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Acting
Dandy Nichols
Dandy Nichols is best known for Till Death Us Do Part, Bergerac, In Sickness and in Health and Maigret. Dandy Nichols was born on May 21, 1907. Dandy Nichols died on February 6, 1986 at the age of 78.
- Born
- May 21, 1907
- Place of birth
- Fulham, London, England, UK
- Died
- February 6, 1986 (78 years old)
Biography
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.
After finding fame in Till Death Do Us Part, Nichols found work in television, notably playing opposite Alastair Sim in William Trevor's production of The Generals Day. She made appearances in Flint, The Tea Ladies and Bergerac. Onstage, she appeared in Ben Travers's comedy Plunder, as well as playing alongside Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud in David Storey's Home, in both London and on Broadway.
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.
After finding fame in Till Death Do Us Part, Nichols found work in television, notably playing opposite Alastair Sim in William Trevor's production of The Generals Day. She made appearances in Flint, The Tea Ladies and Bergerac. Onstage, she appeared in Ben Travers's comedy Plunder, as well as playing alongside Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud in David Storey's Home, in both London and on Broadway.
Known for
Filmography
- 1985In Sickness and in HealthElse Garnett
- 1984Sharing TimeHilda
- 1982Objects of AffectionLily
- 1981BergeracMrs. Honeyman
- 1981Till Death...Else Garnett
- 1981The Bagthorpe SagaMrs Fosdyke
- 1980Time of My LifeMrs Biggs
- 1975Late CallSylvia Calvert
- 1974PlayhouseNanny
- 1973Centre PlayEdith Harrison
- 1972Shirley's World
- 1970Play for Today
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreMrs. Hanley
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967NBC Experiment in Television(voice)
- 1967ITV PlayhouseMrs. Harris
- 1966Till Death Us Do PartElse Garnett
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthMrs Turton
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreNancy Broughton
- 1964Story ParadeElsie Jakes
- 1961Ask Mr Pastry
- 1961Drama 61-67Lilly
- 1960MaigretConcierge
- 1960Sunday-Night PlayRosie Pennyfeather
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1957Emergency: Ward 10
- 1956Armchair TheatreMrs. Tremblow
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dandy Nichols been in?
Dandy Nichols is best known for Till Death Us Do Part, Bergerac, In Sickness and in Health and Maigret.
When was Dandy Nichols born?
Dandy Nichols was born on May 21, 1907. (Fulham, London, England, UK)
How old is Dandy Nichols?
Dandy Nichols died on February 6, 1986 at the age of 78.
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·