Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Frederick Browning (1932-1965)
Children
3 children: Christian Browning, Flavia Leng, Tessa Montgomery
Parents
Gerald du Maurier, Muriel Beaumont
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (δάφνη)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,755 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Career
Career spanning 32 years (1962-1994)
Year context
Born in 1907 -- Financial Panic of 1907; Theodore Roosevelt was US president
Year 1907 →
Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Taurus
DROPTHE GOOD_
11
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
80
Cultural Uplift
32
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (3)
AWARDS (4)
B
Anthony Award
WON
B
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
WON
B
National Book Award
WON
B
The Grand Master
WON
Biography
Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning, was an English novelist, biographer and playwright. Her parents were actor-manager Sir Gerald du Maurier and his wife, actress Muriel Beaumont. Her grandfather George du Maurier was a writer and cartoonist.
Connections (8)
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Daphne du Maurier?
Daphne du Maurier was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
Where was Daphne du Maurier born?
Daphne du Maurier was born in London.
What movies or shows has Daphne du Maurier been in?
Daphne du Maurier has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Birds II: Land's End (1994), Don't Look Now (1973), Rebecca (1962).
Where can I find more information about Daphne du Maurier?
You can find more about Daphne du Maurier on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
Robert Pattinson →