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Irene Handl (27 December 1901 – 29 November 1987) was a British character actress who appeared in more than 100 British films; she also wrote some novels.
Irene Handl. Actress: The Italian Job. English character actress best known for her many portrayals of feisty cockney types, ranging from barmaids to landladies, charwomen to cooks.
- January 1, 1
- Maida Vale, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Kensington, London, England, UK
Jan 22, 2020 · Irene Handl is fondly remembered for her plethora of stage and screen roles in the post-war years, but here's the tale of a much-forgotten career path.
Irene Handl. Actress: The Italian Job. English character actress best known for her many portrayals of feisty cockney types, ranging from barmaids to landladies, charwomen to cooks.
- December 27, 1901
- November 29, 1987
Nov 30, 1987 · Irene Handl, one of Britain's best-loved actresses and comediennes, who perfected the role of a slightly eccentric cockney old lady, died today at her home here, according to her agent, Peter...
May 25, 2015 · Among many stage appearances, she played Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest in 1975, directed by Jonathan Miller. Handl had minor roles in such landmark films as Night Train to ...
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Oct 12, 2023 · Irene Handl, born on 27 December 1901, in Maida Vale, London, was one such performer. Perfecting the role of a slightly eccentric cockney old lady, with her unique blend of wit, charm, and an unmistakable stage presence, Handl became a beloved figure and an icon of British film and television.
