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Dandy Nichols

May 21, 1907 - Feb 06, 1986 (78 years old) in Fulham, London, England, UK

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.

Known For

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Play for Today
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No Hiding Place
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Bergerac
Mrs. Honeyman
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In Sickness and in Health
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Till Death Us Do Part
Else Garnett
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Man in a Suitcase
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Maigret
Concierge
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Emergency – Ward 10
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The Vikings
Bridget
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Objects of Affection
Lily

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