Details
Alternate Names: Рэйчел Робертс
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances: - Valley of Song (1953) as Bessie Lewis
Most Important Roles: - Murder on the Orient Express (1974) as Hildegarde Schmidt
- Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) as Mrs. Appleyard
- Yanks (1979) as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton
- A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900 (1975) as Self
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Gloria Rowe / Madame Paillard / Mrs. Richards
- Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) as Brenda
- Foul Play (1978) as Delia Darrow / Gerda Casswell
- When a Stranger Calls (1979) as Dr. Monk
- Great Expectations (1974) as Mrs. Gargery
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981) as Mrs. Dangers
Career Highlights: - Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
- Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
- Yanks (1979)
- A Recollection... Hanging Rock 1900 (1975)
- O Lucky Man! (1973)
- Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)
- Foul Play (1978)
- When a Stranger Calls (1979)
- Great Expectations (1974)
- Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981)
Awards
Awards: - Nominated for 1 Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role (1964)
- Won BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actress (1980)
- Won BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actress (1964)
- Won BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actress (1961)
- Nominated for 1 Golden Globe - Best Actress - Drama (1964)
Full Biography
Rachel Roberts (20 September 1927 – 26 November 1980) was a Welsh actress noted for her fervour and passion; Roberts is best remembered for her forthright screen performances in two key films of the 1960s, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and This Sporting Life, in both of which she played the older mistress of the central male character. In Australia, she is remembered for her performance as Mrs Appleyard in Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock.
