Gwyneth Powell
Acting

Gwyneth Powell

Born 1946-07-05 · Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK · Died 2022-09-08

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

ActorCast

Known for

Cry Freedom★ 7.1Viewing moment
Cry Freedom
1987
The Gentle Touch★ 7.2Viewing moment
The Gentle Touch
1980 · Series
Back to the Secret Garden★ 6.3Viewing moment
Back to the Secret Garden
2000
Loophole★ 6.1Viewing moment
Loophole
1981
Man Down★ 6.6Viewing moment
Man Down
2013 · Series
Echo Beach★ 5.6Viewing moment
Echo Beach
2008 · Series
The Enigma Files★ 6Viewing moment
The Enigma Files
1980 · Series
The Guardians★ 6Viewing moment
The Guardians
1971 · Series
BreathViewing moment
Breath
1975
Squadron★ 6.5Viewing moment
Squadron
1982 · Series

Frequent collaborators

Colin McCormackColin McCormackKate HardieKate HardieDavid DakerDavid DakerJonathan HalesJonathan HalesWilliam MarloweWilliam MarloweTony WharmbyTony WharmbyTony DoyleTony DoyleDenzel WashingtonDenzel Washington