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Irene Handl

Bio: 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)

Born: Fri, Dec 27 1901

Birthplace: Maida Vale, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Nov 29 1987

Irene Handl is 85 years old

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Absolute Beginners

Irene Handl was 84 in Absolute Beginners as 'Mrs Larkin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1986

Hotel du Lac

Irene Handl was 84 in Hotel du Lac as 'Madame de Bonneuil'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1986

It's Your Move

Irene Handl was 80 in It's Your Move as 'Grand Old Lady'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982

Riding High

Irene Handl was 79 in Riding High as 'Gran'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

Irene Handl was 78 in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle as 'Cinema Usherette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1980

The Light Princess

Irene Handl was 76 in The Light Princess as 'Nanny'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1978

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Irene Handl was 76 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Mrs. Barrymore'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1978

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

Irene Handl was 75 in The Last Remake of Beau Geste as 'Miss Wormwood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1977

Come Play with Me

Irene Handl was 75 in Come Play with Me as 'Lady Bovington'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1977

Stand up, Virgin Soldiers

Irene Handl was 75 in Stand up, Virgin Soldiers as 'Mrs. Phillimore'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 04 1977

Adventures of a Private Eye

Irene Handl was 75 in Adventures of a Private Eye as 'Miss Friggin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1977

Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Irene Handl was 74 in Confessions of a Driving Instructor as 'Miss Slenderparts'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976

Room to Let

Irene Handl was 74 in Room to Let as 'Lady on crossing'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

For the Love of Ada

Irene Handl was 70 in For the Love of Ada as 'Ada Bingley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Irene Handl was 68 in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes as 'Mrs. Hudson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Irene Handl was 68 in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever as 'Winnie Wainwhisle'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970

Doctor in Trouble

Irene Handl was 68 in Doctor in Trouble as 'Mrs Dailey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1970

The Italian Job

Irene Handl was 67 in The Italian Job as 'Miss Peach'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1969

Look at Life: Saturday Special

Irene Handl was 67 in Look at Life: Saturday Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Wonderwall

Irene Handl was 66 in Wonderwall as 'Mrs. Peurofoy'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1968

Lionheart

Irene Handl was 66 in Lionheart as 'Lil'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Smashing Time

Irene Handl was 65 in Smashing Time as 'Mrs Gimble'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967

The Mini-Affair

Irene Handl was 65 in The Mini-Affair as 'Cook'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

The Wrong Box

Irene Handl was 64 in The Wrong Box as 'Mrs. Hackett'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1966

Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment

Irene Handl was 64 in Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment as 'Mrs. Delt'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1966

You Must Be Joking

Irene Handl was 63 in You Must Be Joking as 'Elderly Woman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1965

The Importance of Being Earnest

Irene Handl was 62 in The Importance of Being Earnest

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1964

Heavens Above!

Irene Handl was 61 in Heavens Above! as 'Rene Smith'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963

Just for Fun

Irene Handl was 61 in Just for Fun as 'Housewife'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1963

Nothing Barred

Irene Handl was 59 in Nothing Barred as 'Elsie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1961

Watch It, Sailor!

Irene Handl was 59 in Watch It, Sailor! as 'Edie Hornett'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1961

Double Bunk

Irene Handl was 59 in Double Bunk as 'Mrs. Harper'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1961

A Weekend with Lulu

Irene Handl was 59 in A Weekend with Lulu as 'Florence Bell'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1961

The Rebel

Irene Handl was 59 in The Rebel as 'Mrs. Crevatte'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1961

The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's

Irene Handl was 58 in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's as 'Miss Harker-Parker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1960

Two-Way Stretch

Irene Handl was 58 in Two-Way Stretch as 'Mrs. Price'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1960

The Night We Got the Bird

Irene Handl was 58 in The Night We Got the Bird as 'Ma'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1960

No Kidding

Irene Handl was 58 in No Kidding as 'Mrs. Spicer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960

A French Mistress

Irene Handl was 58 in A French Mistress as 'Staff Sergeant Hodges'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1960

Make Mine Mink

Irene Handl was 58 in Make Mine Mink as 'Madame Spolinski'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1960

Doctor in Love

Irene Handl was 58 in Doctor in Love as 'Professor MacRitchie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1960

School for Scoundrels

Irene Handl was 58 in School for Scoundrels as 'Mrs. Stringer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1960

Carry On Constable

Irene Handl was 58 in Carry On Constable as 'Distraught Mother'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1960

Inn for Trouble

Irene Handl was 58 in Inn for Trouble as 'Lily'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1960

Upstairs and Downstairs

Irene Handl was 57 in Upstairs and Downstairs as 'Large Woman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959

The Night We Dropped a Clanger

Irene Handl was 57 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger as 'Mrs Billingsgate'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1959

I'm All Right Jack

Irene Handl was 57 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Mrs. Kite'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959

Left Right and Centre

Irene Handl was 57 in Left Right and Centre as 'Mrs. Maggs'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1959

The Crowning Touch

Irene Handl was 57 in The Crowning Touch as 'Bebe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1959

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Irene Handl was 57 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Mrs. Carter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959

Carry On Nurse

Irene Handl was 57 in Carry On Nurse as 'Mrs Hickson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1959

Desert Mice

Irene Handl was 57 in Desert Mice as 'Miss Patch'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1959

Next to No Time

Irene Handl was 56 in Next to No Time as 'Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958

Law and Disorder

Irene Handl was 56 in Law and Disorder as 'Woman in Train'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1958

The Key

Irene Handl was 56 in The Key as 'Clerk'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1958

Happy Is the Bride

Irene Handl was 56 in Happy Is the Bride as 'Madame Edna'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958

Small Hotel

Irene Handl was 55 in Small Hotel as 'Mrs. Gammon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1957

Brothers in Law

Irene Handl was 55 in Brothers in Law as 'Mrs. Potter'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957

The Silken Affair

Irene Handl was 54 in The Silken Affair as 'Receptionist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1956

It's Never Too Late

Irene Handl was 54 in It's Never Too Late as 'Neighbour'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1956

Who Done It?

Irene Handl was 54 in Who Done It? as 'Customer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 1956

A Kid for Two Farthings

Irene Handl was 53 in A Kid for Two Farthings as 'Mrs. Abramowitz'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1955

Mad About Men

Irene Handl was 52 in Mad About Men as 'Mme. Blanche'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954

The Belles of St. Trinian's

Irene Handl was 52 in The Belles of St. Trinian's as 'Miss Gale'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954

Burnt Evidence

Irene Handl was 52 in Burnt Evidence as 'Mrs. Raymond'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1954

The Weak and the Wicked

Irene Handl was 52 in The Weak and the Wicked as 'Waitress'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1954

The Wedding of Lilli Marlene

Irene Handl was 51 in The Wedding of Lilli Marlene as 'Rosie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953

Meet Mr. Lucifer

Irene Handl was 51 in Meet Mr. Lucifer as 'Lady with the Dog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953

Top Secret

Irene Handl was 50 in Top Secret as 'Mrs. Tidmarsh'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1952

Treasure Hunt

Irene Handl was 50 in Treasure Hunt as 'Nanny'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952

One Wild Oat

Irene Handl was 49 in One Wild Oat as 'Emily Pepys'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1951

Stage Fright

Irene Handl was 48 in Stage Fright as 'Mrs. Mason (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1950

Dark Secret

Irene Handl was 47 in Dark Secret as ''Woody' Woodman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1949

Adam and Evelyne

Irene Handl was 47 in Adam and Evelyne as 'Mrs. Crouch, Manageress (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1949

The Perfect Woman

Irene Handl was 47 in The Perfect Woman as 'Mrs. Butters'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 23 1949

For Them That Trespass

Irene Handl was 47 in For Them That Trespass as 'Inn Proprietress'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1949

Cardboard Cavalier

Irene Handl was 47 in Cardboard Cavalier as 'Lady Agnes'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1949

Silent Dust

Irene Handl was 47 in Silent Dust as 'Cook'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1949

Woman Hater

Irene Handl was 46 in Woman Hater as 'Mrs. Fletcher'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1948

The Hills of Donegal

Irene Handl was 45 in The Hills of Donegal as 'Mrs. Mactavish'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1947

The Shop at Sly Corner

Irene Handl was 45 in The Shop at Sly Corner as 'Ruby Towser'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1947

Temptation Harbour

Irene Handl was 45 in Temptation Harbour as 'Ethel Gowshall'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1947

I'll Turn to You

Irene Handl was 44 in I'll Turn to You as 'Mrs. Gammon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 1946

Brief Encounter

Irene Handl was 43 in Brief Encounter as 'The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1945

Great Day

Irene Handl was 43 in Great Day as 'Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1945

For You Alone

Irene Handl was 43 in For You Alone as 'Miss Trotter'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1945

Kiss the Bride Goodbye

Irene Handl was 43 in Kiss the Bride Goodbye as 'Mrs. Victory'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 28 1945

Medal for the General

Irene Handl was 42 in Medal for the General as 'Mrs. Farnsworth'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1944

Mr. Emmanuel

Irene Handl was 42 in Mr. Emmanuel as 'Trude'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1944

Give Us the Moon

Irene Handl was 42 in Give Us the Moon as 'Miss Haddock'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1944

English Without Tears

Irene Handl was 42 in English Without Tears as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1944

It's in the Bag

Irene Handl was 42 in It's in the Bag as 'Mrs. Beam'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1944

Rhythm Serenade

Irene Handl was 41 in Rhythm Serenade

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1943

The Flemish Farm

Irene Handl was 41 in The Flemish Farm as 'Frau'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1943

I'll Walk Beside You

Irene Handl was 41 in I'll Walk Beside You as 'Ma Perkins'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1943

Millions Like Us

Irene Handl was 41 in Millions Like Us as 'Landlady'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1943

Get Cracking

Irene Handl was 41 in Get Cracking as 'Maggie Turner'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1943

Uncensored

Irene Handl was 40 in Uncensored as 'Frau Von Koerner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1942

Partners in Crime

Irene Handl was 40 in Partners in Crime as 'Mrs. Wilson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1942

Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light

Irene Handl was 40 in Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light as 'Councillor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1941

'Pimpernel' Smith

Irene Handl was 39 in 'Pimpernel' Smith as 'Bit Part'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1941

The Spell of Amy Nugent

Irene Handl was 39 in The Spell of Amy Nugent as 'Mrs. Nugent'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1941

Gasbags

Irene Handl was 39 in Gasbags as 'Burgomaster's wife'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1941

George and Margaret

Irene Handl was 38 in George and Margaret as 'Beer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1940

Night Train to Munich

Irene Handl was 38 in Night Train to Munich as 'Stationmaster (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1940

Girl in the News

Irene Handl was 38 in Girl in the News as 'Gertrude Mary Blaker'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1940

Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard

Irene Handl was 38 in Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard as 'Miss Bell'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1940

On the Night of the Fire

Irene Handl was 37 in On the Night of the Fire as 'Neighbour'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939

The Terror

Irene Handl was 36 in The Terror as 'Kitchen Maid'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1938

Strange Boarders

Irene Handl was 36 in Strange Boarders as 'Mrs. Dewar'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1938

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Never Say Die

Irene Handl was 85+ in Never Say Die

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 16 1987

Theatre Night

Irene Handl was 83+ in Theatre Night as 'Nurse'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1985

In Sickness and in Health

Irene Handl was 83+ in In Sickness and in Health as 'Gwenneth'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985

Super Gran

Irene Handl was 83+ in Super Gran as 'Clinging Ivey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985

The Kenny Everett Television Show

Irene Handl was 80+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982

Legacy of Murder

Irene Handl was 80+ in Legacy of Murder as 'Cousin Looby'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 1982

Metal Mickey

Irene Handl was 78+ in Metal Mickey as 'Granny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1980

The Cannon & Ball Show

Irene Handl was 77+ in The Cannon & Ball Show as 'Irene The Neigbour'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 1979

Maggie and Her

Irene Handl was 74+ in Maggie and Her as 'Mrs. Perry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 13 1976

Ben Travers Farces

Irene Handl was 68+ in Ben Travers Farces as 'Mrs. Bugle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970

For the Love of Ada

Irene Handl was 68+ in For the Love of Ada

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 1970

World in Ferment

Irene Handl was 67+ in World in Ferment as 'Madame Astoria'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1969

Mum's Boys

Irene Handl was 66+ in Mum's Boys

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1968

Stryker of the Yard

Irene Handl was 59+ in Stryker of the Yard

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1961

Educating Archie

Irene Handl was 56+ in Educating Archie as 'Mrs. Twissle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1958

Hancock's Half Hour

Irene Handl was 54+ in Hancock's Half Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Irene Handl was 53+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Polly'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955