Irene Worth

Born

June 23, 1916

Died

March 10, 2002 (85 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Fairbury, Nebraska, USA

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Irene Worth, Honorary CBE (June 23, 1916 - March 9, 2002) was an American stage and screen actress who became one of the leading stars of the English and American theatre. She pronounced her given name with three syllables -- "I-REE-nee" -- and other actors are heard to use this pronunciation when referring to her at the Tony Awards ceremony and other public occasions.

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