Estelle Kohler

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Estelle Kohler (born 28 March 1940) is a British theatre and television actress. [1] Born in South Africa, Kohler made a name for herself as a Shakespearean actor in England. She is a graduate of Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, of which she is an Associate Member, and was nominated a Laurence Olivier Award in 2000 for her performance as Paulina in the Barbican Centre's production of The Winter's Tale (1999 season). [2] [3] She is also remembered for her performance as Hilary Nash (later Main) in the TV series The Main Chance , opposite John Stride. [4] Her voice is featured in several audio books by Naxos Audiobooks. [5]

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  2. "Estelle Kohler — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk.
  3. "Olivier Winners 2000". Olivier Awards.
  4. "BFI Screenonline: Main Chance, The (1969-75)". www.screenonline.org.uk.
  5. "Kohler, Estelle". January 5, 2016.