Portrait of Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Bio: Irene Handl (27 December 1901 - 29 November 1987) was a British character actress.
Born: Fri, Dec 27 1901
Birthplace: Maida Vale, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Nov 29 1987
Irene Handl is 85 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Irene Handl was
84 in Absolute Beginners
as 'Mrs Larkin'.
Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of Hotel du Lac
Hotel du Lac
Irene Handl was
84 in Hotel du Lac
as 'Madame de Bonneuil'.
Sun, Mar 02 1986
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Irene Handl was
80 in It's Your Move
as 'Grand Old Lady'.
Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Irene Handl was
79 in Riding High
as 'Gran'.
Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
Irene Handl was
78 in The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
as 'Cinema Usherette'.
Thu, Sep 11 1980
Poster of The Light Princess
The Light Princess
Irene Handl was
76 in The Light Princess
as 'Nanny'.
Sun, Dec 24 1978
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Irene Handl was
76 in The Hound of the Baskervilles
as 'Mrs. Barrymore'.
Tue, Aug 01 1978
Poster of The Last Remake of Beau Geste
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Irene Handl was
75 in The Last Remake of Beau Geste
as 'Miss Wormwood'.
Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of Come Play with Me
Come Play with Me
Irene Handl was
75 in Come Play with Me
as 'Lady Bovington'.
Thu, Apr 28 1977
Poster of Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
Irene Handl was
75 in Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
as 'Mrs. Phillimore'.
Mon, Apr 04 1977
Poster of Adventures of a Private Eye
Adventures of a Private Eye
Irene Handl was
75 in Adventures of a Private Eye
as 'Miss Friggin'.
Fri, Mar 04 1977
Poster of Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Irene Handl was
74 in Confessions of a Driving Instructor
as 'Miss Slenderparts'.
Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Room to Let
Room to Let
Irene Handl was
74 in Room to Let
as 'Lady on crossing'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of For the Love of Ada
For the Love of Ada
Irene Handl was
70 in For the Love of Ada
as 'Ada Bingley'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Irene Handl was
68 in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as 'Mrs. Hudson'.
Thu, Oct 29 1970
Poster of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Irene Handl was
68 in On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
as 'Winnie Wainwhisle'.
Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Doctor in Trouble
Doctor in Trouble
Irene Handl was
68 in Doctor in Trouble
as 'Mrs Dailey'.
Tue, Jun 16 1970
Poster of The Italian Job
The Italian Job
Irene Handl was
67 in The Italian Job
as 'Miss Peach'.
Mon, Jun 02 1969
Poster of Look at Life: Saturday Special
Look at Life: Saturday Special
Irene Handl was
67 in Look at Life: Saturday Special
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Wonderwall
Wonderwall
Irene Handl was
66 in Wonderwall
as 'Mrs. Peurofoy'.
Fri, May 17 1968
Poster of Lionheart
Lionheart
Irene Handl was
66 in Lionheart
as 'Lil'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Smashing Time
Smashing Time
Irene Handl was
65 in Smashing Time
as 'Mrs Gimble'.
Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of The Mini-Affair
The Mini-Affair
Irene Handl was
65 in The Mini-Affair
as 'Cook'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
Irene Handl was
64 in The Wrong Box
as 'Mrs. Hackett'.
Sun, Jun 19 1966
Poster of Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
Irene Handl was
64 in Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
as 'Mrs. Delt'.
Sun, Apr 03 1966
Poster of You Must Be Joking
You Must Be Joking
Irene Handl was
63 in You Must Be Joking
as 'Elderly Woman'.
Tue, Aug 03 1965
Poster of The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Irene Handl was
62 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Sun, Nov 15 1964
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Irene Handl was
61 in Heavens Above!
as 'Rene Smith'.
Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Irene Handl was
61 in Just for Fun
as 'Housewife'.
Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of Nothing Barred
Nothing Barred
Irene Handl was
59 in Nothing Barred
as 'Elsie'.
Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor!
Irene Handl was
59 in Watch It, Sailor!
as 'Edie Hornett'.
Mon, Aug 14 1961
Poster of Double Bunk
Double Bunk
Irene Handl was
59 in Double Bunk
as 'Mrs. Harper'.
Sat, May 06 1961
Poster of A Weekend with Lulu
A Weekend with Lulu
Irene Handl was
59 in A Weekend with Lulu
as 'Florence Bell'.
Mon, Apr 10 1961
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Irene Handl was
59 in The Rebel
as 'Mrs. Crevatte'.
Tue, Mar 07 1961
Poster of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
Irene Handl was
58 in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
as 'Miss Harker-Parker'.
Thu, Dec 22 1960
Poster of Two Way Stretch
Two Way Stretch
Irene Handl was
58 in Two Way Stretch
as 'Mrs. Price'.
Tue, Dec 20 1960
Poster of The Night We Got the Bird
The Night We Got the Bird
Irene Handl was
58 in The Night We Got the Bird
as 'Ma'.
Thu, Nov 03 1960
Poster of No Kidding
No Kidding
Irene Handl was
58 in No Kidding
as 'Mrs. Spicer'.
Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of A French Mistress
A French Mistress
Irene Handl was
58 in A French Mistress
as 'Staff Sergeant Hodges'.
Thu, Aug 25 1960
Poster of Make Mine Mink
Make Mine Mink
Irene Handl was
58 in Make Mine Mink
as 'Madame Spolinski'.
Tue, Aug 09 1960
Poster of Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
Irene Handl was
58 in Doctor in Love
as 'Professor MacRitchie'.
Tue, Jul 12 1960
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Irene Handl was
58 in School for Scoundrels
as 'Mrs. Stringer'.
Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Carry On Constable
Carry On Constable
Irene Handl was
58 in Carry On Constable
as 'Distraught Mother'.
Mon, Feb 22 1960
Poster of Inn for Trouble
Inn for Trouble
Irene Handl was
58 in Inn for Trouble
as 'Lily'.
Sun, Jan 31 1960
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
Irene Handl was
57 in Upstairs and Downstairs
as 'Large Woman'.
Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of The Night We Dropped a Clanger
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
Irene Handl was
57 in The Night We Dropped a Clanger
as 'Mrs Billingsgate'.
Sat, Oct 10 1959
Poster of I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack
Irene Handl was
57 in I'm All Right Jack
as 'Mrs. Kite'.
Tue, Aug 18 1959
Poster of Left Right and Centre
Left Right and Centre
Irene Handl was
57 in Left Right and Centre
as 'Mrs. Maggs'.
Tue, Jun 23 1959
Poster of The Crowning Touch
The Crowning Touch
Irene Handl was
57 in The Crowning Touch
as 'Bebe'.
Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Irene Handl was
57 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
as 'Mrs. Carter'.
Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Carry On Nurse
Carry On Nurse
Irene Handl was
57 in Carry On Nurse
as 'Mrs Hickson'.
Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of Desert Mice
Desert Mice
Irene Handl was
57 in Desert Mice
as 'Miss Patch'.
Mon, Jan 05 1959
Poster of Next to No Time
Next to No Time
Irene Handl was
56 in Next to No Time
as 'Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer'.
Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
Irene Handl was
56 in Law and Disorder
as 'Woman in Train'.
Mon, Jun 09 1958
Poster of The Key
The Key
Irene Handl was
56 in The Key
as 'Clerk'.
Wed, May 28 1958
Poster of Happy Is the Bride
Happy Is the Bride
Irene Handl was
56 in Happy Is the Bride
as 'Madame Edna'.
Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Small Hotel
Small Hotel
Irene Handl was
55 in Small Hotel
as 'Mrs. Gammon'.
Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law
Irene Handl was
55 in Brothers in Law
as 'Mrs. Potter'.
Mon, Mar 04 1957
Poster of The Silken Affair
The Silken Affair
Irene Handl was
54 in The Silken Affair
as 'Receptionist'.
Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of It's Never Too Late
It's Never Too Late
Irene Handl was
54 in It's Never Too Late
as 'Neighbour'.
Mon, May 07 1956
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
Irene Handl was
54 in Who Done It?
as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 20 1956
Poster of A Kid for Two Farthings
A Kid for Two Farthings
Irene Handl was
53 in A Kid for Two Farthings
as 'Mrs. Abramowitz'.
Mon, Aug 15 1955
Poster of Mad About Men
Mad About Men
Irene Handl was
52 in Mad About Men
as 'Mme. Blanche'.
Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of The Belles of St. Trinian's
The Belles of St. Trinian's
Irene Handl was
52 in The Belles of St. Trinian's
as 'Miss Gale'.
Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Burnt Evidence
Burnt Evidence
Irene Handl was
52 in Burnt Evidence
as 'Mrs. Raymond'.
Mon, Jul 05 1954
Poster of The Weak and the Wicked
The Weak and the Wicked
Irene Handl was
52 in The Weak and the Wicked
as 'Waitress'.
Tue, Feb 02 1954
Poster of The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
Irene Handl was
51 in The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
as 'Rosie'.
Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Irene Handl was
51 in Meet Mr. Lucifer
as 'Lady with the Dog'.
Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Top Secret
Top Secret
Irene Handl was
50 in Top Secret
as 'Mrs. Tidmarsh'.
Mon, Nov 10 1952
Poster of Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt
Irene Handl was
50 in Treasure Hunt
as 'Nanny'.
Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Stage Fright
Stage Fright
Irene Handl was
48 in Stage Fright
as 'Mrs. Mason (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 23 1950
Poster of Dark Secret
Dark Secret
Irene Handl was
47 in Dark Secret
as ''Woody' Woodman'.
Sun, Oct 30 1949
Poster of Adam and Evelyne
Adam and Evelyne
Irene Handl was
47 in Adam and Evelyne
as 'Mrs. Crouch, Manageress (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 31 1949
Poster of The Perfect Woman
The Perfect Woman
Irene Handl was
47 in The Perfect Woman
as 'Mrs. Butters'.
Mon, May 23 1949
Poster of For Them That Trespass
For Them That Trespass
Irene Handl was
47 in For Them That Trespass
as 'Inn Proprietress'.
Thu, Apr 21 1949
Poster of Cardboard Cavalier
Cardboard Cavalier
Irene Handl was
47 in Cardboard Cavalier
as 'Lady Agnes'.
Thu, Mar 31 1949
Poster of Silent Dust
Silent Dust
Irene Handl was
47 in Silent Dust
as 'Cook'.
Tue, Feb 01 1949
Poster of Woman Hater
Woman Hater
Irene Handl was
46 in Woman Hater
as 'Mrs. Fletcher'.
Wed, Oct 13 1948
Poster of The Hills of Donegal
The Hills of Donegal
Irene Handl was
45 in The Hills of Donegal
as 'Mrs. Mactavish'.
Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of The Shop at Sly Corner
The Shop at Sly Corner
Irene Handl was
45 in The Shop at Sly Corner
as 'Ruby Towser'.
Mon, Mar 10 1947
Poster of Temptation Harbour
Temptation Harbour
Irene Handl was
45 in Temptation Harbour
as 'Ethel Gowshall'.
Thu, Feb 27 1947
Poster of I'll Turn to You
I'll Turn to You
Irene Handl was
44 in I'll Turn to You
as 'Mrs. Gammon'.
Mon, Jun 17 1946
Poster of Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
Irene Handl was
43 in Brief Encounter
as 'The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 24 1945
Poster of Great Day
Great Day
Irene Handl was
43 in Great Day
as 'Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.'.
Mon, Jul 09 1945
Poster of For You Alone
For You Alone
Irene Handl was
43 in For You Alone
as 'Miss Trotter'.
Mon, May 28 1945
Poster of Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Irene Handl was
43 in Kiss the Bride Goodbye
as 'Mrs. Victory'.
Sun, Jan 28 1945
Poster of Medal for the General
Medal for the General
Irene Handl was
42 in Medal for the General
as 'Mrs. Farnsworth'.
Mon, Nov 06 1944
Poster of Mr. Emmanuel
Mr. Emmanuel
Irene Handl was
42 in Mr. Emmanuel
as 'Trude'.
Wed, Aug 02 1944
Poster of Give Us the Moon
Give Us the Moon
Irene Handl was
42 in Give Us the Moon
as 'Miss Haddock'.
Mon, Jul 31 1944
Poster of English Without Tears
English Without Tears
Irene Handl was
42 in English Without Tears
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 28 1944
Poster of It's in the Bag
It's in the Bag
Irene Handl was
42 in It's in the Bag
as 'Mrs. Beam'.
Mon, Feb 07 1944
Poster of Rhythm Serenade
Rhythm Serenade
Irene Handl was
41 in Rhythm Serenade
Mon, Oct 11 1943
Poster of The Flemish Farm
The Flemish Farm
Irene Handl was
41 in The Flemish Farm
as 'Frau'.
Mon, Sep 06 1943
Poster of I'll Walk Beside You
I'll Walk Beside You
Irene Handl was
41 in I'll Walk Beside You
as 'Ma Perkins'.
Mon, Aug 16 1943
Poster of Millions Like Us
Millions Like Us
Irene Handl was
41 in Millions Like Us
as 'Landlady'.
Tue, Jun 01 1943
Poster of Get Cracking
Get Cracking
Irene Handl was
41 in Get Cracking
as 'Maggie Turner'.
Mon, May 17 1943
Poster of Uncensored
Uncensored
Irene Handl was
40 in Uncensored
as 'Frau Von Koerner'.
Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Irene Handl was
40 in Partners in Crime
as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Tue, Jun 02 1942
Poster of Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light
Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light
Irene Handl was
40 in Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light
as 'Councillor'.
Tue, Dec 30 1941
Poster of 'Pimpernel' Smith
'Pimpernel' Smith
Irene Handl was
39 in 'Pimpernel' Smith
as 'Bit Part'.
Mon, Jul 28 1941
Poster of The Spell of Amy Nugent
The Spell of Amy Nugent
Irene Handl was
39 in The Spell of Amy Nugent
as 'Mrs. Nugent'.
Sat, May 10 1941
Poster of Gasbags
Gasbags
Irene Handl was
39 in Gasbags
as 'Burgomaster's wife'.
Sat, Feb 01 1941
Poster of George and Margaret
George and Margaret
Irene Handl was
38 in George and Margaret
as 'Beer'.
Sat, Nov 30 1940
Poster of Night Train to Munich
Night Train to Munich
Irene Handl was
38 in Night Train to Munich
as 'Stationmaster (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 31 1940
Poster of Girl in the News
Girl in the News
Irene Handl was
38 in Girl in the News
as 'Gertrude Mary Blaker'.
Wed, Aug 28 1940
Poster of Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard
Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard
Irene Handl was
38 in Mrs Pym of Scotland Yard
as 'Miss Bell'.
Sat, Apr 13 1940
Poster of On the Night of the Fire
On the Night of the Fire
Irene Handl was
37 in On the Night of the Fire
as 'Neighbour'.
Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Irene Handl was
36 in The Terror
as 'Kitchen Maid'.
Mon, May 02 1938
Poster of Strange Boarders
Strange Boarders
Irene Handl was
36 in Strange Boarders
as 'Mrs. Dewar'.
Sun, May 01 1938

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Never Say Die
Never Say Die
Irene Handl was
85+ in Never Say Die
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Theatre Night
Theatre Night
Irene Handl was
83+ in Theatre Night
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1985
Poster of Super Gran
Super Gran
Irene Handl was
83+ in Super Gran
as 'Clinging Ivey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985
Poster of The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Irene Handl was
80+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Legacy of Murder
Legacy of Murder
Irene Handl was
80+ in Legacy of Murder
as 'Cousin Looby'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of Metal Mickey
Metal Mickey
Irene Handl was
78+ in Metal Mickey
as 'Granny'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1980
Poster of The Cannon & Ball Show
The Cannon & Ball Show
Irene Handl was
77+ in The Cannon & Ball Show
as 'Irene The Neigbour'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 28 1979
Poster of Maggie and Her
Maggie and Her
Irene Handl was
74+ in Maggie and Her
as 'Mrs. Perry'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 13 1976
Poster of For the Love of Ada
For the Love of Ada
Irene Handl was
68+ in For the Love of Ada
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 1970
Poster of World in Ferment
World in Ferment
Irene Handl was
67+ in World in Ferment
as 'Madame Astoria'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1969
Poster of Mum's Boys
Mum's Boys
Irene Handl was
66+ in Mum's Boys
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 03 1968
Poster of Stryker of the Yard
Stryker of the Yard
Irene Handl was
59+ in Stryker of the Yard
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1961
Poster of Hancock's Half Hour
Hancock's Half Hour
Irene Handl was
54+ in Hancock's Half Hour
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Irene Handl was
53+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood
as 'Polly'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955