Acting
Gwyneth Powell
1946-2022
Known for Cry Freedom, Man Down, Back to the Secret Garden.
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Born07/05/1946
Died09/08/2022
AgeDied at 76
BirthplaceLevenshulme, Manchester, England, UK
DepartmentActing
Biography
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.