June Thorburn

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Characters played by June Thorburn

Elizabeth — The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960)

Gulliver's fiancée, who wants him to abandon his restless ambitions and settle down. She secretly boards his ship, is later reunited with him after a shipwreck, and shares his captivity in Brobdingnag. Her eventual marriage to Gulliver confirms his decision to return home and build a settled life with her.

Forest Queen — Tom Thumb (1958)

Forest Queen is a mystical figure who appears to Jonathan while he is chopping down a tree. She asks him to spare the tree because it shelters birds, then demonstrates her magic and promises three wishes to Jonathan and Anne. Her kindness establishes the magical circumstances that lead to the couple receiving the child they desperately wanted.

Kitty — Anna Karenina (1961)

Dolly's younger sister, an affectionate young woman who loves Vronsky and expects a proposal from him. His sudden preference for the married Anna brings her public humiliation and a period of illness, making her an early, innocent victim of the affair before she eventually recovers and builds a quieter life.

Pat — The Hornet's Nest (1955)

One of the two young models who rent the scow as a houseboat through Bob Bartlett. The vessel's hidden jewels become central to the events around her and Terry, and the sisters eventually give the goods to the models so they can claim the reward money.

Peggy Fletcher — Touch and Go (1955)

A member of the Fletcher family affected by Jim's proposed emigration to Australia.

Career Overview

June Thorburn has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work is anchored in the Ealing comedies universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The 3 Worlds of Gulliver, The Scarlet Blade, Design for Loving. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
25
Birth Date
1931-06-08
Birth Place
Karachi, British India [now Pakistan]

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