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Stella Tanner

1 Jan 1925Born
26 Mar 2012Died
87Age at death
39Credits

Biography

Stella Tanner (1 January 1925 – 26 March 2012) was an English radio and television actress.

Tanner was born on 1 January 1925 and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She left her focus on dramatic acting to form the Tanner Sisters with her sister, Frances Tanner. Together the Tanner Sisters made hundreds of appearances on British radio and television during the 1950s, even performing alongside Buddy Holly in March 1958. The Tanner Sisters often performed with the Hedley Ward Trio, appearing with them first on the Educating Archie radio show from 1950 to 1952.

Tanner pursued a career in television comedy after she and Frances ended the Tanner Sisters act after ten years.

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Tanner made her television acting debut in 1960 on Sykes and A..., opposite Eric Sykes. She was cast in guest roles in numerous sitcoms, including an episode of The Rag Trade in 1963, Fawlty Towers in 1979, and It Ain't Half Hot Mum in 1981. From 1971 to 1972, she portrayed Adam Faith's girlfriend's mother in the ITV series, Budgie. Tanner was also cast as Luisa di Marco on the EastEnders throughout 1998, as well as a role on Coronation Street.

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Filmography

  1. 2005The Funny Blokes of British ComedyFilm: Mrs. Arrad (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 1997April Fool's DayFilm: Renee
  3. 1986CasualtySeries: Joan Cooper (1 episode)
  4. 1986Slinger's DaySeries: Customer (1 episode)
  5. 1985Bleak HouseSeries: Mrs. Chadband (1 episode)
  6. 1984The BillSeries (1 episode)
  7. 1981Never the TwainSeries: Winnie (1 episode)
  8. 1981The Day of the JanitorFilm: Dolly
  9. 1981Goodbye DarlingSeries: Mavis Twiss (8 episodes)
  10. 1980GrundySeries: Charlotte Boodle (1 episode)
  11. 1980The Gentle TouchSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1978Red ShiftFilm: Tom's Mother
  13. 1977The Upchat LineSeries: Publican (1 episode)
  14. 1977Citizen SmithSeries: Mrs McLaughlin (1 episode)
  15. 1975Fawlty TowersSeries: Mrs. Arrad (1 episode)
  16. 1975My Son ReubenSeries (4 episodes)
  17. 1975OverlordFilm: Mum
  18. 1974It Ain't Half Hot MumSeries (1 episode)
  19. 1972Sex and the Other WomanFilm: Mother-In-Law
  20. 1972Crown CourtSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1972SykesSeries: Brenda (1 episode)
  22. 1971Father's HelpFilm: Eileen
  23. 1971Fun and GamesFilm: Mrs. Jackson
  24. 1971BudgieSeries: Mrs. Fletcher (5 episodes)
  25. 1971Bless This HouseSeries: Doris Grimshaw (1 episode)
  26. 1970RumourFilm
  27. 1969OtleyFilm: Traffic Warden
  28. 1968The Best Pair of Legs in the BusinessFilm: Emma
  29. 1968The Jazz AgeSeries: Lil (1 episode)
  30. 1968The ExpertSeries: Vera Norton (1 episode)
  31. 1968Nicholas NicklebySeries: Miss Knag (2 episodes)
  32. 1966Mystery and ImaginationSeries: Streetwalker (1 episode)
  33. 1964The Four Seasons of Rosie CarrSeries: Edith Barr (1 episode)
  34. 1964Theatre 625Series: Cissie Kahn, Observant Woman, Minna Hinks (2 episodes)
  35. 1964Murder Most FoulFilm: Florrie Harris
  36. 1963FestivalSeries: Woman with Red Hat (1 episode)
  37. 1960Sunday-Night PlaySeries: Ethel Levey (1 episode)
  38. 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries (1 episode)
  39. 1957Emergency: Ward 10Series (66 episodes)

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