Quick Facts
Born:
1942-05-09
Birthplace:
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Rita May
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
In the Loop
Mrs Michaelson
Threads
Mrs. Kemp
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974
Aunty Win
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Mrs. Cardwell
Edge of Darkness
Tea Lady
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Emilia Merchant
Last of the Summer Wine
Celia
Heartbeat
Mrs. Nelly Sneddon
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Everybody's Talking About Jamie MOVIE | Mrs. Cardwell |
| 2018 | Walk Like a Panther MOVIE | Mabel Higgins |
| 2018 | Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators TV | Emilia Merchant |
| 2017 | Ackley Bridge TV | Julie "Nana" Booth |
| 2012 | The Syndicate TV | Nanna |
| 2011 | Trollied TV | Margaret |
| 2009 | Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 MOVIE | Aunty Win |
| 2009 | Red Riding TV | Aunty Win |
| 2009 | In the Loop MOVIE | Mrs Michaelson |
| 2008 | Sunshine TV | Doreen |