Hird often described her father, who initially did not want her to be an actress, as her sternest critic and attributed much of her talent as an actress and comedian to his guidance. In 1944 she made her West End debut in the Esther McCracken play No Medals.
Hird often described her father, who initially did not want her to be an actress, as her. sternest critic and attributed much of her .talent as an actress and comedian to his guidance In 1944 she made her West End debut in the Esther McCracken play No Medals