Acting · Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK · Born February 18, 1929
Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (née Gray; 12 April 1929 – 18 February 2013) was a Scottish actress, who first became known for her partnership with her husband, Brian Rix, and later was cast in many television roles in the 1970s and 1980s. She played Lady Collingford in the television series Catweazle and Mrs. Palmer in the television series Solo, alongside Felicity Kendal. Gray had a long stage career, particularly known for her appearances in the Whitehall farces, the company being managed by her husband Brian Rix, which were originally performed at the Whitehall Theatre and later at the Garrick. Gray married Brian Rix in 1949. The couple had four children - two sons and two daughters. Their eldest child, daughter Shelley (born 1951) had Down syndrome. The experience of caring for her led the couple to become active campaigners for the disabled. Rix later became Mencap chairman and president. He became a life peer in 1992. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
MovieBlackadder: The Lost Pilot
2023
as The Queen
MovieFawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009
as Self / Mrs Abbott
MovieBlackadder's Most Cunning Moments
2008
as Self
MovieThe Ties That Bind Us
2008
as Thalia (archive footage)
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
as Mrs. Abbott (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVdinnerladies
1998
as Hilary
TVThe Wingless Bird
1997
as Grace Farrier
MovieFour Weddings and a Funeral
1994
as Laura's Mother - Wedding One
TVDoctor Finlay
1993
as Mrs. Finlay
MovieAn Audience With Victoria Wood
1988
as Self
MovieThe Girl in a Swing
1988
as Mrs. Dresland
Pulaski
1987
as Celia Parker-Smith
TVInspector Morse
1987
as Mrs Bartlett
TVCasualty
1986
as Mary Porter
TVLytton's Diary
1985
as Susan Anderson
TVScreen Two
1985
as Mrs. Grigson
TVBlackadder
1983
as The Queen
MovieDoctor Who: Arc of Infinity
1983
as Chancellor Thalia
TVThe Agatha Christie Hour
1982
as Mrs Carslake
TVTenko
1981
as Phyllis Bristow
TVSolo
1981
The Many Wives Of Patrick
1976
TVFawlty Towers
1975
as Mrs. Abbott
TVCatweazle
1970
as Lady Collingford
MovieGoodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
as Lady Sutterwick (uncredited)
The Tycoon
1968
as Helen Taylor
TVDoctor Who
1963
as Chancellor Thalia
Dial RIX
1962
MovieThe Night We Got the Bird
1960
as Woman with Dog
TVColonel March of Scotland Yard
1956
as Johanna
TVStrange Experiences
1955
as Querella
MovieDevil's Point
1954
as June Mallard
MovieJohnny-on-the-Spot
1954
as Joan Ingram
MovieReluctant Heroes
1952
as Lieutenant Virginia
TVSunday Night Theatre
1950
as Rita Ronan
MovieTrottie True
1949
as Honor Bellaire (uncredited)
MovieLove in Waiting
1948
as Brenda Lawrence
MovieFly Away Peter
1948
as Phyllis Hapgood
MovieThe Blind Goddess
1948
as Daphne Dearing
