1888-1976. English character actress, who
performed on the London stage and on
Broadway. Her many performances include the
film role of Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde's
comedy The Importance of Being Earnest 1952.
Among her other films are Tom Jones 1963 and
Crooks and Coronets 1969. She was born in
London. Evans appeared in two silent films,
but did not return to the screen until 1948.