Rita May
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 9, 1942 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
- Active Years
- 1970–2021 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Rita May works in acting. Born May 9, 1942 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Archytele tracks 34 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) as Mrs. Cardwell
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Emilia Merchant
- Walk Like a Panther (2018) as Mabel Higgins
- Ackley Bridge (2017) as Julie "Nana" Booth
- The Syndicate (2012) as Nanna
- Trollied (2011) as Margaret
- Red Riding (2009) as Aunty Win
- In the Loop (2009) as Mrs Michaelson
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009) as Aunty Win
- Sunshine (2008) as Doreen
- Nits (2004) as Nan
- Early Doors (2003) as Jean Dixon
- The Royal (2003) as Aunt Mary Graham
- Fat Friends (2000) as Joan Kirk
- Fanny & Elvis (1999) as Rick's Mother
- Sharpe's Justice (1997) as Mrs. Trent
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Supermarket Shopper
- When Saturday Comes (1996) as Mabel
- Heartbeat (1992) as Mrs. Nelly Sneddon
- Children's Ward (1989) as Mags
- Scab (1987) as Janice
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Tea Lady
- Threads (1985) as Mrs. Kemp
- The Gathering Seed (1983) as Martha Kilbride
- England's Greens and Peasant Land (1982) as Pat
- England's Greens and Peasant Land (1982) Writer
- One Hundred and Eighty!!! (1981) Writer
- Looks and Smiles (1981) as Receptionist
- The Gamekeeper (1980) as Mary
- The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People (1977) as Kath Storey
- The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality (1977) as Kath Storey
- Playhouse (1974) Writer
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Celia
- Play for Today (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rita May best known for?
Rita May is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Trollied (2011), In the Loop (2009), Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009).
When and where was Rita May born?
Rita May was born on May 9, 1942 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.
How many credits does Rita May have?
Rita May has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2021.
What is Rita May's background in cinema and television?
Rita May is an English film and television actress, singer, and writer, best known for playing Mrs Kemp in Threads, Jean in Early Doors and Margaret in Trollied. She's also the only original cast remember who appeared in all episodes of the children's ITV drama series "Children's Ward" from 1989 to 2000.
Rita May by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Tea Lady — aged about 43
- Fat Friends (2000) as Joan Kirk — aged about 58
- Threads (1985) as Mrs. Kemp — aged about 43
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Supermarket Shopper — aged about 54
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Emilia Merchant — aged about 76
- Heartbeat (1992) as Mrs. Nelly Sneddon — aged about 50
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