Dilys Watling
Dilys Watling (born Dilys Rhys Jones, 5 May 1943 in Fulmer Chase, Buckinghamshire) is an English actress, best known for appearing on British television (Coronation Street, The Benny Hill Show and The Two Ronnies).
Dilys Watling | |
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| Born | Dilys Rhys Jones 5 May 1943 Fulmer Chase, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Bruce Anderson Owen Teale |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Sidney Rhys Jones Patricia Hicks Jack Watling (stepfather) |
| Relatives | Deborah Watling (maternal half-sister) Giles Watling (maternal half-brother) |
Biography
Watling was born Dilys Rhys Jones, the daughter of actor Ion Rhys Jones and Patricia Hicks (1919–2011). Ion Rhys Jones was killed in action in World War II, and her mother later married actor Jack Watling.[1]
She attended St Mary's Convent School, Woodford, Essex, followed by acting school. She went on to act in repertory theatre and at the Bristol Old Vic. Watling was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut in the short-lived Georgy in 1970. It proved to be her sole Broadway credit. Other stage credits include the musical Pickwick (1964), an adaptation of Dickens's The Pickwick Papers; the role of the Beggar Woman in the 1980 London cast of Sweeney Todd in the West End; and the West End multi-media Dave Clark rock musical Time (1986). She also made occasional film appearances including roles in the comedy Two Left Feet (1963) and the horror film Theatre of Death (1967).
Personal life
Watling has four half-siblings through her mother's marriage to actor Jack Watling. These include actor Deborah and politician/actor Giles Watling.
Watling has been married twice: her first husband was Australian Bruce Anderson, from whom she divorced. After a relationship with actor Christopher Matthews she later married Owen Teale, by whom she has a son, Ion.
TV credits
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1962 | Compact | Gillian Nesbitt |
| 1965 | The Likely Lads Episode: 'A Star Is Born' | Rhona |
| 1965 | United! | Sue Grainger |
| 1966 | Theatre 625 Episode: 'Doctor Knock' | Nurse |
| 1966 | Pardon the Expression Episode: 'Night to Remember' | Miss Foster |
| 1966 | Coronation Street | Merle Baker |
| 1967 | ITV Play of the Week Episode: 'Dr De Waldo's Therapy' | Janet |
| 1967 | Mr Rose Episode: 'The Deadly Doll' | Wendy Lee |
| 1967 | Twice a Fortnight | Various |
| 1969 | Will the Real Mike Yarwood Stand Up? | |
| 1969 | The Frankie Howerd Show | Various |
| 1969 | Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width Episode: 'Arrivederci Roma' | Stewardess |
| 1970 | The Other Reg Varney | Various |
| 1971 | Sykes: With the Lid Off | |
| 1971 | Paul Temple Episode: 'Game, Set and Match' | Marge |
| 1971 | Scott On... Episodes: 'Entertainment'; 'Dress' | |
| 1972-79 | The Two Ronnies | Various |
| 1976 | The Morecambe & Wise Show | Flossie, A Serving Wench |
| 1987 | Harry's Kingdom (TV film) | Dawn |
| 1991 | The Bill Episode: 'Getting Involved' | Mrs Goodall |
| 1994 | Minder Episode: 'A Fridge Too Far' | Mrs Kravitz |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Calculated Risk | Julie |
| 1963 | Two Left Feet | Mavis |
| 1967 | Theatre of Death | Heidi |
References
- Shorter, Eric (2001-05-25). "Obituary: Jack Watling". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
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