About Renee Roberts
Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 87). Renee Roberts was a British actor.
Irene Roberts (24 September 1908 – 6 February 1996), better known by her professional name Renee Roberts, was an English actress who is best remembered for her portrayal of Miss Ursula Gatsby in Fawlty Towers in both series in 1975 and 1979, as well as a 1983 episode of Only Fools and Horses.
She made numerous television appearances in Britain, starting in the 1960s.
Personal life She was married to the actor Ronald Frankau. Their daughter, Rosemary Frankau, was also an actress.
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Who was Renee Roberts?
British actress (1908-1996)
When was Renee Roberts born?
Renee Roberts was born on 24 September 1908 in England.
When did Renee Roberts die?
Renee Roberts died on 6 February 1996 in Wandsworth.
What was Renee Roberts's occupation?
Renee Roberts was an actor.
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Renee Roberts was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Renee Roberts. https://biography.guide/renee-roberts/
MLA: "Renee Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/renee-roberts/.
Chicago: "Renee Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/renee-roberts/.
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