Irene Handl

1901–1987 | British actress

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

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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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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.

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- For the Love of Ada ()
- Sunday at 6.30pm on Talking Pictures
- 29^th September at 6.30pm on Talking Pictures
- Two old age pensioners find that as romance blossoms, so too does emotional turmoil.
- I’m All Right Jack (1959)
- Monday at 6.55pm on Talking Pictures
- A world-innocent graduate takes a job in industry; by starting at the bottom he provokes a national strike.
- No Kidding (1960)
- Saturday at 5.45pm on Talking Pictures
- Wednesday at 2.35pm on Talking Pictures
- An old house is turned into a holiday home for deprived rich children.