Isobel Black

Isobel Black
Born	Isobel Amy Black (1943-12-15) 15 December 1943 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Occupation	actress
Spouse	James Gatward
Children	3 daughters

Isobel Amy Black (born 15 December 1943 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British actress who is known for her roles on film and television. She is the daughter of the screenwriter Ian Stuart Black

She is possibly best known for her parts in films such as The Kiss of the Vampire (1963), Twins of Evil (1971) (both horror films made by Hammer), The Magnificent Two (1967) with Morecambe and Wise, David Copperfield (1969), and 10 Rillington Place (1971).

She has also made many appearances on television, including Dixon of Dock Green, Elephant Boy, Danger Man, The Plane Makers, The Avengers, Adam Adamant Lives!, The Troubleshooters, The Spies, Mystery and Imagination, Department S, Ace of Wands, The Capone Investment and The Brief (1984).

As Isobel Gatward, she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2017 New Year Honours for her services to the charitable sector, in particular her work for the Mayflower Theatre Trust in Southampton over the past 30 years.

Partial filmography

• The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) - Tania
• The Magnificent Two (1967) - Officer Juanita
• 10 Rillington Place (1971) - Alice
• Twins of Evil (1971) - Ingrid Hoffer

External links

• Isobel Black at IMDb