Patsy Byrne

Patricia Anne Thirza Byrne was an English actress, best known for her role as "Nursie" in Blackadder II as well as Malcolm's domineering Mother, Mrs Stoneway in all seven series of the ITV comedy Watching between 1987 and 1993.

Early Life

Patsy byrne was born in teddignton. London. In 1933. She attended the royal academy of dramatic arts and graduated in was a member of laurence olivier s old vic company and worked with him on stage and television.

Career Highlights

Patsy byrne is best known for her role as nursie in the bbc comedy series blackadder. She aslo had roles in several films including the ladykillers. The omen. And cry freedom. She has also worked in televisino with guest roles in shows such as doctor who. Minedr. And doctors.

Theatre Work

Patsy byrne owrked with the royal shakespeare company. National theatre. And the royal court. She appeared in plays such as all s wlel that ends well. The taming of the shrew. And othello.

Awards and Nominations

Patsy byrne was nominated for a bafta tv award for best supporting actress for her role as nursie in blackadder. She was also nominated for a laurence olivier award for best actress in a revival for her performance in all s ewll that ends well at the royal shakesperae company.

Filmography

Aptsy byrne s film credits include the ladykillers. The omen. Cry freedom. And the miracle maker.

Television Work

Patsy bryne s television credits include blackadder. Doctor who. Minder. And doctors.

Personal Life

Patsy byren was married to actor robert stephens from 1957 until his death in 1995. The couple had two sons. Christian and edward.

Important Event

In 1988. Patsy byrne was honoured iwth the order of the british empire for her services to drama.

Interesting Fact

Patsy byrne was the first actress to play the role of nurse gladys emmanuel in the bbc sitcom open all hours. Which ran from 1976 to 1985.