Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Acting

Born: 1901-12-27 · Maida Vale, London, England, UK

Died: 1987-11-29

Biography

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,

🎬 Movies (20)

Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners

1986

Mrs Larkin

Hotel du Lac

Hotel du Lac

1986

Madame de Bonneuil

It's Your Move

It's Your Move

1982

Grand Old Lady

Riding High

Riding High

1981

Gran

The Best of the Adventures

The Best of the Adventures

1981

Miss Friggin (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

1980

Cinema Usherette

The Light Princess

The Light Princess

1978

Nanny

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978

Mrs. Barrymore

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

1977

Miss Wormwood

Come Play with Me

Come Play with Me

1977

Lady Bovington

Stand up, Virgin Soldiers

Stand up, Virgin Soldiers

1977

Mrs. Phillimore

Adventures of a Private Eye

Adventures of a Private Eye

1977

Miss Friggin

Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Confessions of a Driving Instructor

1976

Miss Slenderparts

Room to Let

1976

Lady on crossing

For the Love of Ada

For the Love of Ada

1972

Ada Bingley

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

1970

Mrs. Hudson

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

1970

Winnie Wainwhisle

Doctor in Trouble

Doctor in Trouble

1970

Mrs. Dailey

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

1969

Miss Peach

Wonderwall

Wonderwall

1969

Mrs. Peurofoy