Olga Lindo
Acting
Biography
Olga Helena Frances Lindo was born in London at the end of the Victorian era to Frank and Marion (née Wakeford) Lindo. She had one brother Reginald David Marion Lindo (1900-72). Her father was a well-known actor-manager and author. It was no surprise then when Olga made her stage debut aged just fourteen in The Sleeping Beauty Re-Awakened at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London's Covent Garden. She joined her father's touring company taking on a wide range of roles. By 1925 she had been described as formibable by the Times for her portrayal of Sadie Thompson in Maugham's Rain at the Garrick Theatre. Her range was extrordinary and she graced the London stage for over half a century. Whilst not her first love she also had a very successful screen career. Olga Lindo died in London in 1968 aged 69.
Born: July 13, 1899
Place of Birth: London, England
Known For
Filmography
as Mrs. Clara Arditti
as Mrs. Mallon
as Madame Cremieux
as Mrs. Harris
as Mrs. Burgess
as Manageress
as Senior Matron Hill
as Mrs. Bliss
as Aunt Maud
as Mrs. Sybil Birling
as Olive Tavy
as Mrs. Humphries
as Mrs. Bailey
as Hilda Prescott
as Mrs. Robson
as Mrs. Bennett
as Mrs Edwards
as Mrs. Coleman
as Queen Elizabeth
as Maria Helliwell
as Grace Sambourne
as Mrs. Sunley
as Mrs. Rance
as Madame Vlandermaere
as Mrs. Holt
as Tourist