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!
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
The Night We Got the Bird
What Every Woman Wants
Dry Rot
And the Same to You
Not Wanted on Voyage
Up to His Neck
Thark
Nothing Barred

Top Movie Credits

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