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Irene Handl (1901-1987) was a British character actress who appeared in more than 100 films and wrote two novels. She was known for her roles in I'm All Right Jack, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Irene Handl. Actress: The Italian Job. English character actress best known for her many portrayals of feisty cockney types, ranging from barmaids to landladies, charwomen to cooks.
- January 1, 1
- Maida Vale, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Kensington, London, England, UK
Jan 22, 2020 · Learn about the life and work of Irene Handl, a versatile and witty performer who starred in films, plays and TV shows, and also wrote two acclaimed novels. Discover her unusual background, her love of rock 'n' roll and Chihuahuas, and her influence on British comedy.
Irene Handl was an English character actress who played many feisty cockney roles in films, radio and TV. She was born to a wealthy Viennese banker and a French aristocrat, and wrote two novels and a memoir.
- December 27, 1901
- November 29, 1987
Apr 8, 2010 · Learn about the life and career of Irene Handl, a versatile and witty British actress who played charladies and spinsters, and wrote two novels. She appeared in films such as 'The Italian Job', 'Brief Encounter' and 'Absolute Beginners'.
Learn about Irene Handl, an English character actress who appeared in over a hundred British films and TV shows. Watch clips of her roles in The Rebel, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, For the Love of Ada and more.
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Irene Handl was a versatile and popular actor who appeared in many British films and TV shows, often playing comic roles. She was born in London to an Austrian father and a French mother and died in 1987.
