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CodeDS/UK/6014
NameMonkman; Phyllis (8 January 1892-2 December 1976); British actress
Variations of NamePhyllis Ida Harrison
Dates8 January 1892-2 December 1976
GenderFemale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginLondon, England (born)
RelationshipsSpouse of Laddie Cliff (entertainer)
BiographyPhyllis Monkman was a British stage and film actress.

In the early years of her career, she was often partnered on stage by Jack Buchanan and appeared in the silent film Her Heritage with him in 1919. She was also prominent in the cast of the revue The Co-Optimists and reprised her role in the film adaptation. After this point she was increasingly confined to supporting character parts. She was romantically linked to George VI.

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