Maureen Potter

Maureen Potter (born 1925 in Dublin) was an acclaimed Irish comedienne and actress.

Educated at St. Mary’s, Fairview, in North Dublin, Maria Philomena Potter had a long career in the Irish theatre, mainly as a comedienne, but also as a straight actress. She starred in roles including Maisie Madigan in Juno and the Paycock among many others. She toured abroad before World War II as a singer and dancer with Jack Haylton (aka Jack Hylton) and his orchestra. She reportedly presented Adolf Hitler with a bouquet of flowers while on tour in Germany .

She first appeared professionally with Jimmy O'Dea in pantomime in 1935. She has appeared frequently on television and in cabaret. In 1984 she was conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin, and was later awarded an honourary degree from Trinity College, Dublin.

She died in Clontarf in her native Dublin on April 7, 2004, at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Jack, and her sons, John and Hugh.

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