Peggy Thorpe-Bates
| Peggy Thorpe-Bates | |
|---|---|
 photo by Vivienne | |
| Born |
11 August 1914 London |
| Died |
26 December 1989 (aged 75) Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1936–1983 |
| Spouse(s) | Brian Oulton |
Peggy Thorpe-Bates (11 August 1914 – 26 December 1989)[1] was an English actress[2] who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife Hilda.[3] She also appeared in numerous other supporting roles on both stage and screen.[4]
She attended Heathfield School, The Cone School of Dancing and RADA, then appeared in repertory theatre in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and with the BBC Repertory Company. Her film appearances included Georgy Girl and Mosquito Squadron. On television she had recurring roles in Timeslip and Return of the Saint. She also appeared in Mrs Thursday (1966) Tales of the Unexpected and The Young Ones. [5]
She was married to fellow actor Brian Oulton and they had a son and a daughter.[6]
Notes
- ↑ "December 26 - Famous Deaths - On This Day".
- ↑ Limited, GipsyMedia. "Peggy Thorpe-Bates : Actress - Films, episodes and roles on digiguide.tv".
- ↑ "Peggy Thorpe-bates".
- ↑ "Peggy Thorpe-Bates".
- ↑ Peggy Thorpe Bates in Who's Who on Television. Independent Television Publications 1970
- ↑ "Peggy Thorpe-Bates (1914 - 1989) - Find A Grave Memorial".