Bella Emberg was an English actress best known for her roles in History of the World: Part I, Doctor Who, and Pompidou. She was born on September 16, 1937, in Brighton, East Sussex, England, and passed away on January 12, 2018, in Isle of Wight, England.
Personal and Family Life
Bella Emberg, whose birth name was Sybil Dyke, had a versatile career in television and film. She was known for being part of both the 20th and 21st-century Doctor Who series. Bella reprised her role as Mrs. Croot in Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride, although her scene was ultimately cut.
Career Highlights
Emberg was also recognized for her role as the traffic warden in the popular TV series Man About the House. Over her long-standing career, she made appearances in various iconic British shows and became a well-loved figure in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Bella Emberg died from alcohol poisoning on January 12, 2018. Her contributions to British television and her memorable characters have left a lasting impact on audiences and the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sammy’s Super T-Shirt | 1978-01-01 | Woman at door |
| Blasphemy at the Old Bailey | 1977-09-18 | Juror (uncredited) |
| The Benny Hill Show | 1969-11-19 | |
| Callan | 1967-07-08 | |
| Trial & Retribution | 1997-10-19 | |
| Russ Abbot’s Madhouse | 1980-04-12 | |
| The Les Dennis Laughter Show | 1987-06-13 | |
| Surprise, Surprise | 1984-05-06 | Self |
| Pennies from Heaven | 1978-03-07 | Mrs Corder |
| The Russ Abbot Show | 1986-05-26 | |
| Freddie Starr’s Variety Madhouse | 1979-10-27 | |
| Father Brown | 1974-09-26 | |
| Grange Hill | 1978-02-08 | Cleaner |
| In the Long Run | 2018-03-29 | Sheila |
| Doctor Who | 2005-03-26 | Mrs. Croot |
| George and Mildred | 1976-09-06 | Woman in Park |
| Bullseye | 1981-09-28 | Self |
| Live From Her Majesty’s | 1983-01-16 | Self |