Gwyneth Powell

Actor · born 5 July 1946 · Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

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.

Where to start: Cry Freedom (1987).

As actor 9

Piccadilly Cowboy (2007) poster

Piccadilly Cowboy

2007 · 10.0/10

Back to the Secret Garden (2000) poster

Back to the Secret Garden

2000 · 6.4/10

A Kind of Hush (1999) poster

A Kind of Hush

1999 · 10.0/10

Open Fire (1994) poster

Open Fire

1994 · 7.3/10

Cry Freedom (1987) poster

Cry Freedom

1987 · 7.0/10

Loophole (1981) poster

Loophole

1981 · 6.2/10

Dying Day

1980

Dying Day

1980 · 8.0/10

The Face of Darkness (1976) poster

The Face of Darkness

1976 · 8.0/10

Breath (1975) poster

Breath

1975

TV shows 9

Man Down (2013) poster

Man Down

TV · 2013 · 6.7/10

House of Anubis (2011) poster

House of Anubis

TV · 2011 · 8.2/10

Absolute Cinema

The Gemma Factor

2010

The Gemma Factor

TV · 2010 · 6.0/10

Echo Beach (2008) poster

Echo Beach

TV · 2008 · 5.6/10

A Touch of Frost (1992) poster

A Touch of Frost

TV · 1992 · 7.6/10

Squadron (1982) poster

Squadron

TV · 1982 · 6.5/10

Grange Hill (1978) poster

Grange Hill

TV · 1978 · 6.7/10

Villains (1972) poster

Villains

TV · 1972 · 7.5/10

The Guardians (1971) poster

The Guardians

TV · 1971 · 6.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gwyneth Powell movie?

By viewer score, Cry Freedom (1987) at 7.0/10.

What are Gwyneth Powell’s most popular movies?

Cry Freedom.

How many movies has Gwyneth Powell made?

9 films on TMDB, 9 as actor.