Merle Oberon was an actress who was born in India in 1911 and died in 1979. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Scarlet Pimpernel, Wuthering Heights, and The Private Life of Henry VIII. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Dark Angel. Oberon was also a successful stage actress, appearing in productions such as The Barretts of Wimpole Street and The Circle.