Beatrice Lillie

Biography

Beatrice Gladys Lillie, Lady Peel, was a Canadian-born British actress, singer, and comedy performer who began performing as a child with her mother and sister. She gained notice in revues and light comedies, starring alongside notable performers like Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence, before making her West End debut in 1914. A prolific live performer, she entertained troops during World War II, culminating in a Tony Award-winning performance as Mrs. Meers in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (1967).