Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth(22 June 1932) was born to an actress, Catherine Scales. She was born in Surrey, England, and completed her primary education there. She had a brother named Timothy. Scales began her career as an assistant stage manager at Bristol Old Vic in 1951. Though she has been cast predominantly for comic roles, she was well known for her work in Pride and Prejudice (1952), Laxdale Hall (1953), Hobson's Choice (1954), Room at the Top (1959), and Waltz of the Toreadors (1962).Eventually,she came to limelight with the early 1960s sitcom Marriage Lines starring alongside Richard Briers. She played her iconic role, Sybil Fawlty, in the sitcom Fawlty Towers (1975-1979).
Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth(22 June 1932) was born to an actress, Catherine Scales. She was born in Surrey, England, and completed her primary education there. She had a brother named Timothy. Scales began her career as an assistant stage manager at Bristol Old Vic in 1951. Though she has been cast predominantly for comic roles, she was well known for her work in Pride and Prejudice (1952), Laxdale Hall (1953), Hobson's Choice (1954), Room at the Top (1959), and Waltz of the Toreadors (1962).Eventually,she came to limelight with the early 1960s sitcom Marriage Lines starring alongside Richard Briers. She played her iconic role, Sybil Fawlty, in the sitcom Fawlty Towers (1975-1979).
Bob Spiers was born in Glasgow on September 27th, 1945. An exceptional television director and producer better known for his work on 'Fawlty Towers and 'Absolutely Fabulous. He fostered an affection for acting at Southgate College, north London, England, where he became associated with youth theater, visiting Britain with different drama groups. After graduating from the college, he joined the staff of the BBC in 1967, where he gradually made progress by working as an assistant floor manager and later a production assistant to becoming a director and producer. As he gained exposure and learned many creative skills, he was chosen to direct the second series of Fawlty Towers in 1979, which was a massive success and gained a worldwi...
Bob Spiers was born in Glasgow on September 27th, 1945. An exceptional television director and producer better known for his work on 'Fawlty Towers and 'Absolutely Fabulous. He fostered an affection for acting at Southgate College, north London, England, where he became associated with youth theater, visiting Britain with different drama groups. After graduating from the college, he joined the staff of the BBC in 1967, where he gradually made progress by working as an assistant floor manager and later a production assistant to becoming a director and producer. As he gained exposure and learned many creative skills, he was chosen to direct the second series of Fawlty Towers in 1979, which was a massive success and gained a worldwi...
Brian Charles Hall is an English actor, well known for his role as a chef Terry Hughes in the famous sitcom “Fawlty Towers”. He was born on20 November 1937 in London, England. He began acting while he was a teen, usually as villains because of his burly frame. After leaving school, he initially worked as a taxi driver. Eventually, he was noticed by a theatrical agent Richard Ireson who convinced him to act in theatre. After that, he appeared in many stages plays at The Royal Court Theatre in London.
Brian had appeared in many shows with leading roles, like the police drama “Softly, Softly: Taskforce”(1971-72), crime drama “McVicar”(1980), and sitcom “You Must Be The Husband”(19...
Brian Charles Hall is an English actor, well known for his role as a chef Terry Hughes in the famous sitcom “Fawlty Towers”. He was born on20 November 1937 in London, England. He began acting while he was a teen, usually as villains because of his burly frame. After leaving school, he initially worked as a taxi driver. Eventually, he was noticed by a theatrical agent Richard Ireson who convinced him to act in theatre. After that, he appeared in many stages plays at The Royal Court Theatre in London.
Brian had appeared in many shows with leading roles, like the police drama “Softly, Softly: Taskforce”(1971-72), crime drama “McVicar”(1980), and sitcom “You Must Be The Husband”(19...
Ballard Berkeley was born toJoseph and Beatrice Blascheck(6 August 1904) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was majorly known for his work as a special constable with the Metropolitan Police during World War 2. For hisservice, he was awarded with the Defence Medal and the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal.He made his debut in the stage performances in the year 1928, although there are no recordings of that. Even then, we can find his work as a well-known English actor from the year 1930, when he acted in a classic movie named “The Chinese Bungalow.” He then portrayed many roles in a wide range of movies, but he was known as a professional for an army general or a retired army of...
Ballard Berkeley was born toJoseph and Beatrice Blascheck(6 August 1904) in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was majorly known for his work as a special constable with the Metropolitan Police during World War 2. For hisservice, he was awarded with the Defence Medal and the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal.He made his debut in the stage performances in the year 1928, although there are no recordings of that. Even then, we can find his work as a well-known English actor from the year 1930, when he acted in a classic movie named “The Chinese Bungalow.” He then portrayed many roles in a wide range of movies, but he was known as a professional for an army general or a retired army of...
Andrew Sachs(born name: Andreas Siegfried Sachs) was a British actor, voice-over artist and writer. He was born on 7th April 1930 in Berlin, Germany. He got married to Melody Lang in 1960, who was also an actress, writer and fashion designer. While studying shipping management in the 1950s, Andrew started working in radio productions; “Private Dreams and Public Nightmares” by Frederick Bradnum, made by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. He made his acting debut as Grobchick in “Simple Spymen” in 1958, with repertory theatre. His official debut was in the film “The Night We Dropped A Clanger” in 1959. Throughout the 1960s, he appeared in many British television series like “The Saint” in 196...
Andrew Sachs(born name: Andreas Siegfried Sachs) was a British actor, voice-over artist and writer. He was born on 7th April 1930 in Berlin, Germany. He got married to Melody Lang in 1960, who was also an actress, writer and fashion designer. While studying shipping management in the 1950s, Andrew started working in radio productions; “Private Dreams and Public Nightmares” by Frederick Bradnum, made by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. He made his acting debut as Grobchick in “Simple Spymen” in 1958, with repertory theatre. His official debut was in the film “The Night We Dropped A Clanger” in 1959. Throughout the 1960s, he appeared in many British television series like “The Saint” in 196...
John Howard Davies is an actor, director, and producer, known for the flick Oliver Twist, comedy television shows Steptoe, and Son. He is also known for the shows ‘The World of Beachcomber’, ‘All Gas and Gaiters’, ‘The Goodies’, ‘Only Fools and Horses’, and ‘Yes, Minister’. His other TV projects include ‘Fawlty Towers’, ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’, ‘Mr. Bean’, ‘The Benny Hill Show’, ‘The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin’, and ‘Blackadder’, among others.
The acclaimed director began his career in the acting field at a pretty young age of nine when he portrayed the role of Oliver Twist in the ...
John Howard Davies is an actor, director, and producer, known for the flick Oliver Twist, comedy television shows Steptoe, and Son. He is also known for the shows ‘The World of Beachcomber’, ‘All Gas and Gaiters’, ‘The Goodies’, ‘Only Fools and Horses’, and ‘Yes, Minister’. His other TV projects include ‘Fawlty Towers’, ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’, ‘Mr. Bean’, ‘The Benny Hill Show’, ‘The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin’, and ‘Blackadder’, among others.
The acclaimed director began his career in the acting field at a pretty young age of nine when he portrayed the role of Oliver Twist in the ...
Born on July 11, 1929, David Kelly was an Irish actor. He was known for his significant roles in both the television world and the cinematic universe. He is mainly recognized for his work as a stage actor. One of his renowned works was in the movie Strumpet City where he played the role of Rashers Tierney. He became a huge star for the Irish public after this role. He was liked by the British public after portraying the role of Mr. O’Reilly in Fawlty Towers and the role of Cousin Enda in the movie Me Mammy. For the American audience, his most significant work was in Walking Ned. where he played the role of Michael O'Sullivan. Kelly was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. He completed his schooling from Synge Street CBS Christia...
Born on July 11, 1929, David Kelly was an Irish actor. He was known for his significant roles in both the television world and the cinematic universe. He is mainly recognized for his work as a stage actor. One of his renowned works was in the movie Strumpet City where he played the role of Rashers Tierney. He became a huge star for the Irish public after this role. He was liked by the British public after portraying the role of Mr. O’Reilly in Fawlty Towers and the role of Cousin Enda in the movie Me Mammy. For the American audience, his most significant work was in Walking Ned. where he played the role of Michael O'Sullivan. Kelly was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. He completed his schooling from Synge Street CBS Christia...
John Marwood Cleese is a man of multiple talents. He took birth in Somerset, England, in a family confined to his parents. His Reginald Francis Cleese was an insurance salesman. He studied at St. Peter’s Preparatory School and was a member of football and cricket club. Apart from cricket and boxing, he was also good at English studies. He returned to his prep school and did a teaching job for a while. Afterward, he joined Cambridge University and graduated from there in 1963 with good grades.
Cleese’s personal life went through some turbulence and his marriage to his first wife, Connie Booth. His second marriage to Barbara Trentham also ended in divorce. He is a father of two daughters, Cynthia and Ca...
John Marwood Cleese is a man of multiple talents. He took birth in Somerset, England, in a family confined to his parents. His Reginald Francis Cleese was an insurance salesman. He studied at St. Peter’s Preparatory School and was a member of football and cricket club. Apart from cricket and boxing, he was also good at English studies. He returned to his prep school and did a teaching job for a while. Afterward, he joined Cambridge University and graduated from there in 1963 with good grades.
Cleese’s personal life went through some turbulence and his marriage to his first wife, Connie Booth. His second marriage to Barbara Trentham also ended in divorce. He is a father of two daughters, Cynthia and Ca...