Dame Virginia Anne McKenna, DBE is a British stage and screen actress, author, activist, and wildlife campaigner
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Born on 7 June 1931, McKenna received her education at at Heron’s Ghyll School, a former independent boarding school near the market town of Horsham in Sussex and the Central School of Speech and Drama.
McKenna rose to fame after starring in the lead role in the war time drama A Town Like Alice (1956), opposite Peter Finch.
The movie was a big hit at the box office leading to McKenna winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her performance.
She was voted by xxhibitors as the fourth most popular British star.
She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2023 King’s New Years Honours List for her services to Wildlife Conservation and to Wild Animal Welfare in Dorking, Surrey, England.
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Virginia McKenna Height
What Is Virginia McKenna height? How tall is Virginia McKenna?
Mcakenna’s exact height is not known. However, she is of average height.
Virginia McKenna Family
Virginia McKenna’s parents are Terry McKenna, Anne McKenna.
She has been married twice: Firstly to Denholm Elliott (m. 1954–1957) and then secondly to Bill Travers (m. 1957–1994).
She has four children.
Virginia McKenna Films
McKenna is best known for the films A Town Like Alice (1956), Carve Her Name with Pride (1958), Born Free (1966), and Ring of Bright Water (1969), as well as her work with The Born Free Foundation.
Virginia McKenna Instagram
Virginia McKenna does not have a known Instagram account.
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