Actor
Ruth Madoc
Born April 16, 1943 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Died December 9, 20229 films
Ruth Madoc ((born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022)) was an English-born, Welsh actress and singer. She was brought up in Llansamlet, near Swansea.
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She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!".
In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood".
She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.
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The best way into Ruth Madoc's work
First watchFiddler on the Roof19717.7as Fruma SarahA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
9 films as actor- 2022Cardiff
- 2019Creepy Pasta Salad
- 2001Very Annie MaryMrs Ifans
- 1997Agatha Christie's The Pale HorseSybil Stamfordis
- 1994An Audience with Bob Monkhouse
- 1981The Life and Times of David Lloyd GeorgeLizzie Davies
- 1977The Prince and the PauperMoll
- 1972Under Milk WoodMrs Dai Bread Two
- 1971Fiddler on the RoofFruma Sarah