Ann Firbank

Ann Firbank (born 9 January 1933) is a British actress of film, television, and stage whose career extends from 1956. One of Firbank's more notable roles is her 1971 portrayal of Anne Elliot in the serial Persuasion, an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name.

Firbank starred as Anne Elliot in the ITV serial Persuasion, a 1971 adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name. Her film credits include the 1967 film Accident, The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) and Anna and the King (1999). In 2005, Firbank appeared in the costume drama Elizabeth I alongside Dame Helen Mirren.

Firbank appeared in a 2012 production of The Golden Dragon at the Jagriti Theatre in Bangalore, India. A reviewer for The Hindu praised Firbank's performance, writing that the "energetic and youthful at 79" actress "stands out for her stage presence". In 2014, Firbank appeared in a production of the play The Crucible at the Old Vic, playing Rebecca Nurse.

She had been engaged to the actor Patric Doonan, when he was married to actress Aud Johansen. Doonan committed suicide in 1958.

Film

Television

Theatre