Victoria Wood
British comedian
Victoria Wood CBE was an English comedian, actress, lyricist, singer, composer, pianist, screenwriter, producer and director.Wikipedia
| Born | May 19, 1953 |
| Hometown | Prestwich, England |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Geoffrey Durham |
| Children | Henry Durham, Grace Durham |
| Parents | Helen Wood |
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A statue of much-loved British comedian and actress Victoria Wood was unveiled in her home town today, three years after she lost her battle with cancer. The two-metre high sculpture depicts Wood posed in her trademark stage stance, microphone in hand. It stands opposition Bury library where Wood used to steal books because she was too shy to ask a librarian how to join. .
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Best Actress | Winner | |
| 2007 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Housewife, 49 | Nominated |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Housewife, 49 | Nominated |
| 1995 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Best Actress | Screen One | Nominated |
| 1994 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | Pat and Margaret | Nominated |
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