Rita Tushingham
Born | March 14, 1942 |
Hometown | Garston, United Kingdom |
Height | 5'5" (1.64m) |
Spouse | Ousama Rawi (m 1981 - 1996) |
Partner | Hans-Heinrich Ziemann |
Children | Dodonna Bicknell , Aisha Bicknell |
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AWARDS
Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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1966 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | British Actress | The Knack ...and How to Get It | Nominated |
1965 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | British Actress | Girl with Green Eyes | Nominated |
1962 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | A Taste of Honey (film) | Winner |
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