Brian Rix

Born: 1924-01-27

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.


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And the Same to You

as Dickie 'Dreadnought' Marchant
Released: 1960-02-01

Dickie Dreadnought is the boxing-mad nephew of pious clergyman Reverend Sydney Mullet. To...

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Up to His Neck

as Wiggy
Released: 1954-01-01

A maritime farce set in the South Seas. A strong supporting cast includes Brian Rix, Anthony...

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The Night We Dropped a Clanger

as Aircraftsman Arthur Atwood / Wing Cmdr. Blenkinsop
Released: 1959-10-10

The movie takes place during WWII. A dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret...

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Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!

as Barry Ovis
Released: 1973-10-17

Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the...

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Not Wanted on Voyage

as Hollebone
Released: 1957-11-01

The scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage...

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What Every Woman Wants

as Herbert Brown
Released: 1954-06-10

Young couple Mark and Jane are forced to thrash out marital problems in a borrowed room in...

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Dry Rot

as Fred Phipps
Released: 1956-10-31

Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.

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The Night We Got the Bird

as Bertie Skidmore
Released: 1960-11-03

Good natured comic caper charting the misadventures of a hapless bunch of Brighton based petty...

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Nothing Barred

as Wilfred Sapling
Released: 1961-10-10

Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor...

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Britain's Greatest Generation

as Himself
First aired: 2015-05-08

Documentary series that tells the stories of the extraordinary last survivors of the generation...

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