Weir, Molly (1910–2004)

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Weir, Molly (1910–2004)

Scottish actress. Born Mar 17, 1910 in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland; died Nov 28, 2004, in Pinner, Middlesex, England; sister of Tom Weir (broadcaster and naturalist); m. Sandy Hamilton; no children.

Best known for her portrayal of Aggie McDonald in "Life with the Lyons" (1950–61), began career in Scottish radio (1939), then landed role of Ivy in "The McFlannels"; in London, joined the cast of Tommy Handley's "It's That Man Again," as Tattie; published 5 volumes of memoirs, including Shoes Were for Sunday, Best Foot Forward and A Toe on the Ladder; on tv, was Hazel the McWitch on children's tv sitcom "Rentaghost"; films include Life with the Lyons, The Lyons in Paris, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Scrooge.

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