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Elizabeth Spender

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1973–1993 (21 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1973–1993
21 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Elizabeth Spender (Acting).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Goal: 90-130 words.
Source [1]: Known for acting. 18 known credits.
Source [2]: Born 1950. Film and television actress. Known for role in Brazil.
Source [3]: Actress. Known for Brazil (1985), The Professionals (1977), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988). Previously married to Barry Humphries.
Source [4]: Known as an Actor and Writer. Work includes Brazil, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, Selling Hitler, and The Professionals.
Name: Elizabeth Spender.
Birth Year: 1950.
Profession: Film and television actress and writer.
Known Works: Brazil (1985), The Professionals (1977), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988), The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, and Selling Hitler.
Personal: Previously married to Barry Humphries.
Credits: 18 known credits.

Elizabeth Spender is a film and television actress and writer born in 1950. She is recognized for her work in Brazil, which was released in 1985. Her other notable credits include The Professionals (1977) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988). Additional works associated with her include The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, and Selling Hitler. Spender has 18 known credits. She was previously married to Barry Humphries.
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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Elizabeth Spender (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
[1] TMDB: Elizabeth Spender, known for acting, 18 known credits.
[2] Wikipedia: Born 1950, film and television actress, known for Brazil.
[3] IMDb: Actress, known for Brazil (1985), The Professionals (1977), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988). Previously married to Barry Humphries.
[4] TMDB: Known as Actor and Writer. Work includes: Brazil, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, Selling Hitler, and The Professionals.
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Elizabeth Spender is a film and television actress born in 1950. She is recognized for her work in both film and television media. Her acting credits include the 1985 production Brazil, as well as The Professionals from 1977. She is also known for her role in The Hound of the Baskervilles, which was released in 1988.
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In addition to these works, Spender's credits include titles such as The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, and Selling Hitler. Her professional body of work includes 18 known credits. Beyond her work as an actress, she is also known as a writer.
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Elizabeth Spender is a film and television actress who was born in 1950. She has established a career in the industry with 18 known credits. Her work spans various productions, and she is specifically recognized for her roles in Brazil, which was released in 1985, and The Professionals, which dates to 1977. She is also known for her involvement in the 1988 production The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Spender's filmography includes several other notable titles. Her work encompasses productions such as The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, and Selling Hitler. In addition to her acting career, she is also known as a writer. While her primary recognition comes from her acting, her professional profile includes these diverse creative contributions.
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"Elizabeth Spender is a film and television actress who was born in 1950. She has established a career in the industry with 18 known credits. Her work spans various productions, and she is specifically recognized for her roles in Brazil, which was released in 1985, and The Professionals, which dates to 1977. She is also known for her involvement in the 1988 production The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Spender's filmography includes several other notable titles. Her work encompasses productions such as The Felons, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein: The True Story, Talk to Me, and Selling Hitler. In addition to her acting career

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Career timeline

Selling Hitler
Selling HitlerSelling Hitler
These Foolish Things · Writer
The Play on One · WriterThe Hound of the Baskervilles
The FelonsHedgehog Wedding · Writer
The Mozart Inquest
Screen Two · WriterBrazil
Sherlock HolmesThe Secret ServantTalk to Me
The Happy Autumn Fields
Over There
The Professionals
Playhouse
Frankenstein: The True Story

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • Selling Hitler (1993) as Valkyrie
  • Selling Hitler (1991) as Marlene
  • Selling Hitler (1991) as Valkyrie
  • These Foolish Things (1989) Writer
  • The Play on One (1988) Writer
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988) as Laura Lyons
  • The Felons (1987) as Florence
  • Hedgehog Wedding (1987) Writer
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  • The Mozart Inquest (1986) as Magdalena Hofdemel
  • Screen Two (1985) Writer
  • Brazil (1985) as Alison / 'Barbara' Lint
  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Laura Lyons
  • The Secret Servant (1984) as Melinda Fay
  • Talk to Me (1984) as Kate
  • The Happy Autumn Fields (1980) as Constance
  • Over There (1979) as Tnidi
  • The Professionals (1977) as Helen Tippett
  • Playhouse (1974) as Constance
  • Frankenstein: The True Story (1973) as Ballroom Guest (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Elizabeth Spender best known for?

Elizabeth Spender is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Play on One (1988), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988), Screen Two (1985), Brazil (1985).

How many credits does Elizabeth Spender have?

Elizabeth Spender has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 1993.

What is Elizabeth Spender's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Elizabeth Spender (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Goal: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Known for acting. 18 known credits...

Elizabeth Spender by the numbers

19credits
10films
9TV series
1973–1993active years

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