Carson, Violet (1898–1983)
Carson, Violet (1898–1983)
English actress. Born Sept 1, 1898, in German Street, Ancoats, Manchester, England; died Dec 26, 1983, in Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancashire, England; m. George Peplow, 1926 (died 1928).
Appeared as the sharp-tongued Ena Sharples on the tv series "Coronation Street" (1960–80); also appeared as Auntie Hemps on "Hilda Lessways" (1950). Awarded OBE (1965).
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