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Elspet Gray

Stage Actress / Film Actress | * 02/18/1929 († 84, 02/18/2013) | Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland (United Kingdom (UK))
Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (née Gray; 12 April 1929 – 18 February 2013) was a Scottish actress, who first became known for her partnership with her husband, Brian Rix, and later was cast in many television roles in the 1970s and 1980s. She played Lady Collingford in the television series Catweazle and Mrs. Palmer in the television series Solo, alongside Felicity Kendal. ()

Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (née Gray; 12 April 1929 – 18 February 2013) was a Scottish actress, who first became known for her partnership with her husband, Brian Rix, and later was cast in many television roles in the 1970s and 1980s. She played Lady Collingford in the television series Catweazle and Mrs. Palmer in the television series Solo, alongside Felicity Kendal.Gray had a long stage career, particularly known for her appearances in the Whitehall farces, the company being managed by her husband Brian Rix, which were originally performed at the Whitehall Theatre and later at the Garrick.Gray married Brian Rix in 1949. The couple had four children - two sons and two daughters. Their eldest child, daughter Shelley (born 1951) had Down syndrome. The experience of caring for her led the couple to become active campaigners for the disabled. Rix later became Mencap chairman and president. He became a life peer in 1992.This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Documentaries

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Movies with Elspet Gray as Actress(6)

as Lady Sutterwick (uncredited)1969 Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Honor Bellaire (uncredited)1949 Trottie True
as Daphne Dearing1948 The Blind Goddess

TV Shows/Series with Elspet Gray as Actress(12)

as Hilary1998 Dinnerladies
as Mrs. Finlay1993 Doctor Finlay
as The Queen1983 Blackadder
1981 Solo
1981 Tenko
as Mrs. Abbott1975 Fawlty Towers
as Herself / Mrs. Abbott1975 Fawlty Towers
as Lady Collingford1970 Catweazle
as Chancellor Thalia1963 Doctor Who

Full Name: Elspet Gray
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Monday, 02/18 1929 (February) in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Monday, 02/18 2013 (February) in London (aged: 84)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Spouses (current/former): Brian Rix
Children: Elspet Shelley Rix, Jamie Rix, Jonathan Robert MacGregor Rix, Louisa Rix
Father: James MacGregor-Gray
Other names for Elspet Gray (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Elspet Jean Gray"
"Baroness Rix"
"Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix"
Elspet Gray frequently works together with these people:
Terry Walsh (39x, Actor)
Pat Gorman (16x, Actor)
Max Faulkner (13x, Actor)
Cy Town (11x, Actor)
John Scott Martin (11x, Actor)
Michael Wisher (10x, Actor)
Anthony Ainley (8x, Actor)
Dave Carter (8x, Actor)
Stuart Fell (8x, Actor)
Roy Skelton (8x, Actor)
Alan Rowe (6x, Actor)
Tony Robinson (3x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1372948, Added: 09/04/2019, Last updated: 03/13/2024