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About Prunella Scales
Before Prunella Scales started her acting career, she worked as a deputy stage manager. It is believed that her first role came in the 1952 work titled “Pride and Prejudice”. Despite starring in loads of films, Scales had her breakthrough with her performance in the 1963 sitcom named “Marriage Lines”.
She gained lots of praises for her role in “Fawlty Towers” in which she appeared as Sybil.
Family
Her maiden name is Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth. She is the product of the marriage between actress Catherine Scales and her husband John Richardson Illingworth. Her junior brother was called Timothy Illingworth.
She has been married to renowned British actor Timothy West since 1963. Their two children include Samuel West who’s also a celebrated actor.
Education
She schooled at Moira House Girls' School in Eastbourne.
Achievements
Her performance in BBC’s “A Question of Attribution”, where she played the Queen Elizabeth II role, earned her a nomination for a BAFTA award. She also became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1992.
Trivia
A 2014 report indicated that she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
She has worked with some top names in the industry including Richard Briers and Vanessa Redgrave.
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F.A.Q. about Prunella Scales
When is her birthday?
Prunella Scales' birthday is on June 22, 1932.
In how many days is her birthday?
Prunella Scales' birthday is in 58 days
How old is she?
She is 91 years old.
Where is Prunella Scales from?
She was born in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, UK.