Irene Handl

(1901–87)

British actress (d. 85) | I’m All Right Jack (1959), Make Mine Mink (1960), Two Way Stretch (1960)

Dumpy British character comedienne, frequently seen as a maid or charlady; became a star in her later years

Mini Biography

Born in London, the daughter of an Austrian banker and his aristocratic French wife, Irene Handl studied at the Embassy School of Acting, and was on stage from 1937. She also wrote two novels: The Sioux (1965) and The Gold-Tipped Phitzer (1966), noted for their originality and ornate literary style.

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Main title from the 1970 ‘Wedding Plans’ episode of For the Love of Ada (1970-1971) — For the Love of Ada (1970-1971) | Wedding Plans (1970) opening credits

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Personal Details

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Died

Born

Irene Handl was born in Maida Vale, London on 27^th December, 1901.
Died

Irene Handl died of breast cancer in Kensington, London on 29^th November, 1987, aged 85.

Watch Irene Handl on British television

- The Wrong Box (1966)
- Thursday at 4.40pm on GREAT! movies
- Thursday at 5.40pm on GREAT! movies Plus 1
- Thursday at 5.40pm on GREAT! movies
- Thursday at 6.40pm on GREAT! movies Plus 1
- 8^th October at 4.40pm on GREAT! movies
- 8^th October at 5.40pm on GREAT! movies
- 8^th October at 5.40pm on GREAT! movies Plus 1
- 8^th October at 6.40pm on GREAT! movies Plus 1
- Two elderly Victorian brothers are the last survivors of a tontine (an involved form of lottery) and try to murder each other.
- Young Wives’ Tale (1951)
- 3^rd October at 12.55pm on Talking Pictures TV
- Saturday at 4.15pm on London Live
- 4^th October at 2.40pm on London Live
- 6^th October at 12.25pm on Talking Pictures TV
- 8^th October at 12pm on London Live
- A playwright and his slaphappy wife share a house with a super-efficient couple.
- Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard (1940)
- 4^th October at 3pm on Talking Pictures TV
- A lady detective exposes a fake spiritualist.
- You Must Be Joking! (1965)
- 6^th October at 4.40pm on GREAT! movies
- 6^th October at 5.40pm on GREAT! movies Plus 1
- Assorted army personnel vie in an extended initiative test.
- On the Night of the Fire (1939)
- 8^th October at 6am on Talking Pictures TV
- A barber kills the blackmailer of his wife.