Brenda Bletin is a beautiful woman and a talented actress. Looking at her, you are waiting for a comic, good-natured character, but her heroes are often unhappy and weak, despite the fact that Bletin herself is strong and purposeful. How does she manage to combine this?
A family
Brenda Bletin was born in post-war England in a family where love, respect, morality and hard work reigned. The girl was the youngest of nine children, her birthday was on February 20, 1946. The father of the family worked as a mechanical engineer, and the mother sat at home, devoting herself to her sons and daughters, household chores. Brenda's childhood was not hungry, but the family lived more than modestly.
Still quite a girl, Brenda Bletin dreamed of becoming a famous actress. Parents supported their daughter, although they did not consider this occupation a serious profession. The girl graduated from a technical college and even worked as a stenographer and accountant. These posts could kill all the creative and airy that was in the character of Bletin. Fortunately, she never stopped and moved towards a dream!
After graduating from Guildford School, she headed to the capital of England.
Career
London is the starting point for an actress career. In 1970, Brenda Bletin was admitted to the Bable and Coventry Theater. She later linked her life to the Royal National Theater in London.
Considerable fame brought her service at the Manhattan Theater. In 1991, Brenda received the Highest Theater Award for her work on the main role in the play “Missing Friends”.
Gradually Brenda Bletin conquers television screens. Viewers meet her in the TV series “Yes, Mr. Minister!”, “War and Peace” and “King Lear”.
The next goal of a beautiful and talented Englishwoman is cinemas around the world.
Movie success
Confidently moving towards the goal, Brenda Bletin did not hesitate to play secondary roles. Already in 1983, she starred in the film "Henry the Sixth."
Bletin received great popularity in the world of cinema thanks to the roles of Mrs. Jenkins (the film "Witches") and Mrs. Maclean (the film "Where the River Flows"). These works brought her fame and audience love, but the most prestigious awards were ahead.
The film “Secrets and Lies” brings Bletin the long-awaited BAFTA and Golden Globe awards. Her work on the lead role was nominated for an Oscar. By the way, not only Brenda herself was noted, the picture received many different awards.
The role of Mary Hoff in the film "Voice" gives Brenda the opportunity to receive the well-deserved Oscar in the nomination "Best Actress".
Further, the career goes only uphill, it is recognized and loved by the audience. She starred in films that are doomed to success: “Save Grace”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Intimate Dictionary” and many others.
British actresses are famous for their beauty, elegance and hard work. It is enough to recall such famous people as Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh or modern divas: Kira Knightley, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emma Watson and Kate Winslet. An honorable place among the famous English actresses is Brenda.
Filmography
The list of films in which Brenda Bletin worked is very impressive and has more than 30 films, several series and cartoons, the characters of which she gave her voice.
The rich filmography and fame of the British actress brought hard work and talent. For many years she worked hard. Films with her participation were released annually, and she did all this, in addition to working in the theater and on television.
One of the last works in the series is the role of the detective Vera. According to the actress herself, this character is closest to her in character.
In real life, Brenda also had to show the skills of a bloodhound, and she coped with it perfectly. Once a misfortune happened in her friendly family - one of the brothers disappeared. Brenda went in search of him, traveled around the cities, talked with people, showed a photo and still found him.
Interesting Facts
- The film "Witches" introduced the Russian audience with the work of Bletin. Today, her name is associated with a children's fairy tale. The film was very popular at the time, although, of course, it can be attributed to horrors with a stretch, but it surely falls into the category of “fantasy”. Unusual characters, magic, the struggle between good and evil, the salvation of good characters and the main characters of children - today this film evokes positive emotions and pleasant memories (despite its "age").
- Brenda considers herself a very strong and purposeful wife. According to her, she will survive in any conditions. But the characters that come across to her are, on the contrary, weak, lost in life, entangled in problems, unhappy women.
- She easily manages to transform and surprise the audience. The actress is very fond of dancing and songs, and when in real life there is no place for them, she is happy to include them in her game on the screen.
- Working with director Mike Lee is very exciting for her. Their joint work “Secrets and Lies” has collected a lot of awards and positive reviews. A feature of the director’s work is that he makes the actors completely forget themselves and immerse themselves in their character. He has no clear script. With each actor, he discusses the role, reveals the character of the character and his past. Further on the platform, a “life-performance” unfolds, where everyone knows what is behind him, but cannot be sure what lies ahead.
Strong Woman - Brenda Bletin
The personal life of the actress was always in the background for her, since the first was busy with work. The marriage of Alan to James Bletin was short-lived and left her only a surname.
For many years, Michael Mayhew (art director) was with her, but they got married only after 30 years of relationship.
Brenda likes to relax with a book or a crossword puzzle. According to the actress, challenging puzzles and charades are her passion.
Together with her assistant, the actress is working on a biographical book, which will soon appear on Russian shelves.
A few years ago, Brenda visited Russia as the chairman of the jury of the film “Faces of Love”.