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Janet Munro (born Janet Neilson Horsburgh; 28 September 1934 – 6 December 1972) was a British actress. She won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the film Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) and received a BAFTA Film Award nomination for her performance in the film Life for Ruth (1962).
Cute, spunky, almond-eyed British actress Janet Munro was deemed to be an actress from day one as the daughter of Scottish stage and variety-hall comedian Alex Munro (1911-1986) (born Alexander Horsburgh).
- January 1, 1
- Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Archway, London, England, UK
Dec 7, 1972 · LONDON, Dec. 6 (Reuters)— Janet Munro, the Scottish film actress, died today on the way to a hospital after collapsing at her home here. She was 38 years old.
Cute, spunky, almond-eyed British actress Janet Munro was deemed to be an actress from day one as the daughter of Scottish stage and variety-hall comedian Alex Munro (1911-1986) (born Alexander Horsburgh).
- September 28, 1934
- December 6, 1972
Discover the life and legacy of Janet Munro, the iconic British actress of the 1950s and 1960s. From her breakout role in "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" to her untimely death, explore the enduring appeal of a Hollywood legend.
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Jan 26, 2024 · Janet Munro's life and career were a blend of early success and personal challenges, all tragically cut short at a young age. Born on September 28, 1934, in ...
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Born Janet Neilson Horsburgh, Janet Munro, was an English actress, best known for Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) for which she won a Golden Globe Award. and Life for Ruth (1962), for which she received a BAFTA Film Award nomination.
