Phyllida Ann Law OBE (born 8 May 1932) is a Scottish actress, known
for her numerous roles in film and television.Law was born in Glasgow,
the daughter of Megsie "Meg" and William Law, a journalist. She was
married to actor Eric Thompson from 1957 until his death in 1982.
Their daughters, Emma and Sophie Thompson, are both actresses.Law has
worked extensively in television, including appearances in Dixon of
Dock Green, Rumpole of the Bailey and the 1972 adaptation of the Lord
Peter Wimsey tale The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. She appeared
in films such as Peter's Friends (1992), Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
(playing Ursula, alongside daughter Emma as Beatrice) and The Winter
Guest (1997) (playing Elspeth, alongside daughter Emma as Frances).
for her numerous roles in film and television.Law was born in Glasgow,
the daughter of Megsie "Meg" and William Law, a journalist. She was
married to actor Eric Thompson from 1957 until his death in 1982.
Their daughters, Emma and Sophie Thompson, are both actresses.Law has
worked extensively in television, including appearances in Dixon of
Dock Green, Rumpole of the Bailey and the 1972 adaptation of the Lord
Peter Wimsey tale The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. She appeared
in films such as Peter's Friends (1992), Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
(playing Ursula, alongside daughter Emma as Beatrice) and The Winter
Guest (1997) (playing Elspeth, alongside daughter Emma as Frances).
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