Fay Compton

Fay Compton
Fay Compton
Born	Virginia Lilian Emmeline Compton-Mackenzie; 18 September 1894; Fulham, London, England
Died	12 December 1978 (aged 84); London, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1911–1977
Spouses	; H. G. Pelissier (m. 1911; died 1913) ; Lauri de Frece (m. 1914; died 1921) ; Leon Quartermaine (m. 1922; div. 1942) ; Ralph Michael (m. 1942; div. 1946)
Children	1
Relatives	Compton Mackenzie (brother); Viola Compton (sister); Edward Compton (father); Henry Compton (grandfather); Anthony Pelissier (son)

Virginia Lilian Emmeline Compton-Mackenzie, CBE (/ˈkʌmptən/; 18 September 1894 – 12 December 1978), known professionally as Fay Compton, was an English actress. She appeared in several films, and made many broadcasts, but was best known for her stage performances. She was known for her versatility, and appeared in Shakespeare, drawing room comedy, pantomime, modern drama, and classics such as Ibsen and Chekhov. In 1921 she was the eponymous star of the play Mary Rose written especially for her by J. M. Barrie. This work was partly inspired by Compton's own tragic marriage to the West End satirist H. G. Pélissier and her subsequent youthful widowhood.^[1] In addition to performing in Britain, Compton appeared several times in the US, and toured Australia and New Zealand in a variety of stage plays.

^ Binns, Anthony; Pélissier, Jaudy (2022). The funniest man in London: the life and times of H.G. Pélissier (1874-1913): forgotten satirist and composer, founder of "The follies". Pett, East Sussex: Edgerton Publishing Services. ISBN 978-0-9933203-8-5.

[1] Binns, Anthony; Pélissier, Jaudy (2022). The funniest man in London: the life and times of H.G. Pélissier (1874-1913): forgotten satirist and composer, founder of "The follies". Pett, East Sussex: Edgerton Publishing Services. ISBN 978-0-9933203-8-5.

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