Clare Sandars | |
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| Born | Clare Rosemary Sandars 24 April 1934 |
| Died | 3 November 2007 (aged 73) |
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| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1942 |
| Notable work | Mrs. Miniver |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
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Clare Rosemary Sandars (1934–2007) was a British former child actor.
Clare Rosemary Saunders was born on the 24 April 1934 in London, to Margaret Mary Elwes and John William Eric Graves Sandars, a businessman and maltster.
Through her father, Sandars' was the great-granddaughter of Henry Cyril Percy Graves, 5th Baron Graves. Through her mother, Sandars was the granddaughter of Gervase Elwes and Lady Winefride Mary Elizabeth Elwes (née Feilding).
During World War II, Sandars was evacuated to the United States. During her time in America, Sandars was selected to appeared as Mrs. Miniver's daughter Judy in Mrs. Miniver. Sandars' performance was praised by Bosley Crowther.
Sandars also appeared in Journey for Margaret and Eagle Squadron.
Sandars was a Lady-in-waiting to Hermione Knox, Countess of Ranfurly in the British Bahamas.
In September 1958, Sandars married Sir James Napier Finnie McEwen, Bt. at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Gainsborough. The couple had three daughters. In 1973, Sandars married Kenneth Wagg.
Sandars died on 3 November 2007.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Judy Miniver | ||
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron | Child | Uncredited | [citation needed] |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret | Little Girl | Final film role |