Rachel Thomas
Biography
Rachel Thomas works in acting. Born February 10, 1905 in Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. Died February 8, 1995. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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28 titles- Under Milk Wood (1992) as Rosie Probert / Mary Anne Sailors / Mrs Willy Nilly (voices) (archive sound)
- The Clock (1986) as Mari
- The District Nurse (1984)
- Ennal's Point (1982) as Nance Grail
- The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) as Mrs Richard Owen
- Hawkmoor (1978) as Agnes
- Shadows (1975) as Myfanwy
- How Green Was My Valley (1975) as Mrs Nicholas
- Churchill's People (1974) as Edda
- Sea Song (1974) as Lil Carter
- Menace (1970) as Mrs. Griffiths
- Dad's Army (1968) as Mother Superior
- Sanctuary (1967)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Berthe
- Catacombs (1965) as Christine
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mrs Treharne
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Mrs. Ulyatt
- Festival (1963) as Miss Thomas
- Suspense (1962)
- After the Funeral (1960) as Aunty Blodwen
- Tiger Bay (1959) as Mrs. Parry
- Valley of Song (1953) as Mrs. Lloyd
- David (1951) as Mrs. Morgan
- Blue Scar (1949) as Gwyneth Williams
- The Captive Heart (1946) as Mrs. Evans
- The Halfway House (1944) as Miss Morgan - Landlady
- Undercover (1943) as Maria Petrovitch
- The Proud Valley (1940) as Mrs. Parry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rachel Thomas best known for?
Rachel Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shadows (1975), How Green Was My Valley (1975), Churchill's People (1974), Johnny Handsome (1989).
When and where was Rachel Thomas born?
Rachel Thomas was born on February 10, 1905 in Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. They passed away on February 8, 1995.
How many credits does Rachel Thomas have?
Rachel Thomas has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1992.
What is Rachel Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Rachel Thomas was a Welsh character actress, who almost always played the stereotypical Welsh mother or grandmother, and appeared regularly on both Welsh and English language television. She appeared in such classic films as "The Proud Valley "(1940) with Paul Robeson, "Blue Scar" (1949) and "Tiger Bay" (1959). In 195...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Festival (1963) as Miss Thomas — aged about 58
- Dad's Army (1968) as Mother Superior — aged about 63
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mrs Treharne — aged about 59
- Tiger Bay (1959) as Mrs. Parry — aged about 54
- Shadows (1975) as Myfanwy — aged about 70
- How Green Was My Valley (1975) as Mrs Nicholas — aged about 70
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