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Irene Handl was born on 27 December, 1901 in Maida Vale, London, England, UK, is an actress. Discover Irene Handl's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
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actress |
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85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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27 December, 1901 |
| Birthday |
27 December |
| Birthplace |
Maida Vale, London, England, UK |
| Date of death |
29 November, 1987 |
| Died Place |
Kensington, London, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Irene Handl Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Irene Handl height is 4' 11½" (1.51 m) .
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4' 11½" (1.51 m) |
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Irene Handl Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Irene Handl worth at the age of 85 years old? Irene Handl’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Irene Handl's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) | £350 |
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From 1937, plump, cheerful Irene Handl became a popular supporting character in British films, usually in small roles or cameos, often as eccentric or pixillated old ladies.
English character actress best known for her many portrayals of feisty cockney types, ranging from barmaids to landladies, charwomen to cooks. Unlike her working class screen personae, Irene's parentage was quite cosmopolitan, her father a Viennese banker, her mother a French aristocrat - affluent enough to enable her to travel extensively in her youth. She received her acting training at the Embassy School, under the auspices of the sister of Sybil Thorndike, but did not make her debut on the London stage until 1938. Her first successful role was in a West End comedy entitled 'George and Margaret' and this led to many other parts, including 'Blithe Spirit' by Noël Coward.
On occasion she could be a scene-stealer, as in I'm All Right Jack (1959) as the grumbling wife of shop steward Peter Sellers. She was also the definitive Mrs.
Wrote two novels: "The Sioux" (1965) and "The Gold Tipped Phitzer" (1966). Both books were noted for their originality and intricate literary style and went on to become bestsellers.
Hudson, landlady to the famous detective at 221b Baker Street, in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970). Irene Handl enjoyed a prolific career on radio (partnering Arthur Askey in 'Hello Playmates' and Tony Hancock in 'Hancock's Half Hour'), as well as in television.
Her best-loved appearance was opposite Wilfred Pickles in the title role of Ada Cresswell in the sitcom For the Love of Ada (1970).
Irene Handl passed away on November 29, 1987, a month away from what would have been her 86th birthday on December 27.
