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  1. Ada Brand Thomson (22 July 1929 – 3 October 1982), known professionally as Vivien Merchant, was an English actress. She began her career in 1942, and became known for dramatic roles on stage and in films. In 1956 she married the playwright Harold Pinter and performed in many of his plays.

  2. Vivien Merchant was an English actress, primarily known for dramatic roles on stage and on film. She was born in Manchester, Lancashire in 1929 as Ada Brand Thomson. Her stage name 'Vivien Merchant' was chosen by Ada herself.

  3. Vivien Merchant. Actress: Frenzy. Vivien Merchant was an English actress, primarily known for dramatic roles on stage and on film. She was born in Manchester, Lancashire in 1929 as Ada Brand Thomson. Her stage name 'Vivien Merchant' was chosen by Ada herself.

  4. An interview with star of stage and screen Vivien Merchant. Mavis Nicholson speaks to Vivien about her time on the stage and her role in 'Alfie'First shown: ...

  5. Oct 6, 1982 · Vivien Merchant, the British actress who starred on the West End and Broadway in many of the enigmatic plays written by her former husband, Harold Pinter, died Sunday at her home in London, her...

  6. Vivien Merchant (born Ada Thompson 22 July 1929 – 3 October 1982) was a British actress. She performed in many stage productions and several films, including Alfie (1966) and Frenzy (1972). Her performance in Alfie earned her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress, and the National Board of Review Award for ...

  7. Oct 7, 1982 · Vivien Merchant, the actress, died of alcoholism, a coroner ruled today. Miss Merchant, who was 53 years old, was the former wife of Harold Pinter, the playwright.

  8. Vivien Merchant was a brilliantly gifted actress, capable of combining grace and economy of movement with the ability to convey intensity and emotional power through subtle inflections of text and the silence surrounding it.

  9. Vivien Merchant (1929–1982) was a British actress. Despite her talent and many film appearances — including Alfie (1966) and Frenzy (1972) — she is probably best remembered as the first wife of the playwright, Harold Pinter, whom she married in 1956. their son, Daniel, was born in 1958.

  10. Vivien Merchant. Highest Rated: 97% Alfie (1966) Lowest Rated: 71% The Offence (1973) Birthday: Jul 22, 1929. Birthplace: Manchester, England, UK. Stage-trained actress who came to attention...