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Gwyneth Powell

Acting

6.8 Popularity Jul 05, 1946 (76 years old) Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

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Casualty
Casualty
1986 as Gloria Pots
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
1992 as Shirley Baxter
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
1992 as Margaret Millwood
Grange Hill
Grange Hill
1978 as Mrs. Bridget McClusky
Peak Practice
Peak Practice
1993 as Annie Gibson
Peak Practice
Peak Practice
1993 as Rose Meredith
Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
1987 as Girl at Funeral
Loophole
Loophole
1981 as Doreen

Biography

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

Filmography 33

2021
Grace TV

as Joan Talbot

2013
Man Down TV

as Mum

2012
A Touch of Cloth TV

as Herself

2011
House of Anubis TV

as Gran

2010
The Gemma Factor TV
2008
Echo Beach TV

as Ivy Trehearne

2007
Piccadilly Cowboy Movie

as Alice

2006
Not Going Out TV

as Nice Lady

2003
The Royal TV

as Bunty Weatherill

2000
Back to the Secret Garden Movie

as Toby, The Maid

1999
A Kind of Hush Movie

as Mrs. P

1996
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates TV

as Marian Horner

1994
Open Fire Movie

as Gloria Martin

1993
Peak Practice TV

as Annie Gibson

1993
Peak Practice TV

as Rose Meredith

1992
A Touch of Frost TV
1992
Heartbeat TV

as Shirley Baxter

1992
Heartbeat TV

as Margaret Millwood

1987
Cry Freedom Movie

as Girl at Funeral

1986
Casualty TV

as Gloria Pots

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 05, 1946 (76 years old)
Died September 08, 2022
Place of Birth Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK
Years Active 1955 - 2021
Popularity 6.8
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33 Total Credits
9 Movie Roles
24 TV Roles
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