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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
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Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Irene Handl was 84 in Absolute Beginners as 'Mrs Larkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of Hotel du Lac
Hotel du Lac
Irene Handl was 84 in Hotel du Lac as 'Madame de Bonneuil'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of Riding High
Riding High
Irene Handl was 79 in Riding High as 'Gran'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1980
Poster of The Light Princess
The Light Princess
Irene Handl was 76 in The Light Princess as 'Nanny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Room to Let
Room to Let
Irene Handl was 74 in Room to Let as 'Lady on crossing'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of Doctor in Trouble
Doctor in Trouble
Irene Handl was 68 in Doctor in Trouble as 'Mrs Dailey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1970
Poster of The Italian Job
The Italian Job
Irene Handl was 67 in The Italian Job as 'Miss Peach'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Wonderwall
Wonderwall
Irene Handl was 66 in Wonderwall as 'Mrs. Peurofoy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1968
Poster of Lionheart
Lionheart
Irene Handl was 66 in Lionheart as 'Lil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Smashing Time
Smashing Time
Irene Handl was 65 in Smashing Time as 'Mrs Gimble'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of The Mini-Affair
The Mini-Affair
Irene Handl was 65 in The Mini-Affair as 'Cook'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
Irene Handl was 64 in The Wrong Box as 'Mrs. Hackett'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1964
Poster of Heavens Above!
Heavens Above!
Irene Handl was 61 in Heavens Above! as 'Rene Smith'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Irene Handl was 61 in Just for Fun as 'Housewife'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of Nothing Barred
Nothing Barred
Irene Handl was 59 in Nothing Barred as 'Elsie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1961
Poster of Watch It, Sailor!
Watch It, Sailor!
Irene Handl was 59 in Watch It, Sailor! as 'Edie Hornett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1961
Poster of Double Bunk
Double Bunk
Irene Handl was 59 in Double Bunk as 'Mrs. Harper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1961
Poster of The Rebel
The Rebel
Irene Handl was 59 in The Rebel as 'Mrs. Crevatte'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1960
Poster of Two Way Stretch
Two Way Stretch
Irene Handl was 58 in Two Way Stretch as 'Mrs. Price'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1960
Poster of No Kidding
No Kidding
Irene Handl was 58 in No Kidding as 'Mrs. Spicer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of A French Mistress
A French Mistress
Irene Handl was 58 in A French Mistress as 'Staff Sergeant Hodges'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1960
Poster of Make Mine Mink
Make Mine Mink
Irene Handl was 58 in Make Mine Mink as 'Madame Spolinski'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1960
Poster of Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
Irene Handl was 58 in Doctor in Love as 'Professor MacRitchie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1960
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Irene Handl was 58 in School for Scoundrels as 'Mrs. Stringer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Carry On Constable
Carry On Constable
Irene Handl was 58 in Carry On Constable as 'Distraught Mother'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1960
Poster of Inn for Trouble
Inn for Trouble
Irene Handl was 58 in Inn for Trouble as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1960
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
Irene Handl was 57 in Upstairs and Downstairs as 'Large Woman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1959
Poster of The Crowning Touch
The Crowning Touch
Irene Handl was 57 in The Crowning Touch as 'Bebe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Carry On Nurse
Carry On Nurse
Irene Handl was 57 in Carry On Nurse as 'Mrs Hickson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of Desert Mice
Desert Mice
Irene Handl was 57 in Desert Mice as 'Miss Patch'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
Irene Handl was 56 in Law and Disorder as 'Woman in Train'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1958
Poster of The Key
The Key
Irene Handl was 56 in The Key as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Small Hotel
Small Hotel
Irene Handl was 55 in Small Hotel as 'Mrs. Gammon'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law
Irene Handl was 55 in Brothers in Law as 'Mrs. Potter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957
Poster of The Silken Affair
The Silken Affair
Irene Handl was 54 in The Silken Affair as 'Receptionist'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1956
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
Irene Handl was 54 in Who Done It? as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1955
Poster of Mad About Men
Mad About Men
Irene Handl was 52 in Mad About Men as 'Mme. Blanche'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Burnt Evidence
Burnt Evidence
Irene Handl was 52 in Burnt Evidence as 'Mrs. Raymond'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Top Secret
Top Secret
Irene Handl was 50 in Top Secret as 'Mrs. Tidmarsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1952
Poster of Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt
Irene Handl was 50 in Treasure Hunt as 'Nanny'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of One Wild Oat
One Wild Oat
Irene Handl was 49 in One Wild Oat as 'Emily Pepys'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1951
Poster of Stage Fright
Stage Fright
Irene Handl was 48 in Stage Fright as 'Mrs. Mason (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 1950
Poster of Dark Secret
Dark Secret
Irene Handl was 47 in Dark Secret as ''Woody' Woodman'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1949
Poster of The Perfect Woman
The Perfect Woman
Irene Handl was 47 in The Perfect Woman as 'Mrs. Butters'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1949
Poster of Cardboard Cavalier
Cardboard Cavalier
Irene Handl was 47 in Cardboard Cavalier as 'Lady Agnes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1949
Poster of Silent Dust
Silent Dust
Irene Handl was 47 in Silent Dust as 'Cook'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1949
Poster of Woman Hater
Woman Hater
Irene Handl was 46 in Woman Hater as 'Mrs. Fletcher'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1947
Poster of Temptation Harbour
Temptation Harbour
Irene Handl was 45 in Temptation Harbour as 'Ethel Gowshall'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 1946
Poster of Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
Irene Handl was 43 in Brief Encounter as 'The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1945
Poster of Great Day
Great Day
Irene Handl was 43 in Great Day as 'Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1945
Poster of For You Alone
For You Alone
Irene Handl was 43 in For You Alone as 'Miss Trotter'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1944
Poster of Mr. Emmanuel
Mr. Emmanuel
Irene Handl was 42 in Mr. Emmanuel as 'Trude'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1944
Poster of English Without Tears
English Without Tears
Irene Handl was 42 in English Without Tears as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1944
Poster of Rhythm Serenade
Rhythm Serenade
Irene Handl was 41 in Rhythm Serenade
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1943
Poster of The Flemish Farm
The Flemish Farm
Irene Handl was 41 in The Flemish Farm as 'Frau'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1943
Poster of Millions Like Us
Millions Like Us
Irene Handl was 41 in Millions Like Us as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1943
Poster of Get Cracking
Get Cracking
Irene Handl was 41 in Get Cracking as 'Maggie Turner'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1943
Poster of Uncensored
Uncensored
Irene Handl was 40 in Uncensored as 'Frau Von Koerner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 24 1942
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Irene Handl was 40 in Partners in Crime as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1941
Poster of 'Pimpernel' Smith
'Pimpernel' Smith
Irene Handl was 39 in 'Pimpernel' Smith as 'Bit Part'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1941
Poster of Gasbags
Gasbags
Irene Handl was 39 in Gasbags as 'Burgomaster's wife'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1941
Poster of George and Margaret
George and Margaret
Irene Handl was 38 in George and Margaret as 'Beer'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1939
Poster of The Terror
The Terror
Irene Handl was 36 in The Terror as 'Kitchen Maid'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 1938
Poster of Strange Boarders
Strange Boarders
Irene Handl was 36 in Strange Boarders as 'Mrs. Dewar'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1938

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of Theatre Night
Theatre Night
Irene Handl was 83+ in Theatre Night
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1985
Poster of Super Gran
Super Gran
Irene Handl was 83+ in Super Gran as 'Clinging Ivey'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 1982
Poster of Metal Mickey
Metal Mickey
Irene Handl was 78+ in Metal Mickey as 'Granny'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1969
Poster of Mum's Boys
Mum's Boys
Irene Handl was 66+ in Mum's Boys
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955