Irene Handl
Acting Born Dec 27, 1901 Died Nov 29, 1987 Maida Vale, London, England, UK 135 credits
Biography
Irene Handl works in acting. Born December 27, 1901 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. Died November 29, 1987. Archytele tracks 135 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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John Le Mesurier
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Liz Fraser
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Michael Caine
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Alfie Bass
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Ian Carmichael
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Cardew Robinson
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Terry-Thomas
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Miles Malleson
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Athene Seyler
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Victor Maddern
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Career timeline
Never Say Die
Absolute BeginnersHotel du Lac
In Sickness and in HealthSuper GranMapp & LuciaTheatre Night
Dramarama
The Kenny Everett Television ShowLegacy of MurderIt's Your Move
The Best of the AdventuresRiding High
Metal MickeyThe Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
The Cannon & Ball Show
The Hound of the BaskervillesThe Light Princess
Come Play with MeThe Last Remake of Beau GesteAdventures of a Private EyeStand up, Virgin Soldiers
The FostersMaggie and HerConfessions of a Driving InstructorRoom to Let
For the Love of Ada
For the Love of AdaBen Travers FarcesThe Private Life of Sherlock HolmesOn a Clear Day You Can See ForeverDoctor in Trouble
The Italian JobWonderwallWorld in FermentLook at Life: Saturday Special
Mum's BoysLionheart
Smashing TimeThe Mini-Affair
The Wrong BoxMorgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
You Must Be Joking
Theatre 625The Importance of Being Earnest
Heavens Above!Just for Fun
Stryker of the YardThe RebelWatch It, Sailor!A Weekend with LuluDouble Bunk
Carry On ConstableA French MistressTwo-Way StretchThe Pure Hell of St Trinian'sSchool for Scoundrels
Carry On NurseI'm All Right JackUpstairs and DownstairsCarlton-Browne of the F.O.The Night We Dropped a Clanger
Educating ArchieThe KeyHappy Is the BrideLaw and DisorderNext to No Time
Brothers in LawSmall Hotel
Hancock's Half HourArmchair TheatreThe Silken AffairWho Done It?It's Never Too Late
The Adventures of Robin HoodStrange ExperiencesA Kid for Two Farthings
The Belles of St Trinian'sThe Weak and the WickedMad About MenBurnt Evidence
Meet Mr. LuciferThe Wedding of Lilli Marlene
Top SecretTreasure Hunt
Full Filmography
135 titles- Never Say Die (1987)
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Mrs Larkin
- Hotel du Lac (1986) as Madame de Bonneuil
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Gwenneth
- Super Gran (1985) as Clinging Ivey
- Mapp & Lucia (1985) as Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield
- Theatre Night (1985) as Nurse
- Dramarama (1983) as Maureen
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- Legacy of Murder (1982) as Cousin Looby
- It's Your Move (1982) as Grand Old Lady
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Miss Friggin (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Riding High (1981) as Gran
- Metal Mickey (1980) as Granny
- The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) as Cinema Usherette
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Irene The Neigbour
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) as Mrs. Barrymore
- The Light Princess (1978) as Nanny
- Come Play with Me (1977) as Lady Bovington
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) as Miss Wormwood
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Miss Friggin
- Stand up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) as Mrs. Phillimore
- The Fosters (1976) as Mrs Draper
- Maggie and Her (1976) as Mrs. Perry
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) as Miss Slenderparts
- Room to Let (1976) as Lady on crossing
- For the Love of Ada (1972) as Ada Bingley
- For the Love of Ada (1970) as Ada Cresswell
- Ben Travers Farces (1970) as Mrs. Bugle
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Mrs. Hudson
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) as Winnie Wainwhisle
- Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Mrs. Dailey
- The Italian Job (1969) as Miss Peach
- Wonderwall (1969) as Mrs. Peurofoy
- World in Ferment (1969) as Madame Astoria
- Look at Life: Saturday Special (1969) as Self
- Mum's Boys (1968)
- Lionheart (1968) as Lil
- Smashing Time (1967) as Mrs Gimble
- The Mini-Affair (1967) as Cook
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Mrs. Hackett
- Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) as Mrs. Delt
- You Must Be Joking (1965) as Elderly Woman
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Agnes Oaks
- The Importance of Being Earnest (1964)
- Heavens Above! (1963) as Rene Smith
- Just for Fun (1963) as Housewife
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- The Rebel (1961) as Mrs. Crevatte
- Watch It, Sailor! (1961) as Edie Hornett
- A Weekend with Lulu (1961) as Florence Bell
- Double Bunk (1961) as Mrs. Harper
- Nothing Barred (1961) as Elsie
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Willie's Mother
- A French Mistress (1960) as Staff Sergeant Hodges
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Mrs. Price
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Miss Harker-Parker
- School for Scoundrels (1960) as Mrs Stringer
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Professor MacRitchie
- No Kidding (1960) as Mrs. Spicer
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Madame Spolinski
- Inn for Trouble (1960) as Lily
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Ma
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Marge Hickson
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Mrs. Kite
- Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Large Woman
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Mrs. Carter
- The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959) as Mrs Billingsgate
- Desert Mice (1959) as Miss Maud Patch
- Left Right and Centre (1959) as Mrs. Maggs
- The Crowning Touch (1959) as Bebe
- Educating Archie (1958) as Mrs. Twissle
- The Key (1958) as Clerk
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) as Madame Edna
- Law and Disorder (1958) as Woman in Train
- Next to No Time (1958) as Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer
- Brothers in Law (1957) as Mrs. Potter
- Small Hotel (1957) as Mrs. Gammon
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mrs. Micawber
- The Silken Affair (1956) as Receptionist
- Who Done It? (1956) as Customer (uncredited)
- It's Never Too Late (1956) as Neighbour
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Polly
- Strange Experiences (1955) as Women
- A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) as Mrs. Abramowitz
- The Belles of St Trinian's (1954) as Miss Gale
- The Weak and the Wicked (1954) as Waitress
- Mad About Men (1954) as Mme. Blanche
- Burnt Evidence (1954) as Mrs. Raymond
- Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953) as Lady with the Dog
- The Wedding of Lilli Marlene (1953) as Rosie
- Top Secret (1952) as Mrs. Tidmarsh
- Treasure Hunt (1952) as Nanny
- Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Nanny (uncredited)
- One Wild Oat (1951) as Emily Pepys
- Stage Fright (1950) as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
- The Perfect Woman (1949) as Mrs. Butters
- For Them That Trespass (1949) as Inn Proprietress
- Adam and Evelyne (1949) as Mrs. Crouch, Manageress (uncredited)
- Dark Secret (1949) as 'Woody' Woodman
- Silent Dust (1949) as Cook
- Cardboard Cavalier (1949) as Lady Agnes
- Woman Hater (1948) as Mrs. Fletcher
- The Shop at Sly Corner (1947) as Ruby Towser
- Temptation Harbour (1947) as Ethel Gowshall
- The Hills of Donegal (1947) as Mrs. Mactavish
- I'll Turn to You (1946) as Mrs. Gammon
- Brief Encounter (1945) as The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
- Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945) as Mrs. Victory
- Great Day (1945) as Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.
- For You Alone (1945) as Miss Trotter
- English Without Tears (1944) as (uncredited)
- Give Us the Moon (1944) as Miss Haddock
- Mr. Emmanuel (1944) as Trude
- Medal for the General (1944) as Mrs. Farnsworth
- It's in the Bag (1944) as Mrs. Beam
- Millions Like Us (1943) as Landlady
- I'll Walk Beside You (1943) as Ma Perkins
- Get Cracking (1943) as Maggie Turner
- The Flemish Farm (1943) as Frau
- Rhythm Serenade (1943)
- Uncensored (1942) as Frau Von Koerner
- Partners in Crime (1942) as Mrs. Wilson
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Bit Part
- Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light (1941) as Councillor
- The Spell of Amy Nugent (1941) as Mrs. Nugent
- Gasbags (1941) as Burgomaster's wife
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Stationmaster (uncredited)
- Girl in the News (1940) as Gertrude Mary Blaker
- Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard (1940) as Miss Bell
- George and Margaret (1940) as Beer
- On the Night of the Fire (1939) as Neighbour
- The Terror (1938) as Kitchen Maid
- Strange Boarders (1938) as Mrs. Dewar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Irene Handl best known for?
Irene Handl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In Sickness and in Health (1985), Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), Mapp & Lucia (1985), Dramarama (1983).
When and where was Irene Handl born?
Irene Handl was born on December 27, 1901 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK. They passed away on November 29, 1987.
How many credits does Irene Handl have?
Irene Handl has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1987.
What is Irene Handl's background in cinema and television?
Irene Handl (27 December 1901 – 29 November 1987) was a British character actress who appeared in more than 100 British films; she also wrote novels. Irene Handl was born in Maida Vale, London, the younger of two daughters of an Austrian-born father—Friedrich (later Frederick) Handl (1874–1961) and German mother, Mari...
Irene Handl by the numbers
135credits
112films
23TV series
1938–1987active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Gwenneth — aged about 83
- For the Love of Ada (1970) as Ada Cresswell — aged about 68
- Brief Encounter (1945) as The Cellist and Organist (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) — aged about 54
- Dramarama (1983) as Maureen — aged about 81
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self — aged about 80
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