Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1946-07-05
- Day of Death2022-09-08 (76 years)
- Place of BirthLevenshulme, Manchester, England, UK
- Also Known As-
Gwyneth Powell
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.
Acting Career
- 2021
Grace
As: Joan Talbot
- 2013
Man Down
As: Mum
- 2011
House of Anubis
As: Gran
- 2008
Echo Beach
As: Ivy Trehearne
- 2007
Piccadilly Cowboy
As: Alice
- 2006
Not Going Out
As: Nice Lady
- 2003
The Royal
As: Bunty Weatherill
- 2000
Back to the Secret Garden
As: Toby, The Maid
1999A Kind of Hush
As: Mrs. P
1996Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
As: Marian Horner
- 1994
Open Fire
As: Gloria Martin
1993Peak Practice
As: Annie Gibson
- 1993
Peak Practice
As: Rose Meredith
1992Heartbeat
As: Shirley Baxter
- 1992
Heartbeat
As: Margaret Millwood
- 1987
Cry Freedom
As: Girl at Funeral
1986Casualty
As: Gloria Pots
- 1981
Loophole
As: Doreen
1980The Enigma Files
As: Anne Gerrard
1978Grange Hill
As: Mrs. Bridget McClusky
1976The Face of Darkness
As: Eileen
1975Breath
As: Elvira Lewis
1965Public Eye
As: Clare
1955Dixon of Dock Green
As: Mrs. Regan