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Imogen Bain (17 April 1959 – 5 July 2014) was an English stage and screen actress.

Early years

Bain was born in London, England, to Jessie Evans, an actress, and Donald Bain, a director. Initially stunted as a youth with dyslexia, Bain went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 1973, she starred in an episode of Thirty-Minute Theatre on the BBC.

Career

Bain eventually followed her parents into show business, making a name for herself on the British stage. She made her West End debut in Daisy Pulls It Off at the Globe Theatre.

Bain also made appearances in film, appearing in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and The Phantom of the Opera. Her television work, included roles in Casualty and The Sarah Jane Adventures.

She also taught at the Actor's Centre in Covent Garden and, with Andrea Brooks, formed the Good Luck Company.

Personal life

Bain was married to actor Simon Holmes.

Death

Bain died on 5 July 2014. She was 55.

Filmography

References

1. ^ Lentz, Harris M. III (2015). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2014. McFarland. p. 20. ISBN 9780786476664. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
2. ^ Hutton, Alice (7 November 2017). "Actor tells surgeon who tried to save his wife's life: 'You did everything you could'". Islington Tribune. Archived from the original on 21 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
3. Michael Quinn. "Obituary: Imogen Bain – Obituaries – The Stage". The Stage.

External links

• Imogen Bain at IMDb

• 1959 births
• 2014 deaths
• Alumni of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
• English stage actresses
• Actresses from London