Pauline Collins Pauline Collins Pauline Collins, (born 3 September 1940), is an English actress of stage, television, and film, who first came to prominence portraying Sarah Moffat in "Upstairs, Downstairs" (1971–73) and its spin-off, "Thomas & Sarah" (1979). In 1992, she released her autobiography, titled "Letter to Louise". Collins played the title role in the play "Shirley Valentine", for which she won an Olivier Award in 1988, and Drama Desk and Tony Awards in 1989. She reprised the role in the 1989 film adaptation, winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and receiving Golden Globe and Academy Award
Shirley Jaffe (actress) she made a brief appearance in Stanley Kubrick's controversial film "A Clockwork Orange" with Malcolm McDowell, as a nurse who helps administer Alex's first round of Ludovico's treatment. (The IMDB erroneously identifies her as the victim of Billy Boy's gang.) This was her last film appearance for close to 35 years. Shirley has also appeared on television in Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" music video, and as a Greek Nun in "Little Britain Abroad". Shirley directed and acted in plays in Brighton, Edinburgh, The West End and Helsinki festivals and most recently played Irene in award-winning British feature "Ambleton Delight". Shirley