Brian Rix

Born: 1924-01-27

Birthplace: Cottingham, England

Biography

Brian Rix was a British actor and activist. After a stage and television career spanning more than three decades, Rix became a campaigner for disability causes. He entered the House of Lords as a crossbencher in 1992 and was president of the disability charity Mencap from 1998 until his death.

Known For

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
And the Same to You
The Night We Got the Bird
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
What Every Woman Wants
Nothing Barred
Dry Rot
Thark
Not Wanted on Voyage
Reluctant Heroes

Top Movie Credits

And the Same to You Dickie 'Dreadnought' Marchant
The Night We Dropped a Clanger Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Dry Rot Fred Phipps
Thark Ronald Gamble
Reluctant Heroes Horace Gregory