From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maureen Potter
Maureen Potter
Maria Philomena Potter (1925 – 7 April 2004), known as Potter first appeared professionally with Jimmy O’Dea in
Potter,
Maureen Potter was an acclaimed Irish singer, actor, co- pantomime and appeared frequently on television and in
median and performer. cabaret.
In 1984 she was conferred with the Freedom of the Ci-
Life ty of Dublin, and was later awarded an honorary degree
from Trinity College, Dublin.
Maureen Potter was born in Dublin, Ireland and educated Potter died in Clontarf in her native Dublin on 7 April
at St. Mary’s, Fairview, North Dublin. She had a long ca- 2004, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband,
reer in the Irish theatre, mainly as a comedian, but also Jack and her sons, John and Hugh.
as a straight actress. She was a regular feature at the Gai-
ety Theatre in Dublin and for many years starred in the
Christmas pantomime. A bronze cast of her hand prints
References
is featured outside. [1] Obituary of Maureen Potter
Among Potter’s many dramatic roles in the theatre [2] Alexandra Palace Television Society
was that of Maisie Madigan in Juno and the Paycock. While [3] Maureen Potter letter to APTS Archivist - March
still a teenager, she toured abroad before World War II as 2001
a singer and dancer with Jack Haylton (aka Jack Hylton) [4] APTS footage containing interview with Maureen
and his orchestra. On a tour of Germany they once per- Potter
formed in front of Adolf Hitler and other Nazis.[1]
In September 1938 Potter appeared on the pre-war
BBC Television Service with Jack Hylton and his Band.
External links
Film of her performance is currently held by the Alexan- • Maureen Potter at Find a Grave
dra Palace Television Society.[2] In 2001 the Archivist of • The Guardian obituary of Maureen Potter
the Alexandra Palace Television Society gave Maureen a • Maureen Potter duetting with Patricia Cahill on RTE
copy of her 1938 television appearance and she recalled in 1977
her memories: • Maureen Potter as Sister Gonzaga
• Maureen Potter in a sketch with Patricia Cahill on
"I was 13 years of age when I appeared with the RTE in 1969
Jack Hylton Band in RadiOlympia, a programme • RTE 1969 Christmas with Maureen
that went out on television all those years ago. • APTS footage containing interview with Maureen
What I remember most is the heavy ochre make- Potter
up the performers had to wear. I was excused the Persondata
make-up for some reason; maybe mine was such a
Name Potter, Maureen
long shot that it was not deemed necessary. If you
blink you miss me! However, June Malo, the Hen- Alternative names
derson Twins, Peggy Dell, Bruce Trent and Freddie Short description
Schweitzer had this heavy ochre make-up plastered Date of birth 1925
on them. Plastered is the only word! Having toured
Place of birth
with them for over 12-months and used to seeing
them in stage make-up they looked very strange. Date of death 7 April 2004
Mr Hylton was excused also. He was always Mr Hyl- Place of death
ton to me. He called me “Morine”, (the American
pronunciation, and was a kind man who made such
a difference to my career. He always wore those
two-tone shoes that were so popular at the time. It
is wonderful to see him so trim and dapper in the
tape, which Simon Vaughan has sent me."[3][4]
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maureen Potter
Categories:
• 1925 births
• 2004 deaths
• Irish stage actors
• Irish television actors
• People from Dublin (city)
• Irish female singers
• Irish musicians
• People of the Year Awards winners
• Irish comedians
• Pantomime
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