Renee Roberts

Irene Roberts (24 September 1908 – 6 February 1996) better known by her professional name Renee Roberts was an English actress who is best remembered for her portrayal of Miss Ursula Gatsby in Fawlty Towers in both series in 1975 and 1979.[1]

Renee Roberts
Roberts as Miss Gatsby in Fawlty Towers
Born
Irene Roberts

(1908-09-24)24 September 1908
Died6 February 1996 (aged 87)
OccupationActress
Spouse(s)Ronald Frankau
ChildrenRosemary Frankau

She made numerous television appearances in Britain, starting in the 1960s.[2]

Personal life

She was married to the actor Ronald Frankau. Her daughter, Rosemary Frankau, was also an actress.[3]

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References

  1. "Renee Roberts". BFI.
  2. "Renee Roberts". www.aveleyman.com.
  3. III, Harris M. Lentz (May 3, 2018). "Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2017". McFarland via Google Books.


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