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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.
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.
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Irene Handl Biography (1902-1987) Born December 26, 1902, in London, England; died November 29, 1987, in London; daughter of Frederick (a banker) and Marie (Schuepp) Handl. Nationality. English.
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.
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Apr 8, 2010 · Irene Handl played charladies and spinsters, and was never young; she didn't take to the stage until she was 36. The daughter of a wealthy Austrian banker and an aristocraric Frenchwoman, born in Maida Vale, she wasn't common at all, but often played the part.
