Quick Facts
Born:
1907-05-21
Birthplace:
Fulham, London, England, UK
Credits:
111 Total Roles
Dandy Nichols
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Biography
From Wikipedia
Dandy Nichols (21 May 1907 – 6 February 1986) was an English actress most noted for her role as Else Garnett, the long-suffering wife of the racially bigoted and misogynistic character Alf Garnett in the BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part.
She appeared in numerous films, which included Carry On Doctor, Ladies Who Do, The Holly and the Ivy, The Vikings, the Beatles' film Help!, Georgy Girl, Doctor in Clover, The Birthday Party, The Bed Sitting Room, O Lucky Man!, Confessions of a Window Cleaner and Britannia Hospital amongst others.
After finding fame in Till Death Do Us Part, Nichols found work in television, notably playing opposite Alastair Sim in William Trevor's production of The Generals Day. She made appearances in Flint, The Tea Ladies and Bergerac. Onstage, she appeared in Ben Travers's comedy Plunder, as well as playing alongside Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud in David Storey's Home, in both London and on Broadway.
Dandy Nichols (21 May 1907 – 6 February 1986) was an English actress most noted for her role as Else Garnett, the long-suffering wife of the racially bigoted and misogynistic character Alf Garnett in the BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part.
She appeared in numerous films, which included Carry On Doctor, Ladies Who Do, The Holly and the Ivy, The Vikings, the Beatles' film Help!, Georgy Girl, Doctor in Clover, The Birthday Party, The Bed Sitting Room, O Lucky Man!, Confessions of a Window Cleaner and Britannia Hospital amongst others.
After finding fame in Till Death Do Us Part, Nichols found work in television, notably playing opposite Alastair Sim in William Trevor's production of The Generals Day. She made appearances in Flint, The Tea Ladies and Bergerac. Onstage, she appeared in Ben Travers's comedy Plunder, as well as playing alongside Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud in David Storey's Home, in both London and on Broadway.
Known For
The Vikings
Bridget
Help!
Neighbour (uncredited)
The Plague Dogs
Phyllis (voice)
The Fallen Idol
Mrs. Patterson
O Lucky Man!
Tea Lady / Neighbour
Carry On Doctor
Mrs. Roper
The Knack... and How to Get It
Tom's Landlady
Britannia Hospital
Florrie: The Workers
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | In Sickness and in Health TV | Else Garnett |
| 1984 | Sharing Time TV | Hilda |
| 1982 | Marks MOVIE | Lily |
| 1982 | Objects of Affection TV | Lily |
| 1982 | The Plague Dogs MOVIE | Phyllis (voice) |
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital MOVIE | Florrie: The Workers |
| 1981 | Findings on a Late Afternoon MOVIE | Nanny |
| 1981 | Bergerac TV | Mrs. Honeyman |
| 1981 | Till Death... TV | Else Garnett |
| 1981 | The Bagthorpe Saga TV | Mrs Fosdyke |