Gabrielle Blunt's remarkable career in theatre and television spanned an impressive six decades, with a diverse range of roles that showcased her incredible talent and versatility.
Her early years in the industry were marked by a breakthrough in film, starring in the 1949 classic "Whisky Galore!". She also appeared in a documentary about the film, which was later included on a DVD release of the original film, providing a fascinating glimpse into her early work.
In the 1960s, Blunt made her mark on British television, starring in the comedy series "A Man of Our Times" alongside George Cole. This role marked the beginning of a successful transition between comedy and drama, with Blunt going on to appear in a wide range of hit comedies throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Some of her most notable roles include "Shine on Harvey Moon" (1982),"One Foot in the Grave" (1990),"Pat and Margaret" (1994),"The Thin Blue Line" (1995),"Drop the Dead Donkey", "The Fast Show", "Harry Enfield's Television Programme", and "Paul Merton - The Series".
Blunt's theatre career was just as impressive, with a long history of regional rep work and touring productions. She was part of the Entertainments National Service Association's European tour in 1945, and appeared in productions such as "The Confederacy" at the York Festival, "This Space is Mine" at the Hampstead Theatre, and "Under Milk Wood" at the Thorndike Theatre.
Later in her career, Blunt appeared in productions such as "Duchess of Malfi" at the Oxford Playhouse, "Fail/Safe" at the Soho Poly, and "Blue Heart" with Out of Joint, touring the UK and Europe before taking the production to New York.
Blunt was married twice and had three children, with her second husband adopting her children from her first marriage. She lived until the age of 95 and passed away in June 2014 at Denville Hall.
