“When I was a child I was dyslexic, and I couldn't read and write. I was also a bit of a dreamer.”

— Susan Hampshire

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About Susan Hampshire

Actress • English

Susan Hampshire is an acclaimed English actress, celebrated for her extensive career in film, television, and theatre. She gained international fame in the 1960s with her Emmy-winning roles in the BBC dramas The Forsyte...

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