Alexandra Dane

Alexandra Dane (born c. 1940 in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa) is an English actress who appeared in many films including Carry On Doctor, Carry On Loving, other Carry On films, The Ups and Downs of a Handyman, Le Pétomane and Terry Gilliam's Jabberwocky.

Her many television appearances include Not On Your Nellie, Alas Smith and Jones and Pulaski. In 1975, Dane took the part of Nefertiti Skupinski, described as "O'Brien's voluptuous, South African-bred daughter", in The Melting Pot. This was a sitcom written by Spike Milligan and Neil Shand, which was cancelled by the BBC after just one episode had been broadcast.

On stage, she appeared in summer seasons at British seaside resorts such as Torquay and Blackpool, in repertory theatres and with the Shakespeare Theatre Group. She is also interested in painting and sculpting and was married to the Scottish sculptor David McFall until his death.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes1962 The Dickie Henderson Show Episode: "The Romance" Harpers West One Fenella Best 1 episode 1963 Best of Friends Episode: "Star Struck" Ghost Squad Party guest Episode: "Mr. Five Per Cent" 1964 The Saint Mathilde Episode: "The Good Medicine" 1965 Londoners Lucie Episode: "Just Call Me Lucky" Riviera Police Waitress Episode: "Duet for Two Guns" 1966 No Hiding Place Sandra Hooper Episode: "The Lifer" Two of a Kind Lil 1 episode Take a Pair of Private Eyes Girl 1969–1970 The Doctors Nella Somers 19 episodes 1970 The Wednesday Play Lexy Episode: "Wine of India" 1971 From a Bird's Eye View Madame Dupont Episode: "Hurricane Millie" 1972 Dear Mother...Love Albert Brenda Episode: "Trouble at t'Mill" 1974 Not On Your Nellie Beryl 7 episodes 1976 The Melting Pot Nefertiti The Two Ronnies Woman Being Chased 1 episode 1977 The Upchat Line Editor Episode: "Pulling" 1978–1979 Hazell Girl on Boat/Moira 2 episodes 1983 The Climber Mrs. Western 1 episode 1985 The Tripods Fatima 2 episodes 1986–1987 Alas Smith & Jones Various roles 7 episodes 1987 Pulaski Health Farm Guest Episode: "The Price of Fame"