These British Legends Are Very Much Alive And Kicking!

Claire Bloom – 90, Finchley

Claire Bloom was forced to spend a year in America as a teenager to escape the horrors of the Blitz German bombing campaign. While in Florida, she worked as a performer for the British War Relief Society and began her career in the show business. She previously studied theatrical acting in London. Bloom has over 120 acting credits, including Limelight, Clash of the Titans, and The King’s Speech. She was most recently seen in Miss Dal and the miniseries Summer of Rockets. She turned 90 in February, but she’s not thinking about retiring: according to IMDb, she’s working on a new film called Sophie’s War.

Claire Bloom – 90, Finchley