From Doctor Who to Willow, we examine our career full of magic, drama and eternal Vena by Jean Marsh
When we talk about British television legends, Jean Marsh’s name cannot be without conversation. The actress, who died at 90 April 13 in her house in London, left an immense legacy that covered with classics like Doctor Who Until that role that all fans of fantastic cinema remember with chills: The fearsome queen Bavmorda In Willow.
His death was confirmed by his dear friend, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg, al New York Times. Marsh, who suffered from complications derived from dementia, continued to live in his hometown in London, where he died in silence.
Jean Marsh’s legacy
Jean Marsh was not just an actress, she was a narrator, a creator and symbol of a television era. He started his great training: ballet from the age of 7, theater and singing lessons and his first screen on the screen with only 18 years, in The infinite shoeblack (1952). From there, he chained shows in the theater, cinema and television that showed unusual versatility.
His career shot with one foot on both sides of the Atlantic: in 1959 he made his debut at Broadway in a version of A lot of noise for nothing And it was also seen in The Twilight areaIn the “The Lonely” episode, where he played Alicia. But it was in his country where he really became an essential figure.
His work in Doctor Who It is one of those who make history: It appeared in 15 episodes between seasons 2, 3 and 26, with iconic characters such as Joanna, Sara Kingdom and Morgaine. Later, he continued to give life to Sara Kingdom in the audio versions of the series and was a regular narrator. Marsh’s connection with the doctor’s universe was not something passenger: it was an essential part of its history.
But if we talk about key documents, we cannot neglect Upstairs, downstairs (Up and down In Spain), series that has co-creating and interpretedinterpreting Rose Buck, a waitress who won the affection of the public during the 68 episodes issued between 1971 and 1975. A true bombing of the time, precursor of modern fictions such as Downon abbey.
His power as Queen Bavmorda
For many of us, Jean Marsh he tagged us with a spell of the film. In Willow (1988), directed by Ron Howard and produced by Lucasfilm, his interpretation as The ruthless queen Bavmorda It was absolutely unforgettable. That moment when he shouts “you are all pigs!” and converts an army in a pig is pure dark magic of the 80sA scene that treated us and fascinated in the same way.
Willow It has become a classic of worship and most of this is due to Marsh’s talent. Bavmorda was no longer a bad guyBut a powerful, terrifying and complex figure. His performance summarizes what Marsh has always offered: intensity, elegance and a magnetic charisma, even when he played on the dark side.
An artist who did not adapt
During his career, Jean Marsh Gender work skipped with total naturalness. From the thriller with Hitchcock Frenzy (1972), even the drama as a British costmbermist, science fiction or fantasy, have always managed to leave their mark. His ability to move from the captivating waitress to the terrifying witch without losing credibility makes it A unique actress In the history of television and cinema.
And although his apparitions have been scarce in recent years, he has never completely disappeared. His voice, his presence and influence were still alive in the stories of the sound of Doctor Who And in the repetitions of those classics that do not age.
Jean Marsh did not need to remember millions of followers in the networks. His work spoke on his own. He was an artist with capital letters, a woman who knew how to tell stories of all corners: as an actress, as a screenwriter, as a narrator. And he did it for seven decades. There is nothing.