Hylda Baker | |
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Born | Hilda Baker[1] 4 February 1905 Farnworth, Lancashire, England |
Died | 1 May 1986 | (aged 81)
Occupation(s) | Music hall performer, comedienne, actress |
Years active | 1914–1978 |
Hylda Baker (4 February 1905 – 1 May 1986) was an English comedian, actress and music hall performer. Born and brought up in Farnworth, Lancashire, she is perhaps best remembered for her role as Nellie Pledge in the Granada ITV sitcom Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973) and for her role in the 1960 film Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.[citation needed]