Rye, Daphne (1916–)

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Rye, Daphne (1916–)

English producer. Born April 17, 1916, in London, England; m. Roland Culver (actor, div.); m. John Janvrin (div.); m. Henry Ainley.

Began career as an actress; was assistant stage manager at the Everyman (1930), stage manager at "Q" (1932–33), and assistant producer for The Skin of Our Teeth (1945); produced Private Lives, Deep Are the Roots, Honour and Obey, Castle Anna, Present Laughter, The Damask Cheek, Royal Highness, Edward My Son, Surfeit of Lampreys, The Same Sky and The Little Hut; was also casting director with H.M. Tennent.