Elspet Gray

Also Known As: Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix

Biography: 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK

Birthday: February 18, 1929

Deathday: February 18, 2013

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Gender: Female

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Known For:

Four Weddings and a Funeral
The Girl in a Swing
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Devil's Point
The Night We Got the Bird
An Audience With Victoria Wood
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Johnny-on-the-Spot
The Tycoon
Love in Waiting
Fly Away Peter
The Blind Goddess
Trottie True
Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
Reluctant Heroes