Rachel Thomas
Born February 10, 1905 (Age: 121)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
The Clock
1986
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as Mari
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Age: 81
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
1981
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as Mrs Richard Owen
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Age: 76
Sea Song
1974
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as Lil Carter
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Age: 69
Catacombs
1965
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as Christine
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Age: 60
No Image
After the Funeral
1960
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as Aunty Blodwen
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Age: 55
Tiger Bay
1959
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as Mrs. Parry
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Age: 54
Valley of Song
1953
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as Mrs. Lloyd
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Age: 48