Actress Annette André Tells Her Story (Celebrity Interview)

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Step back into the golden age of British film, television and theatre with this in-depth celebrity interview with actress Annette André, a celebrated star whose career spans decades of classic entertainment. This long-form interview is a rich, revealing and nostalgic journey through the life and work of one of the most recognisable faces of 1960s and 1970s British television, offering fans rare first-hand insight into an era often described as television’s finest hour.

Best known worldwide for her iconic role as Jeannie Hopkirk in the cult ITV series 'Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)', Annette André discusses how the show became a lasting favourite among fans of supernatural drama and vintage British TV. She also reflects on her memorable appearances in legendary series such as 'The Saint', working closely with Roger Moore, 'The Prisoner', alongside Patrick McGoohan, and other classic adventure and espionage programmes such as 'The Persuaders!', and 'The Avengers', that helped define 1960s British television.

The interview also explores Annette’s André's film career, including her role in the Hollywood musical comedy 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum', where she starred opposite an extraordinary cast of screen legends including Buster Keaton, Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Michael Crawford and Michael Hordern. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set, her pride in being cast, and her experiences working with some of the greatest performers in cinema history. Annette André also speaks candidly about auditioning for the film, 'Where Eagles Dare' and her unforgettable encounter with Clint Eastwood.

Beyond screen work, Annette André reflects on her deep love of theatre, discussing her early training in ballet, radio drama and repertory theatre, as well as stage roles doing Shakespeare and appearing in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. She also opens up here about her initial lack of confidence, and talks candidly about casting, directors, creative challenges, favourite co-stars, difficult personalities, and the realities of sustaining a long career in the entertainment industry.

Packed with nostalgia, anecdotes, film and television history, this interview is essential viewing for fans of vintage cinema, theatre, classic British TV and cult franchises, including James Bond, The Avengers, The Saint, Hammer Horror, Doctor Who, The Sweeney, and perfect for those looking to learn more about the performers who each contributed during such a golden-era of British entertainment.

Timecodes
00:01 - Intro
00:39 - Q1. Full name given at birth?
00:49 - Q2. Birthday, and year of birth?
01:05 - Q3. Where were you born and raised?
01:14 - Q4. Any brothers or sisters?
01:20 - Q5. Earliest memory of going to the cinema or theatre?
01:45 - Q6. Favourite Actor or Actress growing up?
02:30 - Q7. Event or trigger, that first prompted acting to be considered as a profession?
04:42 - Q8. Formal acting training or stage school attended?
06:23 - Q9. Any other jobs, other than acting?
08:40 - Q10. First ever paid acting performance/professional debut?
10:49 - Q11. First request to sign an autograph?
12:18 - Q12. Ever been starstruck and asked for an autograph?
14:21 - Q13. Have you collected any memorabilia?
15:09 - Q14. Do you prefer theatre, television, cinema, or radio?
16:06 - Q15. Parts, performances, or characters most remembered for?
16:35 - Q16. Proudest individual stage or screen performance?
19:10 - Q17. Any part or role auditioned for or really wanted but didn't get?
21:35 - Q18. Any regrets for ever having to turn down an acting role?
24:36 - Q19. Name a co-star that you liked/ disliked working with the most?
30:03 - Q20. What a Director needs to do to get the best performance from you?
36:05 - Q21. Three must-see films, that everyone must see in their lifetime?
41:16 - Q22. Three guests you’d invite to an intimate dinner party?
45:20 - Q23. Something about you or your career that most people would not already know?
47:09 - Q24. Overarching memories of career and any regrets?
58:38 - Q25. Whatever happened to the Actress Annette André?
59:32 - Signed photographs
59:58 -The End

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