Dame Wendy Hiller was a renowned English actress, equally adept on stage and screen. She was born in early twentieth century into a family of rich cotton manufacturers in Cheshire. Although her parents sent her to a boarding school in south to correct her Cheshire accent, it remained with her all her life. Interestingly, she got her first big chance for the character of a slum dweller and they needed someone who spoke with an accent. The play was a huge hit and her performance was highly commended. It also caught the attention of Barnard Shaw, who cast her in two of his plays. Later she was chosen to play Miss Eliza Doolittle in the film version of his play ‘Pygmalion’ and excelled in it. Subsequently, she played the lead role in a number of successful films. However, the glamour of the film world never impressed her. She chose to remain primarily a stage actress. Later, she also appeared in several successful television series. However, she was also a great human being and often sacrificed her career to be with her family.