Imogen Bain


Imogen Bain was an English stage and screen actress.

Early years

Bain was born in London, England, to Jessie Evans, an actress, and Donald Bain, a director. Initially stunted as a youth with dyslexia, Bain went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In 1973, she starred in an episode of Thirty-Minute Theatre on the BBC.

Career

Bain eventually followed her parents into show business, making a name for herself on the British stage. She made her West End debut in Daisy Pulls It Off at the Globe Theatre.
Bain made appearances in film, appearing in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and The Phantom of the Opera. Her television work, included roles in Casualty and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
She also appeared regularly as Dame Edna Everage's daughter Valmai on UK television's The Dame Edna Treatment.
Bain taught at the Actor's Centre in Covent Garden and, with Andrea Brooks, formed the Good Luck Company.

Personal life

Bain was married to actor Simon Holmes.

Death

Bain died on 5 July 2014. She was 55.