Faith Brown
(born Irene Carroll on 28 May 1944, in Liverpool) is an English
actress, comedian, and impressionist, famous for her flexibility and
voluptuous figure - particularly her 36GG breast size. One of her
most famous impersonations is that of Margaret Thatcher. As
well as Margaret Thatcher, Faith regularly impersonated Pam Ayres,
Lena Lovich, Madonna,
Bette Midler and Marilyn Monroe amongst many others.
She started her career as a singer at the age of 15, backed by a local
group. She then became a resident singer at the Rialto Ballroom,
Upper Parliament Street.
Later, she joined her three brothers in the Carrolls, a group
who made several records during the 1960's.
Her television career was launched with appearances on "Who
Do You Do" (1975-6) - a showcase for a generation of
impressionists and comics - and Ken Dodd's, "World of
Laughter" (1976).
She has also appeared as Anne Bradley in the television series
"Brookside", and as Flast in the "Doctor
Who" episode, "Attack of the Cybermen".
In 2001, Brown starred to great praise as washed up screen icon Norma
Desmond in the UK touring production of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber
musical "Sunset Boulevard", releasing a CD single
of songs from the show.
More recently, in November 2006, she appeared as a contestant in
"I'm A Celebrity the Get Me Out Of Here" 6th series and became the third celebrity to be voted off the show
on 25 November, having spent fourteen days in the jungle.
In 2007, she performed a One Woman Show at various venues in the
United Kingdom, including at the Edinburgh Festival. On August 10th,
she collapsed on stage, being replaced by her understudy for the
following performances, leading to fears about her health.
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