Felicity Kendal
Felicity Kendal is a British actor working across stage, television, and film, born in Olton on 25 September 1946.
She grew up in a theatrical family and built her career across multiple performance disciplines, establishing herself as a presence on the British stage as well as on screen. Her work in theatre brought her particular recognition, and she received the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress, one of the more competitive honours in British stage performance.
Beyond the stage, Kendal has worked extensively in television and film, demonstrating a range that has kept her active across decades of British entertainment. Her contributions to public life were formally acknowledged when she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a distinction awarded by the Crown in recognition of significant service or achievement.
Her career has remained rooted in the English language and anchored in the United Kingdom, and her work across stage, screen, and television continues to define her professional identity.
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Quotes by Felicity Kendal
As we have more women in power, so the plays and the TV dramas are reflecting what’s happening.
There is one sure way of telling when politicians aren’t telling the truth – their lips move.
In a play, the director is God, and I’m a great arguer. Rather boringly so, I think, about trying different things.
There is the most wonderful thing called Polaris: it’s a very high frequency laser treatment that lifts and tightens the skin.
I’m sure people in the business have said: She’s too old for that part. I don’t hear about it because your agent protects you from those negative things.
I don’t think, until you’ve actually lost somebody you really love, that you can go through that door that allows you to be grown-up.
I can be very difficult if people are not professional, or lazy – or the opposite, which is take themselves too seriously.
I’m not very much of a foodie; I like small amounts of delicious things, but I’ve never overeaten – I’d much rather have a glass of wine.