Dora Bryan

Dora May Broadbent, OBE, known as Dora Bryan was an English actress of stage, film and television.

Bryan was born in Parbold, Lancashire atMill Lane, later known as Cob Cottage. Her father was a salesman and she attended Hathershaw County Primary School in Oldham, Lancashire. Her career began in pantomime before World War II, during which she joined ENSA in Italy to entertain British troops.

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