Claire Bloom (1931) is a British actress renowned for her elegance and intensity.

Her film career took off with the role of Terry in Charlie Chaplin's *Limelight* (1952), which propelled her to international fame. She later solidified her reputation with memorable performances in films such as Laurence Olivier's *Richard III* (1955), the adaptation of *Look Back in Anger* (1959), and the classic psychological horror *The Haunting* (1963).

She often embodied characters of great sensitivity, intellect, and grace, sometimes with a veil of melancholy or hidden vulnerability. Her on-screen presence was always distinctive, leading to a long and esteemed career, even in more recent productions, such as those by Woody Allen.