Pamela Cundell facts for kids
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Pamela Cundell
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Pamela Cundell in May 2011
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Pamela Isabel Cundell
15 January 1920 |
| Died | 14 February 2015 (aged 95) |
| Resting place | St. Paul's Churchyard, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Bill Fraser 1981 – 5 September 1987 (his death) Leslie Newport-Gwilt 1955–divorced (1 Child) Robert O'Connor 1948–divorced. |
Pamela Isabel Cundell (born 15 January 1920 – died 14 February 2015) was an English actress. She was known for playing interesting and unique characters. Her most famous role was Mrs Fox in the popular TV comedy Dad's Army.
Pamela Cundell was related to Henry Condell. He was one of the managers of William Shakespeare's acting company. Henry Condell also helped publish Shakespeare's plays after his death.
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Her Acting Life
Pamela Cundell came from a family involved in show business. She trained to be an actress at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She started her career performing in plays and summer shows.
Early Television Work
Pamela Cundell first appeared on television in 1957. She worked with many famous comedians of her time. These included Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine, Frankie Howerd, and Benny Hill.
Playing Mrs Fox in Dad's Army
Pamela Cundell became very well known for her role as Mrs Fox in Dad's Army. This was a long-running TV comedy series. Her character, Mrs Fox, was a semi-regular on the show. She was known for always wearing a fox fur draped over her shoulders. In the very last episode of Dad's Army, Mrs Fox married Lance-Corporal Jones. He was played by actor Clive Dunn.
In 2008, Pamela Cundell was interviewed about her time on Dad's Army. This was for a special show celebrating the 40th anniversary of the series.
Other TV Shows and Films
Pamela Cundell appeared in many other television shows. Some of these include Bless This House, The Bill, and On the Buses. She also acted in Are You Being Served? and Casualty. Later in her career, she played Nora Swann in the soap opera EastEnders from 2005 to 2006. She also worked in theatre, including pantomime, and appeared in several movies.
Theatre and Later Years
In her later years, Pamela Cundell was very involved in amateur theatre. She was the President of the Harlequins Theatre Club. This club was located in Mill Hill. She also directed several shows there. She sometimes worked with Frank Williams, who also acted in Dad's Army.
Her Personal Life
Pamela Cundell married actor Bill Fraser in 1981. He was a Scottish-born actor. Bill Fraser passed away in 1987. Pamela Cundell died on 14 February 2015, when she was 95 years old.
