CLAIRE BLOOM (Mary Queen of Scots) was hailed by the New York critics last season for bringing to life two classic Ibsen heroines, Nora and Hedda, in the successful revivals of A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler. Her last appearance on the New York stage was in Rashomon. At the age of 17, she made her debut at Statford-upon-Avaon, playing Ophelia to Paul Scofield's Hamlet. Two London successes followed, The Lady's Not For Burning and Ring 'Round the Moon. during the 18-month run of the latter, she was chosen by Charles Chaplin to be his leading lady in Limelight. Her greatest success followed at the Old Vic, as Juliet to Alan Badel's Romeo and she remained with the company for two years playing many leading roles. Between seasons she made a film version of Richard III with Laurence Olivier. After appearing in New York with Romeo and Juliet she stayed in America, doing many films and TV specials. She returned to Britain to play in Duel of Angels opposite Vivien Leigh, subsequently appearing opposite John Gielgud in Ivanov and at the Royal Court in Satre's The Condemned of Altona. She has starred in many recent films, among them Look Back in Anger, Charly, and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Her leading men have included Richard Burton, Paul Scofield, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud and James Mason. Miss Bloom has a daughter, Anna, by a former marriage, and is now the wife of Hillard Elkins, the producer.