimore, Maryland) Sun called Bevans "by far the most gifted and lovely young actress to appear here with this company".

Along with her mother, Bevans was part of the cast of the original 1956 Broadway production of My Fair Lady that starred Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. Bevans is also featured on the original cast recording.

On television, Bevans was a regular on Search for Tomorrow and had a recurring role on the Sergeant Bilko Show.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1962 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Mrs. Anthony Season 1 Episode 11: "Ride the Nightmare"1962 The Notorious Landlady Mrs. Agatha Brown 1964 The World of Henry Orient Emma Hambler 1966 The Group Mrs. Hartshorn 1968 Madigan Mrs. Hewitt (final film role)