No photo available. Represent Avril Angers? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 14,335 this week

Avril Angers (1918–2005)

Actress | Soundtrack

Avril Anger's was one of Britain's finest comedy actresses. Once dubbed Britain's answer to Lucille Ball she was a great exponent of revue, musicals, cabaret and TV and film comedy. Born in Liverpool, Angers' long and successful career in show-business began in variety. Her father was the comedian Harry Angers and her mother was Lillian Errol... See full bio »

Born:

Avril Florence Angers
in Liverpool, England, UK

Died:

(age 87) in London, England, UK

Quick Links:

Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
MY TOP 16-30/04/2012
a list of 1,122 people by fetsyshkanynyaroslav created 1 month ago
 
See all 1 related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

My Demo Reel -- No description provided.

My Demo Reel

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman -- No description provided.

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Pre-Order the Kindle Fire

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Jump to: Actress | Soundtrack | Self
Hide HideActress (55 titles)
1997 Network First: Victoria and Albert (TV mini-series)
Queen Victoria, older
– He Influenced Me in Everything (1997) … Queen Victoria, older
– A Queen Alone (1997) … Queen Victoria, older
 
1994 Common As Muck (TV series)
Diane Parry
– Episode #1.5 (1994) … Diane Parry
– Episode #1.4 (1994) … Diane Parry
 
1978-1990 All Creatures Great and Small (TV series)
Miss Dooley / Molly Shadwell
– A Friend for Life (1990) … Molly Shadwell
– Pups, Pigs and Pickle (1978) … Miss Dooley
 
1989 Victoria Wood (TV series)
Mim
– Val De Ree (Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha) (1989) … Mim
 
1986 C.A.B. (TV series)
Ma Mossop
– A World in Tatters (1986) … Ma Mossop
– Mystery at Ma Mossop's (1986) … Ma Mossop
 
1986 C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV series)
Edna
– Tranmere Dan and Tokyo Joe (1986) … Edna
 
1985 Theatre Night (TV series)
– Trelawny of the Wells (1985)
 
1985 The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV series)
Various
– Episode #3.7 (1985) … Various
– Episode #3.5 (1985) … Various
– Episode #3.1 (1985) … Various
 
1984 Tripper's Day (TV series)
Ada
– Alarms and Diversions (1984) … Ada
 
1982 Minder (TV series)
Mrs. Knight
– The Birdman of Wormwood Scrubs (1982) … Mrs. Knight
 
1981 Smuggler (TV series)
Nan
– In at the Death (1981) … Nan
 
1981 Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (TV movie)
Mrs. Fulljames
 
1980 Just Liz (TV series)
Jessie Worth
– Episode #1.6 (1980) … Jessie Worth
– Episode #1.5 (1980) … Jessie Worth
– Episode #1.4 (1980) … Jessie Worth
– Episode #1.3 (1980) … Jessie Worth
– Episode #1.2 (1980) … Jessie Worth
See all 6 episodes »
 
1980 Time of My Life (TV series)
Alice
– Episode #1.4 (1980) … Alice
– Episode #1.1 (1980) … Alice
 
1979 Are You Being Served? (TV series)
Edna Comlozi
– Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person (1979) … Edna Comlozi
 
1977 Odd Man Out (TV series)
Ma
– Clunk Click (1977) … Ma
– Who's a Pretty Baby? (1977) … Ma
– Sink or Swim (1977) … Ma
– Money, Money, Money (1977) … Ma
– A Chip Off the Old Block (1977) … Ma
 
1977 No Appointment Necessary (TV series)
Beryl Armitage
– Shampoo and Set, and Shave! (1977) … Beryl Armitage
– Like Father, Like Son (1977) … Beryl Armitage
– An Offer You Can't Refuse (1977) … Beryl Armitage
– Publish and Be Damned (1977) … Beryl Armitage
– The French Connexion (1977) … Beryl Armitage
See all 7 episodes »
 
1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Mrs. Truscott
 
1975 Dawson's Weekly (TV series)
Second Clerk
– All Pools Day (1975) … Second Clerk
 
1975 And Mother Makes Five (TV series)
Middle-aged wife
– Goodbye Mr. Turnbull (1975) … Middle-aged wife
 
1974 Gollocks! There's Plenty of Room in New Zealand (short)
Mrs. Armstrong
 
1974 The Liver Birds (TV series)
Receptionist
– Where's Beryl? (1974) … Receptionist
 
1972 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Woman
– The Millionairess (1972) … Woman
 
1971 The More We Are Together (TV series)
Doris Tingle
– Don't Invite Crime (1971) … Doris Tingle
– Two Singles to Paradise (1971) … Doris Tingle
– Crumpet Voluntary (1971) … Doris Tingle
– I Love Little Pussy (1971) … Doris Tingle
– Baby Vanishes (1971) … Doris Tingle
See all 6 episodes »
 
1971 Cry of the Penguins
Fanny
 
1970 There's a Girl in My Soup
English Tourist
 
1969-1970 Dad's Army (TV series)
the Telephone Operator
– Put That Light Out! (1970) … the Telephone Operator
– The Lion Has 'Phones (1969) … the Telephone Operator
 
1970 Bright's Boffins (TV series)
Molly McCrandle
 
1970 Two a Penny
Mrs. Burry
 
1969 Staircase
Miss Ricard
 
1969 The Best House in London
Flora's Mother
 
1967 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #6.3 (1967)
 
1967 Three Bites of the Apple
Gladys Tomlinson
 
1966 The Family Way
Liz Piper
 
1965 Devils of Darkness
Midge
 
1965 Be My Guest
Mrs. Pucil
 
1964 The Big Noise (TV series)
Alicia Woodall
– Episode #1.4 (1964) … Alicia Woodall
 
1960-1961 Coronation Street (TV series)
Norah Dawson
– Episode #1.9 (1961) … Norah Dawson
– Episode #1.6 (1960) … Norah Dawson
 
1960 Our House (TV series)
– Surprise for Stephen (1960)
 
1958 All Aboard (TV series)
Joan Harrison, stewardess
 
1957 A Santa for Christmas (TV movie)
 
1957 Light Fingers
Miss Manley
 
1957 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
– Bed, Board and Romance (1957)
 
1956 The Green Man
Marigold
 
1956 The Charlie Farnsbarns Show (TV series)
 
1956 Bond of Fear
Hiker
 
1956 Blonde Bait
Bessie
 
1956 Women Without Men
Bessie
 
1956 Before Your Very Eyes (TV series)
– Episode #4.6 (1956)
 
1954 Dear Dotty (TV series)
Dotty Binns
 
1954 Friends and Neighbours (TV series)
Maisie Honeybee
 
1954 Don't Blame the Stork
Renee O'Connor
 
1949 How Do You View? (TV series)
Rosie Lee (1950-1, 1953)
 
1950 Miss Pilgrim's Progress
First Factory Girl
 
1949 Skimpy in the Navy
Sheila
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1948 Brass Monkey (performer: "Home Sweet Home")
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
1978 The Songwriters (TV series documentary)
Herself - Performer
– Lionel Bart (1978) … Herself - Performer
– Ivor Novello (1978) … Herself - Performer
– Lionel Monckton (1978) … Herself - Performer
 
1974 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #4.2 (1974) … Herself - Guest
 
1951 The Six Men
Herself
 
1948 Brass Monkey
Herself
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(1945) She performed in Leslie Henson's revue, "Leslie Henson's Gaieties," at the Saville Theatre in London, England with Hermione Baddeley, Leslie Henson, Walter Crisham, Prudence Hyman, Carroll Gibbons and Orchestra, Terence Delany, Decima Knight, Guy Fane, Gerry Fitzgerald, Joan Alexis... See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I think I was the first glamorous British comedienne - I had blonde hair and not bad legs. I wasn't like the eccentric Nellie Wallace but being glamorous made it harder. You had to time the gags perfectly See more »

Trivia:

She was one of the first stand up comediennes and a Forces' sweetheart during the Second World War, before moving into television, film and theatre. See more »

Nickname:

The "Lucille Ball" of the United Kingdom. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries