Portrait of Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell

Acting

Biography

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

Born: July 5, 1946

Place of Birth: Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

Filmography

2021
Grace

as Joan Talbot

2013
Man Down

as Mum

2012
2011
2008
Echo Beach

as Ivy Trehearne

2007
2006
Not Going Out

as Nice Lady

2003
The Royal

as Bunty Weatherill

2000
Back to the Secret Garden

as Toby, The Maid

1999
1996
1994
Open Fire

as Gloria Martin

1993
Peak Practice

as Annie Gibson

1993
Peak Practice

as Rose Meredith

1992
Heartbeat

as Shirley Baxter

1992
Heartbeat

as Margaret Millwood

1987
Cry Freedom

as Girl at Funeral

1986
Casualty

as Gloria Pots

1981
Loophole

as Doreen

1980
The Enigma Files

as Anne Gerrard

1978
Grange Hill

as Mrs. Bridget McClusky

1975
Breath

as Elvira Lewis

1965
Public Eye

as Clare

1955
Dixon of Dock Green

as Mrs. Regan

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