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Sleeping Beauty

Maleficent

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Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty (1959), played by Eleanor Audley.

Film guide · 1 film · 1959 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Maleficent on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1959Main sequence runtime: 1h 15m
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    1959 · 1h 15m

    Portrayed by Eleanor Audley · voice

    Eleanor Audley is credited as Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty (1959).

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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Maleficent?

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Eleanor Audley plays Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Maleficent screen credits

Screen credits: Sleeping Beauty (1959) — Eleanor Audley as Maleficent.

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