Claire Bloom

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Characters played by Claire Bloom

Hera — Clash of the Titans (1981)

Queen of the gods who gifts Perseus a protective shield.

Theodora — The Haunting (1963)

A psychic who joins the investigation of Hill House. She shares Eleanor's fear during the first supernatural disturbances, sleeps in Eleanor's room, and later confronts Eleanor about her feelings for Dr. Markway.

Nan Perry — The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)

A young, idealistic member of the British Communist Party and Leamas's colleague at the library, Nan begins a relationship with him while believing in his apparent decline. Brought to East Germany under false pretenses, she unknowingly exposes the operation at the tribunal and is later shot while escaping with Leamas.

Mrs. Tynan — What the Deaf Man Heard (1997)

Mrs. Tynan is the mother at the center of the Tynan household, associated with Tolliver and Tallasse. She remains connected to Tolliver's inheritance and collapses and dies from shock when the court revelation exposes Sammy's identity as the rightful heir to the family fortune.

Katya — The Brothers Karamazov (1958)

A proud and generous woman who becomes engaged to Dmitri after he refuses her money. She repeatedly attempts to settle his debts, bails him from prison, and later testifies at his murder trial. She collaborates with Ivan and Alexey to orchestrate Dmitri's escape from Russia.

Suzanne Mallison — The Man Between (1953)

Suzanne Mallison is a visitor to post-war West Berlin who becomes involved with Ivo Kern after meeting him in the eastern sector. Mistaken for Bettina, she is abducted, then guided by Ivo through East Berlin during an escape attempt. She falls in love with him and ultimately survives when he sacrifices himself to help her cross the border.

Irene Andreny — Brainwashed (1960)

A ballet dancer and Hans Berger's girlfriend, whom Berger uses in an attempt to obtain information about the hidden art treasures from Werner von Basil. She feels neglected by Berger and, after von Basil is imprisoned, tries to persuade Berger to release him. She later reassures von Basil that he disclosed none of his secrets, and the two fall in love.

Great Great Grandmother Irene — The Princess and the Goblin (1991)

A mystical spirit encountered through a magical secret door, who warns the young princess of impending danger and provides a magical invisible thread.

Felicia — The Illustrated Man (1969)

A mysterious woman Carl encounters at a remote farmhouse during the prologue. Her interaction with Carl is the direct cause of him acquiring the magical tattoos.

Wife — The Outrage (1964)

Nina, the colonel's newlywed wife. She testifies that she killed her husband out of self-defense after he falsely accused her of betraying him.

Laura — High Infidelity (1964)

Lead in 'Peccato nel pomeriggio'. A woman whose pursuit of emotional and physical fulfillment outside her marriage highlights the constraints of social expectation and the complexities of desire.

Audrey — Islands in the Stream (1977)

Audrey is Thomas Hudson's wife and the mother of his three sons. She unexpectedly returns while preparing to marry again, revealing that she still has feelings for Thomas and bringing him the news that Tom has died. She and Thomas comfort each other before she leaves.

Career Overview

Claire Bloom has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales for All with 1 titles. Signature works include Clash of the Titans, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, The Haunting. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
100
Birth Date
1931-02-15
Birth Place
Finchley, Middlesex, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q235622), public domain (CC0).