Myrtle Devenish

Myrtle Devenish (29 July 1912 – 21 January 2007) was a British film actress. She appeared in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film Brazil, in a 1988 episode of Crimewatch, and had a role in the 1980s drama Together. Played the part of Beryl, one half of husband and wife contestants on 'Your money or your life' gameshow segment (Jim Broadbent was the quizmaster) in the 1981 film, Time Bandits. She also played Mrs Liversage, the cake shop owner in a number of episodes of Worzel Gummidge in the 1980s.

Devenish was born in Ebbw Vale, Wales.

Filmography Year Title Role Ref 1976 Mr Smith Anon 1978 The Professionals Old lady 1981 Time Bandits Beryl 1983 The Crimson Permanent Assurance Tea Lady Runners The Hotel - Lady on Telephone 1984 Ever Decreasing Circles Old Lady 1985 Brazil Typist in Jack's Office 1986 L'étincelle Grany 1988 The Hound of the Baskervilles Postmistress