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Dandy Nichols

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, May 21 1907
Birthplace: Fulham, London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Feb 06 1986
Dandy Nichols is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Marks
Marks
Dandy Nichols was 75 in Marks as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Britannia Hospital
Britannia Hospital
Dandy Nichols was 75 in Britannia Hospital as 'Florrie: The Workers'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1982
Poster of Findings on a Late Afternoon
Findings on a Late Afternoon
Dandy Nichols was 74 in Findings on a Late Afternoon as 'Nanny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of Kate: The Good Neighbour
Kate: The Good Neighbour
Dandy Nichols was 72 in Kate: The Good Neighbour as 'Mrs. Druce'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1980
Poster of Design for Living
Design for Living
Dandy Nichols was 71 in Design for Living as 'Miss Hodge'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1979
Poster of In the Labyrinth
In the Labyrinth
Dandy Nichols was 68 in In the Labyrinth as 'Edith Harrison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1976
Poster of Three for All
Three for All
Dandy Nichols was 67 in Three for All as 'Henrietta'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1975
Poster of Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Dandy Nichols was 67 in Confessions of a Window Cleaner as 'Mrs. Lea'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1974
Poster of The Death of Glory
The Death of Glory
Dandy Nichols was 66 in The Death of Glory as 'Marjorie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973
Poster of O Lucky Man!
O Lucky Man!
Dandy Nichols was 65 in O Lucky Man! as 'Tea Lady / Neighbour'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1973
Poster of The General's Day
The General's Day
Dandy Nichols was 65 in The General's Day
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1972
Poster of The Alf Garnett Saga
The Alf Garnett Saga
Dandy Nichols was 65 in The Alf Garnett Saga as 'Else Garnett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1972
Poster of Home
Home
Dandy Nichols was 64 in Home as 'Marjorie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of First Love
First Love
Dandy Nichols was 63 in First Love as 'Prinzessin Zasekina'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1970
Poster of The Bed Sitting Room
The Bed Sitting Room
Dandy Nichols was 62 in The Bed Sitting Room as 'Mrs Ethel Shroake'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1969
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Dandy Nichols was 61 in Till Death Us Do Part as 'Else Garnett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Birthday Party
The Birthday Party
Dandy Nichols was 61 in The Birthday Party as 'Meg Bowles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1968
Poster of Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
Dandy Nichols was 60 in Carry On Doctor as 'Mrs. Roper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of How I Won the War
How I Won the War
Dandy Nichols was 60 in How I Won the War as '1st Old Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of Georgy Girl
Georgy Girl
Dandy Nichols was 59 in Georgy Girl as 'Hospital Nurse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1966
Poster of The Stable Door
The Stable Door
Dandy Nichols was 59 in The Stable Door
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Doctor in Clover
Doctor in Clover
Dandy Nichols was 58 in Doctor in Clover as 'Patient with Kidney Stones'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1966
Poster of The Early Bird
The Early Bird
Dandy Nichols was 58 in The Early Bird as 'Woman Flooded by Milk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1965
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
Dandy Nichols was 58 in A Passage to India as 'Mrs Turton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1965
Poster of Help!
Help!
Dandy Nichols was 58 in Help! as 'Neighbour'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1965
Poster of Rotten to the Core
Rotten to the Core
Dandy Nichols was 58 in Rotten to the Core as 'Woman in Cemetery'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders
The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders
Dandy Nichols was 58 in The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders as 'Orphanage Superintendant'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1965
Poster of Act of Murder
Act of Murder
Dandy Nichols was 57 in Act of Murder as 'Maud Peterson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1964
Poster of The Leather Boys
The Leather Boys
Dandy Nichols was 56 in The Leather Boys as 'Mrs Stanley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1964
Poster of Ladies Who Do
Ladies Who Do
Dandy Nichols was 56 in Ladies Who Do as 'Mrs. Merryweather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1963
Poster of Don't Talk to Strange Men
Don't Talk to Strange Men
Dandy Nichols was 55 in Don't Talk to Strange Men as 'Molly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Crooks Anonymous
Crooks Anonymous
Dandy Nichols was 54 in Crooks Anonymous as 'Mrs. Cundall (as Dandy Nicholls)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1962
Poster of The Trouble with Our Ivy
The Trouble with Our Ivy
Dandy Nichols was 54 in The Trouble with Our Ivy as 'Mrs. Tremblow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1961
Poster of A Cry from the Streets
A Cry from the Streets
Dandy Nichols was 51 in A Cry from the Streets as 'Mrs. Jenks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1958
Poster of The Vikings
The Vikings
Dandy Nichols was 51 in The Vikings as 'Bridget'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1958
Poster of The Strange World of Planet X
The Strange World of Planet X
Dandy Nichols was 50 in The Strange World of Planet X as 'Mrs. Tucker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large
Dandy Nichols was 49 in Doctor at Large as 'Lady in Outpatients Dept.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1957
Poster of Tiger in the Smoke
Tiger in the Smoke
Dandy Nichols was 49 in Tiger in the Smoke as 'Stall Attendant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1956
Poster of The Feminine Touch
The Feminine Touch
Dandy Nichols was 49 in The Feminine Touch as 'Kitchen-hand'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1956
Poster of Yield to the Night
Yield to the Night
Dandy Nichols was 49 in Yield to the Night as 'Mrs. Price'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1956
Poster of Not So Dusty
Not So Dusty
Dandy Nichols was 48 in Not So Dusty
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1956
Poster of Lost
Lost
Dandy Nichols was 48 in Lost as 'Mrs. Gamble'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1956
Poster of A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Dandy Nichols was 48 in A Time to Kill as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Dandy Nichols was 48 in The Deep Blue Sea as 'Mrs. Elton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1955
Poster of Where There's a Will
Where There's a Will
Dandy Nichols was 47 in Where There's a Will as 'Maud Hodge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of Mad About Men
Mad About Men
Dandy Nichols was 47 in Mad About Men as 'Nurse Carey's Landlady (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of The Crowded Day
The Crowded Day
Dandy Nichols was 47 in The Crowded Day as 'Charwoman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Time Is My Enemy
Time Is My Enemy
Dandy Nichols was 47 in Time Is My Enemy as 'Charwoman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Adventure in the Hopfields
Adventure in the Hopfields
Dandy Nichols was 47 in Adventure in the Hopfields as 'Mrs. Harris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1954
Poster of The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
Dandy Nichols was 46 in The Wedding of Lilli Marlene as 'Mrs. Harris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Dandy Nichols was 46 in Meet Mr. Lucifer as 'Mrs. Clarke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1953
Poster of Street Corner
Street Corner
Dandy Nichols was 45 in Street Corner as 'Mrs. Furness'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1953
Poster of Women of Twilight
Women of Twilight
Dandy Nichols was 45 in Women of Twilight as 'Third Landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1953
Poster of The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy
Dandy Nichols was 45 in The Holly and the Ivy as 'Neighbour'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1952
Poster of Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
Dandy Nichols was 45 in Mother Riley Meets the Vampire as 'Mrs. Mott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1952
Poster of Emergency Call
Emergency Call
Dandy Nichols was 44 in Emergency Call as 'Barmaid'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1952
Poster of The Happy Family
The Happy Family
Dandy Nichols was 44 in The Happy Family as 'Ada'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1952
Poster of Dance Hall
Dance Hall
Dandy Nichols was 43 in Dance Hall as 'Mrs. Crabtree'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1950
Poster of Your Witness
Your Witness
Dandy Nichols was 42 in Your Witness as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1950
Poster of Don't Ever Leave Me
Don't Ever Leave Me
Dandy Nichols was 42 in Don't Ever Leave Me as 'Mrs. Marshall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Now Barabbas
Now Barabbas
Dandy Nichols was 42 in Now Barabbas as 'Smith's Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1949
Poster of The History of Mr. Polly
The History of Mr. Polly
Dandy Nichols was 41 in The History of Mr. Polly as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1949
Poster of Here Come the Huggetts
Here Come the Huggetts
Dandy Nichols was 41 in Here Come the Huggetts as 'Aunt Edie Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1948
Poster of Scott of the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic
Dandy Nichols was 41 in Scott of the Antarctic as 'Caroline'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1948
Poster of Woman Hater
Woman Hater
Dandy Nichols was 41 in Woman Hater as 'Mrs. Burrell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1948
Poster of The Fallen Idol
The Fallen Idol
Dandy Nichols was 41 in The Fallen Idol as 'Mrs. Patterson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1948
Poster of The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
Dandy Nichols was 41 in The Winslow Boy
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
Dandy Nichols was 78+ in In Sickness and in Health
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Objects of Affection
Objects of Affection
Dandy Nichols was 75+ in Objects of Affection as 'Lily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Dandy Nichols was 74+ in Bergerac as 'Mrs. Honeyman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Till Death...
Till Death...
Dandy Nichols was 73+ in Till Death...
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1981
Poster of Late Call
Late Call
Dandy Nichols was 67+ in Late Call as 'Sylvia Calvert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Shirley's World
Shirley's World
Dandy Nichols was 64+ in Shirley's World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Dandy Nichols was 63+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Dandy Nichols was 60+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of NBC Experiment in Television
NBC Experiment in Television
Dandy Nichols was 59+ in NBC Experiment in Television as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Dandy Nichols was 59+ in Till Death Us Do Part as 'Else Garnett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1966
Poster of Ask Mr Pastry
Ask Mr Pastry
Dandy Nichols was 53+ in Ask Mr Pastry
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 25 1961
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Dandy Nichols was 53+ in Maigret as 'Concierge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Dandy Nichols was 52+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Emergency – Ward 10
Emergency – Ward 10
Dandy Nichols was 49+ in Emergency – Ward 10
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1957