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Celia Johnson (Celia Elizabeth Johnson) was born on 18 December, 1908 in Ellerker Gate, Richmond, Surrey, England, UK, is an Actress. Discover Celia Johnson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Celia Johnson networth?

Popular As Celia Elizabeth Johnson
Occupation actress
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 18 December, 1908
Birthday 18 December
Birthplace Ellerker Gate, Richmond, Surrey, England, UK
Date of death 26 April, 1982
Died Place Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Celia Johnson's Husband?

Her husband is Peter Fleming (10 December 1935 - 9 August 1971) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Celia Johnson Net Worth

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Brief Encounter (1945)£1,000

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1991

Daughter Kate Fleming wrote her mother's biography titled "Celia Johnson" (1991).

1981

She was awarded the DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1981 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama.

1975

Her husband of 36 years was travel writer Peter Fleming, who was the elder brother of author Ian Fleming of "James Bond" fame. They had three children: son Nicol and daughters Kate Grimond and Lucy Fleming, who is also an actress, most notably in the series Survivors (1975).

1965

Richmond was incorporated into Greater London in 1965, as part of an administrative reform. Celia's parents were John Robert Johnson and Ethel Griffiths. Neither of them was involved in show business.

1964

After Diana Wynyard passed away, she replaced her and appeared in "The Master Builder" with Michael Redgrave and Maggie Smith as part of the new National Theatre Company in 1964. She and Smith would later appear together in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969).

1958

She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1958 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama.

1950

From the 1950s to her death, Johnson was primarily appearing in theatrical plays and television roles. Her film roles were few, but critically well-received.

1947

Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 38, a daughter Eve Lucinda Fleming (aka Lucy Fleming) on 15 May 1947. Child's father was her husband, Peter Fleming.

1946

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 37, a daughter Kate Fleming (Kate Grimond) in 1946. Child's father was her husband, Peter Fleming.

1945

In 1945, Johnson was starring in another hit film, the romantic drama "Brief Encounter". It featured her in the role of Laura Jesson, a housewife trapped in a dull and monotonous marriage. Laura falls in love with a new man in her life, Dr. Alec Harvey, and he falls in love with her. With circumstances keep this relationship platonic, until Harvey leaves the country to work abroad. Laura contemplates suicide, but is forced to return to her monotonous life. The role gained Johnson a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

1944

She started with small parts, but got her first major hit with the family drama "The Happy Breed" (1944), which followed the ups-and-downs in the life of a (fictional) family over a period of several decades. For this role, Johnson received a National Board of Review Award for Best Actress.

1942

Her feature film debut, In Which We Serve (1942), was also that of both Richard Attenborough and Juliet Mills.

1940

Winter in a 1940 theatrical adaptation of "Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier, was cut short. The theatre where Johnson was performing was damaged through London's bombing by the Luftwaffe. Johnson's widowed sister and sister-in-law moved in with her, bringing their kids with. Having to care for 7 kids (both her own children and her nephews), left Johnson with no time to spare for theatrical tours. Seeking a way to supplement her income during the War, Johnson started appearing in theatrical films.

For most of the late 1940s, Johnson was in semi-retirement. She had given birth to two daughters and felt that she needed to devote more time to her family.

1939

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 30, a son Nicholas Peter Val Fleming on 3 January 1939. Child's father was her husband, Peter Fleming.

1930

She made a name for herself as a theatrical actress throughout the 1930s, and married journalist Peter Fleming (1907-1971). Johnson's career and personal life were derailed by World War II. A hit role as the second Mrs.

1929

In 1929, she first performed in London, and in 1931 she first performed in New York City.

1920

In the late 1920s, Johnson studied acting at both the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and the Comédie-Française in Paris.

1919

Johnson attended St Paul's Girls' School in West London, from 1919 to 1926. She graduated at the age of 18. During her school years, Johnson often had acting parts in school plays, and played music in the school's orchestra.

1916

In 1916, 8-year-old Johnson made her theatrical debut, at a performance of the play "King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid". It was a charity performance, to help raise funds for then-ongoing World War I. Nobody intended for her to become a professional actress, but she liked the stage experience.

1912

One of her classmates in London was Margaretta Scott (1912-2005)In 1928, Johnson made her professional debut, cast in a performance of the play "Major Barbara" (1905) by George Bernard Shaw.

1908

Celia Johnson was an English actress, once nominated for an Academy Award. Johnson was born in the town of Richmond, Surrey in 1908.

1897

One of her teachers was French actor Pierre Fresnay (1897-1975).

1874

Her music teacher at the school was Gustav Holst (1874-1934), a relatively well-known classical composer.