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Alexandra Dane

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Alexandra Dane (born c. 1940[1][2] in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa) is an English actress who appeared in many films including Carry On Doctor, Carry On Loving, other Carry On films, The Ups and Downs of a Handyman, Le Pétomane and Terry Gilliam's Jabberwocky.

Her many television appearances include Not On Your Nellie, Alas Smith and Jones and Pulaski. In 1975, Dane took the part of Nefertiti Skupinski, described as "O'Brien's voluptuous, South African-bred daughter", in The Melting Pot. This was a sitcom written by Spike Milligan and Neil Shand, which was cancelled by the BBC after just one episode had been broadcast.[3]

On stage, she appeared in summer seasons at British seaside resorts such as Torquay and Blackpool, in repertory theatres and with the Shakespeare Theatre Group. She is also interested in painting and sculpting and was married to the Scottish sculptor David McFall until his death.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1963 That Kind of Girl
1964 Goldfinger Flying Circus Pilot Uncredited
1967 Carry On Doctor Ante-Natal Instructor Uncredited
1968 Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River Masseuse
1968 Corruption Sandy
1968 Carry On... Up the Khyber Busti
1969 Carry On Again Doctor Stout Woman
1970 Carry On Loving Emily
1973 The Creeping Flesh Whore
1975 Carry On Behind Lady in low-cut dress
1975 The Ups and Downs of a Handyman Mrs. Knowles
1977 Jabberwocky Landlord's Wife
1979 Le Pétomane

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1962 The Dickie Henderson Show 1 episode
1962 Harpers West One Fenella Best 1 episode
1963 Best of Friends 1 episode
1963 Ghost Squad Party guest 1 episode
1964 The Saint Mathilde 1 episode
1965 Londoners Lucie 1 episode
1965 Riviera Police Waitress 1 episode
1966 No Hiding Place Sandra Hooper 1 episode
1966 Two of a Kind Lil 1 episode
1966 Take a Pair of Private Eyes Girl 1 episode
1969–1970 The Doctors Nella Somers 19 episodes
1970 The Wednesday Play Lexy 1 episode
1971 From a Bird's Eye View Madame Dupont 1 episode
1972 Dear Mother...Love Albert Brenda 1 episode
1974 Not On Your Nellie Beryl 7 episodes
1975–1976 The Melting Pot Nefertiti 7 episodes
1976 The Two Ronnies Woman Being Chased 1 episode
1977 The Upchat Line Editor 1 episode
1978–1979 Hazell Girl on Boat/Moira 2 episodes
1983 The Climber Mrs. Western 1 episode
1985 The Tripods Fatima 2 episodes
1986–1987 Alas Smith & Jones Various roles 7 episodes
1987 Pulaski Health Farm Guest 1 episode

References

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  1. ^ a b "Topless Carry On over a walnut tree" London Evening Standard (12 April 2012). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Carry On actress and Fulham resident launches campaign to save rare tree" My London (24 November 2011). Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. ^ Milligan, Spike; Shand, Neil (1983). The Melting Pot. London: Robson Books. introductory pages. ISBN 0-86051-195-2.
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