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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-…
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- Theatre 625 (1964) as Agnes Oaks
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Polly
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) Cast
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Gwenneth
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- Super Gran (1985) as Clinging Ivey
- The Italian Job (1969) as Miss Peach
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Marge Hickson
- Strange Experiences (1955) as Women
- Theatre Night (1985) as Nurse
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Irene The Neigbour
- Mapp & Lucia (1985) as Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield
- Brief Encounter (1945) as The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Mrs Larkin
- Stryker of the Yard (1961) Cast
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Mrs. Hudson
- Come Play with Me (1977) as Lady Bovington
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Mrs. Hackett
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Mrs. Price
- Stage Fright (1950) as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) as Winnie Wainwhisle
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mrs. Micawber
- The Fosters (1976) as Mrs Draper
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) as Miss Wormwood
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Stationmaster (uncredited)
- The Key (1958) as Clerk
- Top Secret (1952) as Mrs. Tidmarsh
- For the Love of Ada (1970) as Ada Cresswell
- Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) as Miss Slenderparts
- You Must Be Joking (1965) as Elderly Woman
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Willie's Mother
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Miss Friggin
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) as Mrs. Barrymore
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Mrs. Kite
- Wonderwall (1969) as Mrs. Peurofoy
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Mrs. Carter
- Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Mrs. Dailey
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Madame Spolinski
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Bit Part
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Professor MacRitchie
- Metal Mickey (1980) as Granny
- The Weak and the Wicked (1954) as Waitress
- Law and Disorder (1958) as Woman in Train
- Legacy of Murder (1982) as Cousin Looby
- Heavens Above! (1963) as Rene Smith
- The Belles of St Trinian's (1954) as Miss Gale
- The Perfect Woman (1949) as Mrs. Butters
- The Rebel (1961) as Mrs. Crevatte
- Ben Travers Farces (1970) as Mrs. Bugle
- Never Say Die (1987) Cast
- Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Large Woman
- Brothers in Law (1957) as Mrs. Potter
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) as Madame Edna
- No Kidding (1960) as Mrs. Spicer
- Temptation Harbour (1947) as Ethel Gowshall
- Give Us the Moon (1944) as Miss Haddock
- School for Scoundrels (1960) as Mrs Stringer
- Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) as Mrs. Delt
- On the Night of the Fire (1939) as Neighbour
- Who Done It? (1956) as Customer (uncredited)
- Girl in the News (1940) as Gertrude Mary Blaker
- Mad About Men (1954) as Mme. Blanche
- World in Ferment (1969) as Madame Astoria
- The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) as Cinema Usherette
- Smashing Time (1967) as Mrs Gimble
- The Terror (1938) as Kitchen Maid
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Miss Friggin (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Shop at Sly Corner (1947) as Ruby Towser
- Woman Hater (1948) as Mrs. Fletcher
- Double Bunk (1961) as Mrs. Harper
- Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Nanny (uncredited)
- Just for Fun (1963) as Housewife
- Treasure Hunt (1952) as Nanny
- Next to No Time (1958) as Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Miss Harker-Parker
- Great Day (1945) as Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.
- One Wild Oat (1951) as Emily Pepys
- Educating Archie (1958) as Mrs. Twissle
- Hotel du Lac (1986) as Madame de Bonneuil
- The Silken Affair (1956) as Receptionist
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Most-watched Irene Handl films currently: The Italian Job (1969), Carry On Nurse (1959), Brief Encounter (1945), Absolute Beginners (1986), The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970).
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Selected TV credits: Theatre 625 (1964), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955), Hancock's Half Hour (1956), In Sickness and in Health (1985), The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982).
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