Elspet Gray
Actor
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.
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Filmography
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Lady Sutterwick (uncredited) 1969
The Girl in a Swing
as Mrs. Dresland 1988
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
as The Queen 2023
The Blind Goddess
as Daphne Dearing 1948
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
as Self / Mrs Abbott 2009
Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity
as Chancellor Thalia 1983
An Audience With Victoria Wood
as Self 1988
Johnny-on-the-Spot
as Joan Ingram 1954
The Night We Got the Bird
as Woman with Dog 1960
Trottie True
as Honor Bellaire (uncredited) 1949
Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
as Self 2008
Love in Waiting
as Brenda Lawrence 1948
Devil's Point
as June Mallard 1954
The Tycoon
as Helen Taylor 1968
Fly Away Peter
as Phyllis Hapgood 1948
Reluctant Heroes
as Lieutenant Virginia 1952