Rachel Thomas
Acting•Born February 10, 1905•Died February 8, 1995 (age 89)•Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Biography
Rachel Thomas was a Welsh character actress, who almost always played the stereotypical Welsh mother or grandmother, and appeared regularly on both Welsh and English language television. She appeared in such classic films as "The Proud Valley "(1940) with Paul Robeson, "Blue Scar" (1949) and "Tiger Bay" (1959). In 1954 she was part of the original BBC Radio cast of Dylan Thomas' radio play "Under Milk Wood", playing the roles of Rosie Probert, Mary Ann Sailors and Mrs. Willy Nilly and went on to play Mary Ann Sailors again in the 1972 film version.
Known For
Filmography
1992
Under Milk Wood
Movieas Rosie Probert / Mary Anne Sailors / Mrs Willy Nilly (voices) (archive sound)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayFebruary 10, 1905
Day of DeathFebruary 8, 1995
Place of BirthAlltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
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