Photographer, painter, interior designer and designer for stage and screen. Born 21 Langland Gardens, Hampstead. Excelling in a number of art forms he had equally catholic tastes in his affairs, with both men and women. Diana Vreeland called him ‘Fair Cecily’. You will remember his costumes in the Ascot scene in 'My Fair Lady'. Died at home in Wiltshire.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Cecil Beaton
Commemorated ati
Cecil Beaton - NW3
Sir Cecil Beaton, 1904 - 1980, photographer and designer, was born and lived ...
Cecil Beaton - W2
The Beaton family moved into 61 Sussex Gardens in February 1926. Cecil of co...
Other Subjects
British Film Institute
In 1996 the BFI erected 126 plaques across Britain to commemorate the centenary of cinema. See the pdf.
18 memorials
Sir Donald Sinden
Actor. Born Donald Alfred Sinden in Plymouth. Renowned for his rich voice, he excelled in all genres of acting. On stage he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. In the cinema he appeared ...
1 memorial
Broadway Palace
From Cinema Treasures : "... built for and operated by Browning, Hillier & Batley. The name was changed to Broadway Palace Theatre in around 1936 and the operator was given as A.H. Batley, one...
4 memorials
Michael Sheen
Actor. Born Michael Christopher Sheen in Newport, Wales. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his stage debut in 1991 playing opposite Vanessa Redgrave in 'When She Danced'....
1 memorial
Stanley Lupino
Actor, dancer and singer. Born as Stanley Richard Lupino Hook, he was the father of actor and director Ida Lupino. He made his first stage appearance at the age of six and subsequently performed in...
1 memorial
Comments are provided by Facebook, please ensure you are signed in to see them