
Elspet Gray
Born February 18, 1929 in Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK · Died February 18, 2013 (aged 84)
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.
Read more
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.
Biography from TMDB · IMDb
Acted in 19
LearningBlackadder: The Lost Pilot2023
LearningFawlty Towers: Re-Opened2009
LearningBlackadder's Most Cunning Moments2008
LearningThe Ties That Bind Us2008
16 Blocks2006
LearningStealing Rembrandt2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers2002
Four Weddings and a Funeral1994
LearningAn Audience With Victoria Wood1988
The Girl in a Swing1988
Delirium: Photo of Gioia1987
LearningThat Most Important Thing: Love1975
Goodbye, Mr. Chips1969
LearningThe Night We Got the Bird1960
LearningThe Virgin Queen1955- Reluctant HeroesLearningReluctant Heroes1952
LearningThe Reckless Moment1949
LearningTrottie True1949
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers1946