Born in Glasgow, Scotland; trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, London. Fiery lead of the London stage, in occasional films. Ure's first husband was playwright John Osborne, for whom she starred in both the stage (1956) and screen (1958) versions of LOOK BACK IN ANGER. She received her widest acclaim for her sensual performance as Clara in SONS AND LOVERS (1960). She also played Mary Elison in WHERE EAGLES DARE (1968). Her last film was A REFLECTION OF FEAR (1973). Her second husband was Robert Shaw, whom she later divorced. Ure died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and barbituates at the age of 42.  Nominated for Supporting Actress 1960: SONS AND LOVERS 1 nomination