Abigail McKern | |
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Born | Abigail McKern 15 February 1955 Islington, London, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1982–present |
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Abigail McKern (born 15 February 1955) is an English actress. She appeared, alongside her father Leo McKern, in the last three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's young pupil Liz Probert.[1] She has also played many other stage and television roles.[2] In 1983, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of Celia in As You Like It.
McKern is the daughter of Leo McKern and fellow Australian actor Jane Holland (A Son Is Born, 1946), and also has a sister, Harriet.[3]
References
- ^ "John Mortimer – biographical notes". Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ "Abigail McKern". The Official London Theatre Guide. 5 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- "Abigail McKern". United Agents. Retrieved 30 September 2019. - ^ "Rumpole star McKern dies". BBC News. 23 July 2002. Retrieved 21 March 2022.