
Elspet Gray
Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (nรฉe Gray; 12 April 1929 โ 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 ยทBlackadder: The Lost Pilotas The Queen
- 2009 ยทFawlty Towers: Re-Openedas Self / Mrs Abbott
- 2008 ยทBlackadder's Most Cunning Momentsas Self
- 1998 ยทdinnerladiesas Hilary
- 1997 ยทThe Wingless Birdas Grace Farrier
- 1994 ยทFour Weddings and a Funeralas Laura's Mother - Wedding One
- 1993 ยทDoctor Finlayas Mrs. Finlay
- 1988 ยทAn Audience With Victoria Woodas Self
- 1988 ยทThe Girl in a Swingas Mrs. Dresland
- 1987 ยทPulaskias Celia Parker-Smith
- 1987 ยทThe Ruth Rendell Mysteriesas Mrs. Crossland
- 1987 ยทInspector Morseas Mrs Bartlett
- 1986 ยทCasualtyas Mary Porter
- 1983 ยทBlackadderas The Queen
- 1983 ยทDoctor Who: Arc of Infinityas Chancellor Thalia
- 1982 ยทThe Agatha Christie Houras
- 1981 ยทTenkoas Phyllis Bristow
- 1981 ยทSoloas
- 1976 ยทThe Many Wives Of Patrickas
- 1975 ยทFawlty Towersas Mrs. Abbott
- 1970 ยทCatweazleas Lady Collingford
- 1969 ยทGoodbye, Mr. Chipsas Lady Sutterwick (uncredited)
- 1968 ยทThe Tycoonas Helen Taylor
- 1963 ยทDoctor Whoas Chancellor Thalia
- 1962 ยทDial RIXas
- 1960 ยทThe Night We Got the Birdas Woman with Dog
- 1956 ยทColonel March of Scotland Yardas Johanna
- 1954 ยทDevil's Pointas June Mallard
- 1954 ยทJohnny-on-the-Spotas Joan Ingram
- 1952 ยทReluctant Heroesas Lieutenant Virginia
- 1949 ยทTrottie Trueas Honor Bellaire (uncredited)
- 1948 ยทLove in Waitingas Brenda Lawrence
- 1948 ยทFly Away Peteras Phyllis Hapgood
- 1948 ยทThe Blind Goddessas Daphne Dearing