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Llanelli MP calls for celebrations of actress Rachel Roberts' centenary

Rachel Roberts Llanelli Hollywood actress birth centenary BAFTA

Dame Nia Griffith, the Member of Parliament for Llanelli, has called for the town to celebrate the life and work of actress Rachel Roberts as her birth centenary approaches. Born in Llanelli on September 20, 1927, Roberts became a prominent figure in film and stage.

Roberts earned two BAFTA Best Actress Awards and an Academy Award nomination for her roles in landmark films such as ‘Saturday Night and Sunday Morning’ (1960) and ‘This Sporting Life’ (1963). Her career included appearances in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and various television series in the UK and US, as well as a Tony nomination for her stage work.

After studying at Aberystwyth University and RADA, Roberts eventually relocated to Los Angeles. She passed away in 1980 at the age of 53. Griffith emphasized the importance of recognizing Roberts' global impact and her journey from Llanelli to international stardom.

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Llanelli · Nia Griffith · Rachel Roberts

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“Llanelli‑Born Hollywood Star Deserves to be Celebrated as Birth Centenary Approaches,” says local MP. [www.carmarthenshirenewsonline.com]
Llanelli born Hollywood star deserves to be celebrated as birth centenary approaches [niagriffith.org.uk]