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Actor
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Died
Birthplace
Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Languages
English
Spouse
Howell John Thomas
Education
Normal College, Alltwen Primary School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (רָחֵל)
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Rachel Thomas is known for acting.
Born in Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK (died at age 89).
Recipient of the Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Rachel Thomas has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (3)
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Biography
Rachel Thomas was a Welsh character actress, who almost always played the stereotypical Welsh mother or grandmother, and appeared regularly on both Welsh and English language television.
She appeared in such classic films as "The Proud Valley "(1940) with Paul Robeson, "Blue Scar" (1949) and "Tiger Bay" (1959). In 1954 she was part of the original BBC Radio cast of Dylan Thomas' radio play "Under Milk Wood", playing the roles of Rosie Probert, Mary Ann Sailors and Mrs. Willy Nilly and went on to play Mary Ann Sailors again in the 1972 film version.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Rachel Thomas?
Rachel Thomas was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was Rachel Thomas born?
Rachel Thomas was born in Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has Rachel Thomas been in?
Rachel Thomas has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include Catacombs (1965), Tiger Bay (1959), Undercover (1943).
What is Rachel Thomas known for?
Rachel Thomas is primarily known as an actor. Rachel Thomas was a Welsh character actress, who almost always played the stereotypical Welsh mother or grandmother, and appeared regularly on both Welsh and English…
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You can find more about Rachel Thomas on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
