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Wendy Richard was credited as a television actor and film actor. Wendy Richard was born on July 20, 1943 in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on February 26, 2009, at the age of 65. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
I have a real soft spot for Wendy Richard. There is something deeply impressive about an actress who could be born in Middlesbrough yet become beloved playing a Cockney, and who committed to single roles for years on end. Twenty-plus years as Pauline Fowler on EastEnders is not just longevity, it is a kind of devotion to a character that most performers never achieve. Add Miss Brahms in Are You Being Served? and an MBE, and you have a career built on warmth and reliability rather than vanity. Those are the actors I treasure most, and her 2009 passing felt like a genuine loss.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Wendy Richard
- Name (Japanese)
- ウェンディ・リチャード
- Reading
- うぇんでぃ・りちゃーど
- Born
- July 20, 1943 – February 26, 2009
- Origin
- Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wendy Richard born?
Born July 20, 1943.
When did Wendy Richard die?
Died February 26, 2009, aged 65.
Where was Wendy Richard from?
Wendy Richard was from Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
What did Wendy Richard do?
Wendy Richard worked as actor, television actor, film actor.
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