3 Surprising Facts About Zoë Wanamaker You Never Knew

[@stumpydog87]

I've always loved Zoe's little pixie face and whisky voice.

[@george5590]

love her nose ?

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Her voice! Smoky, just a little bit jagged and totally mesmerizing. One of the truly talented who could go out on a bare stage, read a telephone book and it would be riveting!

[@CaruthersHodge]

I've always liked Zoe Wanamaker, finding her compelling and challenging. A strong, no nonsense and highly individual force. Her unique, crooked smile and riveting eyes darting back and forth have made her someone I couldn't take my eyes off of. Must have first seen her in Paradise Postponed and then, happily, so much else including the first Prime Suspect as our killer's unknowing wife - wow ! Wanamaker and Suchet play off each other superbly and I'm thankful for her casting as Mrs. Oliver. Well, you've covered it so well Marina. Thank you for a comprehensive overview. It was a happy day when the Wanamakers came to the UK. America's loss, our gain.

[@marina_via]

Oh, thank you! I'm so glad you that you liked it!

[@BarbaraJenkins-p2d]

I love Zoe in everything she acts in. Thank you for this video.

[@marina_via]

thank you for taking time to write this!

[@elenanovikova8131]

I first saw Zoe in a hilarious sitcom My Family and fell in love with her immediately and forever

[@gonefishing167]

Thank you so much. I’ve always admired Zoe and I’ve now learned so much more about her. What I thought I knew only scratched the surface. Thank you for all the work you did putting this together. Much appreciated. 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[@marina_via]

You are so welcome! Thank you!

[@lakesq2056]

thank you, Marina, for another thoughtful and entertaining program!

[@marina_via]

My pleasure! I'm really happy that you liked it!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The only Ariadne Oliver I will accept

[@marichristian]

She was wonderful in the episode of Morse (John Thaw) called "Fat Chance".

[@sheibanineda2488]

Your comments are refreshing and intelligent. I subscribed a few weeks ago. Thanks 🎉

[@marina_via]

Oh, thank you so much for this kind review! Made me happy to read it, really!

[@lesleyswitzer1018]

Her father was a great supporter of theatre. We have that Globe theatre because of him. Zoe is a great character actor.

[@markwatson7652]

I always wondered if she was related to Sam Wanamaker. Now, I know. I truly enjoy any Poirot with Ariadne Oliver.

[@marina_via]

I even wanted to rewatch Once Upon A Time In Hollywood for this purpose :-)

[@rossmansell5877]

Was her dad. He made a film called Christ in Concrete....many years ago...around the middle 1950s

[@airshipswashbuckler6420]

I know I can’t be the only one who thinks her face is gorgeous! I’ve always thought it was uniquely lovely. 😊

[@rosannavitale9922]

Thank you so very much, Marina. This was excellent.

[@marina_via]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olgakravtsova441]

Thank you very much❤❤❤❤❤❤Love her❤❤❤❤❤❤ Good morning, Marina❤❤❤❤Have a nice day❤❤❤ Such a gift for me❤❤❤❤

[@marina_via]

Good morning, Olga, you too! And thank you for this support!

[@timbrandt2132]

Love your video!!! LOve Miss Wanamaker and her father! First time I saw her was in POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL. THOUGHT SHE WAS SO INTERESTING. Have enjoyed seeing her ever since. Thanx so much!

[@sheibanineda2488]

All said and done she became famous thru British television.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Zoe can’t fail. Everything about her is just magic. I’ve always loved her. I don’t think there is a decent character she can’t embrace. I wonder who she really is. Hah

[@williaminadonn7412]

She is fabulous and i think she deserves to be made a Dame 😊 x

[@vbrown6445]

Thank you for this profile of Zoe. Whenever she appears on my screen, I know I'll enjoy whatever she's serving. I did not know of her American and acting family roots. I'm glad she decided to make her career in England. I feel like the British film and stage are more forgiving of unusual or non-conforming looks. I saw a video recently about why so many women think they are "ugly" or "masculine" looking, and basically, it mainly came down to them looking a lot like their fathers. Zoe, you're not ugly. You just look like your beloved father.

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

Besides Madam Hooch, my favorite role she played is Cassandra from Doctor Who. Even tho you only hear her voice, I recognized her voice right away.

[@amherst88]

You do a great job at this -- a pleasure to watch your posts (& this one in particular -- she is so masterful as Ariadne) ❤

[@marina_via]

Oh, thank you so much!

[@tinkmarshino]

Just saw the one on Hugh (Hastings) now this.. I have always love Zoe.. now I am going to have to go to your site and see what other nuggets you have there.. thanks..

[@marina_via]

Hope you enjoy it! And thanks!

[@andrewwmacfadyen6958]

She was terrific in the original BBC TV ground breaking award winning " Edge of Darkness " and in Dr Who

[@dolinaj1]

You are a charming, original, and knowledgeable historian. Your content and narration are compelling and enthralling. Merci beaucoup.

[@marina_via]

merci à vous!

[@christinepizzi6197]

I had no idea that actor was her dad...I'm almost 70 and seeing him I remember his face. Zoe has an interesting face as well as a beautiful speaking voice. I only know her from Poirot. I enjoy her acting.

[@antoinette4729]

Your channel is wonderful and informative! You deserve a million subscribers!

[@marina_via]

Thank for these kind words, means a lot!

[@DuanTorruellas]

Thank you for bringing me some much needed insight on this illusive actress that I love seeing on screen. Especially the British work that I love so dear. Poirot and other mysteries . I have always loved her face , she is like a sweet little creature from the world of elves and fairies. When you can look that cool , who wants to look like a plain human. There will always be a warm spot in my heart for this talented actress. ❤❤❤

[@donaldwarriner1640]

It's just her quirkiness that rivets me. Actors that fill the character parts are like short stories; saturated with message in a contained format making them unforgettable.

[@arnesahlen2704]

I have wondered about this mesmerising Ariadne actress. Thank you for this fine program.

[@maryeliason1504]

Thank you for this. She has always fascinated me. Very good actress.

[@carolinejohnson22]

I think you should look at some photos of Angela Lansbury when she was young!

[@marina_via]

I have a whole 40-minute long video video about her. I do get your idea, however - she was marvellously beautiful, no doubt, yet, somehow, producers at the time didn't perceive her as a lead actress when she was young

[@AniMerDol]

Thanks muchly for this loving, -rightly so, homage to this remarkable & highly talented actress. I must embarrassingly admit that before your video, i was obtusely ignorant of the fact that her father was Sam Wannamaker. I was fully aware of both of them for ages, but had never made the connection, or seen any reference to it. It might be from my thinking of Zoe as totally British & Sam as definitely from the USA. Another area of ignorance on my part is Sam's involvement in the reconstruction of the Globe Theatre. I knew of the project long ago, but had it in my head that it was the British actor Edward Fox who was at the forefront of the project. Turns out i must have confused it with a theater restoration project he helped by campaigning for funds. It was a hundred years old theater called the Royal Hall which his great grandfather was one of the leading benefactors behind originally building it. Anyway, thanks again for such an interesting & well presented portrait of, as you said, a beloved actress. ✌💜 from Canada.

[@marina_via]

Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment!

[@AniMerDol]

@@marina_via You're welcome.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌺

[@ewajohansson8398]

Thanks🎉!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

I first saw her in Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story

[@marynafalck5502]

Actress

[@rossmansell5877]

Quite...some people dont know the difference these days between male and female🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@george5590]

her nose always seems different, is it make up ,