Biographies

“I’m a great believer in all things being possible. I shouldn’t be in the least bit disconcerted if I came face to face with a bug-eyed monster from outer space.”

Born in Poland during World War II and sent to a concentration camp from where she escaped, Ingrid Pitt rose from an early life marked by hardship and courage to become a cult figure in the horror movie genre. Her legacy endures through her captivating screen presence

Television Heaven remembers and pays tribute to a versatile British actor who captivated audiences with his intense performances and distinctive voice

His daring narratives and innovative storytelling techniques continue to influence playwrights and screenwriters across the globe. A look back on the life and notable works of Dennis Potter

Bryan Pringle's craggy, down-to-earth looks made him a perfect character actor.

She began her career as a comedienne but her legacy endures as a gifted and much loved character actress who left an indelible mark on stage, screen, and radio. Television Heaven remembers the star whose career spanned music hall and Broadway

Despite portraying the 'very English' Tory politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards, Ian Richardson, a leading stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean works, started out with a Scottish accent, having been born and brought up in Edinburgh

“She was a beautiful kind and generous human being that enhanced the lives of all that knew her as well as a great actress.”

Cardew Robinson, whose career was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows, became a familiar voice on radio and a familiar face on television from the 1950s until the 1990s

Rosenthal left behind a legacy of a vast catalogue of plays, films and television series that include some of the finest dramas ever broadcast on television.