Portrait of Rita May

Rita May

Bio: Rita May is an English film and television actress, singer, and writer, best known for playing Mrs Kemp in Threads, Jean in Early Doors and Margaret in Trollied. She's also the only original cast remember who appeared in all episodes of the children's ITV drama series "Children's Ward" from 1989 to 2000
Born: Sat, May 09 1942
Birthplace: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Rita May is 82 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 Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Rita May was 79 in Everybody's Talking About Jamie as 'Mrs. Cardwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2021
Poster of Walk Like a Panther
Walk Like a Panther
Rita May was 75 in Walk Like a Panther as 'Mabel Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2018
Poster of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
Rita May was 66 in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 as 'Aunty Win'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 2009
Poster of In the Loop
In the Loop
Rita May was 66 in In the Loop as 'Mrs Michaelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2009
Poster of Nits
Nits
Rita May was 62 in Nits as 'Nan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2004
Poster of Fanny & Elvis
Fanny & Elvis
Rita May was 57 in Fanny & Elvis as 'Rick's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of When Saturday Comes
When Saturday Comes
Rita May was 53 in When Saturday Comes as 'Mabel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Scab
Scab
Rita May was 44 in Scab as 'Janice'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Threads
Threads
Rita May was 42 in Threads as 'Mrs. Kemp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1984
Poster of England's Greens and Peasant Land
England's Greens and Peasant Land
Rita May was 39 in England's Greens and Peasant Land as 'Pat'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 1982
Poster of Looks and Smiles
Looks and Smiles
Rita May was 39 in Looks and Smiles as 'Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1981
Poster of The Gamekeeper
The Gamekeeper
Rita May was 38 in The Gamekeeper as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1980
Poster of The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality
The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality
Rita May was 34 in The Price of Coal, Part 2: Back to Reality as 'Kath Storey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1977
Poster of The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People
The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People
Rita May was 34 in The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People as 'Kath Storey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1977

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 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Rita May was 75+ in Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators as 'Emilia Merchant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 2018
Poster of Ackley Bridge
Ackley Bridge
Rita May was 75+ in Ackley Bridge as 'Julie "Nana" Booth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 07 2017
Poster of The Syndicate
The Syndicate
Rita May was 69+ in The Syndicate as 'Nanna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 2012
Poster of Trollied
Trollied
Rita May was 69+ in Trollied as 'Margaret'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2011
Poster of Red Riding
Red Riding
Rita May was 66+ in Red Riding as 'Aunty Win'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2009
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Rita May was 66+ in Sunshine as 'Doreen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Early Doors
Early Doors
Rita May was 61+ in Early Doors as 'Jean Dixon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 2003
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Rita May was 60+ in The Royal as 'Aunt Mary Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Rita May was 53+ in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as 'Supermarket Shopper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1996
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Rita May was 49+ in Heartbeat as 'Mrs. Nelly Sneddon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Children's Ward
Children's Ward
Rita May was 46+ in Children's Ward as 'Mags'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 15 1989
Poster of The Gathering Seed
The Gathering Seed
Rita May was 41+ in The Gathering Seed as 'Martha Kilbride'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1983
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Rita May was 30+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Celia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973