Irene Handl
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Biography
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, Marie (née Schiepp or Schuepp; 1875 – before 1924). Both of Handl's parents became naturalised British citizens. Her father came to England via Switzerland and started as a bank clerk,...
Known For
Filmography
Never Say Die
1987
Absolute Beginners
1986
as Mrs Larkin
Hotel du Lac
1986
as Madame de Bonneuil
Super Gran
1985
as Clinging Ivey
Theatre Night
1985
as Nurse
In Sickness and in Health
1985
as Gwenneth
Mapp & Lucia
1985
as Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield
Dramarama
1983
as Maureen
It's Your Move
1982
as Grand Old Lady
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
as Self
Legacy of Murder
1982
as Cousin Looby
Riding High
1981
as Gran
The Best of the Adventures
1981
as Miss Friggin (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
1980
as Cinema Usherette
Metal Mickey
1980
as Granny
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
Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
1977
as Mrs. Phillimore
Adventures of a Private Eye
1977
as Miss Friggin
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
as Miss Wormwood
Room to Let
1976
as Lady on Crossing
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
1976
as Miss Slenderparts
Maggie and Her
1976
as Mrs. Perry
The Fosters
1976
as Mrs Draper
For the Love of Ada
1972
as Ada Bingley
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970
as Winnie Wainwhisle
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
as Mrs. Hudson
Doctor in Trouble
1970
as Mrs. Dailey
For the Love of Ada
1970
as Ada Cresswell
Ben Travers Farces
1970
as Mrs. Bugle
The Italian Job
1969
as Miss Peach
Wonderwall
1969
as Mrs. Peurofoy
Look at Life: Saturday Special
1969
as Self
World in Ferment
1969
as Madame Astoria
Lionheart
1968
as Lil
Mum's Boys
1968
The Mini-Affair
1967
as Cook
Smashing Time
1967
as Mrs Gimble
Misleading Cases
1967
as Mrs Philby-Potter
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
1966
as Mrs. Delt
The Wrong Box
1966
as Mrs. Hackett
You Must Be Joking
1965
as Elderly Woman
The Importance of Being Earnest
1964
Theatre 625
1964
as Agnes Oaks
Heavens Above!
1963
as Rene Smith
Just for Fun
1963
as Housewife
A Weekend with Lulu
1961
as Florence Bell
Watch It, Sailor!
1961
as Edie Hornett
Double Bunk
1961
as Mrs. Harper
Nothing Barred
1961
as Elsie
The Rebel
1961
as Mrs. Crevatte
Stryker of the Yard
1961
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
1960
as Miss Harker-Parker
Carry On Constable
1960
as Willie's Mother
School for Scoundrels
1960
as Mrs Stringer
No Kidding
1960
as Mrs. Spicer
The Night We Got the Bird
1960
as Ma
Two-Way Stretch
1960
as Mrs. Price
Make Mine Mink
1960
as Madame Spolinski
Inn for Trouble
1960
as Lily
Doctor in Love
1960
as Professor MacRitchie
A French Mistress
1960
as Staff Sergeant Hodges
I'm All Right Jack
1959
as Mrs. Kite
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
1959
as Mrs. Carter
Left Right and Centre
1959
as Mrs. Maggs
Desert Mice
1959
as Miss Maud Patch
Carry On Nurse
1959
as Marge Hickson
The Crowning Touch
1959
as Bebe
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
1959
as Mrs Billingsgate
Upstairs and Downstairs
1959
as Large Woman
Happy Is the Bride
1958
as Madame Edna
Next to No Time
1958
as Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer
Law and Disorder
1958
as Woman in Train
The Key
1958
as Clerk
Educating Archie
1958
as Mrs. Twissle
Small Hotel
1957
as Mrs. Gammon
Brothers in Law
1957
as Mrs. Potter
The Silken Affair
1956
as Receptionist
It's Never Too Late
1956
as Neighbour
Who Done It?
1956
as Customer (uncredited)
Hancock's Half Hour
1956
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Mrs. Micawber
A Kid for Two Farthings
1955
as Mrs. Abramowitz
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
as Polly
Strange Experiences
1955
as Women
The Belles of St Trinian's
1954
as Miss Gale
Mad About Men
1954
as Mme. Blanche
Burnt Evidence
1954
as Mrs. Raymond
The Weak and the Wicked
1954
as Waitress
The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
1953
as Rosie
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953
as Lady with the Dog
Top Secret
1952
as Mrs. Tidmarsh
Treasure Hunt
1952
as Nanny
One Wild Oat
1951
as Emily Pepys
Young Wives' Tale
1951
as Nanny (uncredited)
Stage Fright
1950
as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
The Perfect Woman
1949
as Mrs. Butters
Silent Dust
1949
as Cook
Cardboard Cavalier
1949
as Lady Agnes
For Them That Trespass
1949
as Inn Proprietress
Dark Secret
1949
as 'Woody' Woodman
Adam and Evelyne
1949
as Mrs. Crouch, Manageress (uncredited)
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
For You Alone
1945
as Miss Trotter
Kiss the Bride Goodbye
1945
as Mrs. Victory
Brief Encounter
1945
as The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
Great Day
1945
as Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.
Mr. Emmanuel
1944
as Trude
Give Us the Moon
1944
as Miss Haddock
It's in the Bag
1944
as Mrs. Beam
Medal for the General
1944
as Mrs. Farnsworth
English Without Tears
1944
as (uncredited)
The Flemish Farm
1943
as Frau
Rhythm Serenade
1943
I'll Walk Beside You
1943
as Ma Perkins
Millions Like Us
1943
as Landlady
Get Cracking
1943
as Maggie Turner
Uncensored
1942
as Frau Von Koerner
Partners in Crime
1942
as Mrs. Wilson
The Spell of Amy Nugent
1941
as Mrs. Nugent
Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light
1941
as Councillor
Gasbags
1941
as Burgomaster's wife
"Pimpernel" Smith
1941
as Bit Part
George and Margaret
1940
as Beer
Girl in the News
1940
as Gertrude Mary Blaker
Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard
1940
as Miss Bell
Night Train to Munich
1940
as Stationmaster (uncredited)
On the Night of the Fire
1939
as Neighbour
Strange Boarders
1938
as Mrs. Dewar
The Terror
1938
as Kitchen Maid