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Usually I curl up with embarrassment when I watch my performances, but when I watched my version of Jane Eyre, it seemed to me that I had struck the right note. As a result, although I refuse to accept it when people put limitations on me, I’ll admit that it hasn’t always been easy to get roles since. I wouldn't say I was typecast, but people tended to see me as a more serious actor afterwards. Even Toby Stephens in the current adaptation, while a great actor, is not the Rochester of the book as he’s a bit too young. I must confess that I have yet to see my perfect Mr Rochester. I thought he made a pretty good Rochester, though, as he had a real presence - although he was perhaps a bit too old. I liked to rehearse, but he would do a scene in one take then go back to playing backgammon. But our approach to filming was totally different. My co-star, George, was a big, craggy, gruff creature, and he was great for a chat. But I think she has just the right qualities and seems to have the same view and feel of, and feeling for, Jane that I did. People are also saying that Ruth Wilson is too pretty. She’s not a showy character, but she is still passionate, and that’s what I liked about her. I've never thought of myself as pretty and truly felt I was Jane. I have always thought of myself as a character actress and I longed to be noted for my acting ability and hated it when people paid attention to my appearance. I was bewildered and upset, however, when people said I was too pretty to play a plain governess. I loved the book and it was a part I had always wanted. Offers were coming fast and furious, so I was delighted when I got the part. Known for Tom Jones 1963, They Shoot Horses, Don't They 1969, Superman the Movie 1978Īt the time I was asked to play the role of Jane, I was quite hot, so to speak.
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Born: Susannah Yolande Fletcher Januin Chelsea, London, England, UKĭied: Janu(age 72) in London, England, UK