Irene Handl
Acting
Born December 27, 1901 · Maida Vale, London, England, UK
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, before becoming a stockbroker, then became a private banker. The Handls lived a comfortable middle-…
Known For · 40 titles
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Theatre 625
Dramarama
Hancock's Half Hour
The Cannon & Ball Show
The Italian Job
The Kenny Everett Television Show
In Sickness and in Health
Metal Mickey
Super Gran
The Fosters
Strange Experiences
Brief Encounter
Mapp & Lucia
Theatre Night
Educating Archie
For the Love of Ada
Stryker of the Yard
Ben Travers Farces
Armchair Theatre
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Come Play with Me
Stage Fright
Maggie and Her
Carry On Nurse
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Absolute Beginners
A Kid for Two Farthings
Mum's Boys
The Wrong Box
The Belles of St Trinian's
Adventures of a Private Eye
Night Train to Munich
The Key
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Carry On Constable
I'm All Right Jack
Legacy of Murder
Wonderwall