British doyenne of the classical stage who, later in life, appeared
with more frequency in selected films and TV programs as a character
support. Also known for her writings.
From a highly distinguished family: Her father was humorist Rudolph
Chambers Lehmann, her great-uncle was the painter Henri Lehmann, her
brother was essayist and poet John Lehmann, and her sister was novelist
Rosamond Lehmann.
Sat for 13 portraits now housed at the National Portrait Gallery.
From 1946, director of the Arts Council Midland Theatre Company.
Trained for acting at RADA. Theatrical debut at the Lyric Hammersmith in 1924 in 'The way of the World'.