Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Ballet dancer, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Helensburgh, Scotland, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Tony Bartley (1945-1959), Peter Viertel (1960-2007)
Children
2 children
Parents
Arthur Charles Kerr Trimmer, Kathleen Rose Smale
Residences
Botesdale, Helensburgh
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (דבורה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 39,319 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 62 years (1940-2002)
Bella Ramsey →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1921 -- First commercial radio broadcasts in the US; Warren G. Harding was US president
Year 1921 →
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Filmography (46)
AWARDS (18)
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Academy Honorary Award
1993
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Academy Awards
Academy Honorary Award
1993
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G
Special Award, BAFTA
1991
WON
B
David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress
1959
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Biography
Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE (30 September 1921 – 16 October 2007), known professionally as Deborah Kerr, was a British actress. She was nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
During her international film career, Kerr won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the musical film The King and I (1956). Her other major and best known films and performances are The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), Black Narcissus (1947), Quo Vadis (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), Tea and Sympathy (1956), An Affair to Remember (1957), Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), Bonjour Tristesse (1958), Separate Tables (1958), The Sundowners (1960), The Innocents (1961), The Grass Is Greener (1960), and The Night of the Iguana (1964).
In 1994, having already received honorary awards from the Cannes Film Festival and BAFTA, Kerr received an Academy Honorary Award with a citation recognizing her as "an artist of impeccable grace and beauty, a dedicated actress whose motion picture career has always stood for perfection, discipline and elegance".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Deborah Kerr?
Deborah Kerr was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Deborah Kerr born?
Deborah Kerr was born in Helensburgh, Scotland, UK.
What movies or shows has Deborah Kerr been in?
Deborah Kerr has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nearest to Heaven (2002), A Woman of Substance (1985), The Assam Garden (1985), Witness for the Prosecution (1982), The Arrangement (1969).
What is Deborah Kerr known for?
Deborah Kerr is primarily known as an actor. Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE (30 September 1921 – 16 October 2007), known professionally as Deborah Kerr, was a British actress. She was nominated six times…
Where can I find more information about Deborah Kerr?
You can find more about Deborah Kerr on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
