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Name: Rita Tushingham
Date of Birth: Thursday March 14 1940
Born: Liverpool (England)
Nationality: English
Partial Biography: Unorthodox, waif-like lead of the 1960s who burst into the public eye with a starring role in Tony Richardson's "A Taste of Honey" (1961). After numerous first-rate outings in the 1960s, during which…Full Rita Tushingham Biography…

Telstar (2009) 15 (Contains very strong language, strong sex and violence)Played "Essex Medium"
Puffball (2008) 18 (for some mild thematic elements)Played "Molly"
Being Julia (2004) 12A (Contains moderate sex and language)Played "Aunt Carrie"
Flying (Dreaming to Believe) (2003) (for brief language and nudity)Actor/Actress
True Crime (1999) 15 (for language and some violence)Played "Mags Luxford"
Swing (1999) 15 (for language)Played "Mags Luxford"
Under the Skin (1997) Played "Mum"
An Awfully Big Adventure (1995) Played "Aunt Lily"
The Bed Sitting Room (1969) (1967) Played "Penelope"
Doctor Zhivago (1966) PG (for mature themes)Played "The Girl"

Golden Globe Award (1962) Most Promising Newcomer-Female
Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Award (1962) - "A Taste of Honey"
British Film Academy Award (1961) Most Promising Newcomer - "A Taste of Honey"
New York Film Critics Circle Award (1961) Best Actress - "A Taste of Honey"