Renee Roberts
- February 6, 1996
- 87 years
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Renee Roberts, 87, British actress.
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|Irene Roberts (24 September 1908 – 6 February 1996), better known by her professional name Renee Roberts, was an English actress who is best remembered for her portrayal of Miss Ursula Gatsby in Fawlty Towers in both series in 1975 and 1979, as well as a 1983 episode of Only Fools and Horses.
She made numerous television appearances in Britain, starting in the 1960s.
Personal life
She was married to the actor Ronald Frankau. Their daughter, Rosemary Frankau, was also an actress.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.What was the birth name of the actress known as Renee Roberts?
- A.Irene Robertscorrect
- B.Renee Frankau
- C.Ursula Gatsby
- D.Rosemary Frankau
The actress was born Irene Roberts before using her professional name.
Source: biographical introduction
2.On what date was Renee Roberts born?
- A.6 February 1996
- B.24 September 1912
- C.6 February 1908
- D.24 September 1908correct
Renee Roberts was born on 24 September 1908.
Source: biographical introduction
3.On what date did Renee Roberts pass away?
- A.24 September 1908
- B.24 September 1996
- C.6 February 1908
- D.6 February 1996correct
Renee Roberts died on 6 February 1996.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What was the name of the character Renee Roberts played in Fawlty Towers?
- A.Ursula Gatsbycorrect
- B.Ronald Frankau
- C.Rosemary Frankau
- D.Irene Roberts
Renee Roberts is remembered for playing Miss Ursula Gatsby in Fawlty Towers.
Source: biographical introduction
5.In which decade did Renee Roberts begin making television appearances in Britain?
- A.1980s
- B.1970s
- C.1950s
- D.1960scorrect
Renee Roberts made numerous television appearances in Britain starting in the 1960s.
Source: biographical introduction
6.Who was the husband of Renee Roberts?
- A.Rosemary Frankau
- B.John Cleese
- C.Ronald Frankaucorrect
- D.Fawlty Towers
Renee Roberts was married to the actor Ronald Frankau.
Source: personal life section
7.What is the profession of Rosemary Frankau, the daughter of Renee Roberts?
- A.Actresscorrect
- B.Producer
- C.Writer
- D.Director
Rosemary Frankau, the daughter of Renee Roberts, was also an actress.
Source: personal life section
8.In which years was Renee Roberts featured in Fawlty Towers?
- A.1965 and 1975
- B.1970 and 1980
- C.1975 and 1979correct
- D.1979 and 1983
Renee Roberts appeared in both series of Fawlty Towers in 1975 and 1979.
Source: biographical introduction
9.Renee Roberts appeared in an episode of Only Fools and Horses in which year?
- A.1975
- B.1979
- C.1983correct
- D.1996
Renee Roberts appeared in an episode of Only Fools and Horses in 1983.
Source: biographical introduction
10.What was the age of Renee Roberts at the time of her death?
- A.89
- B.88
- C.87correct
- D.90
The biographical text states that Renee Roberts was 87 years old.
Source: biographical introduction
11.Which television show featured Renee Roberts in 1983?
- A.The Rosemary Frankau Show
- B.Only Fools and Horsescorrect
- C.British Television Archive
- D.Fawlty Towers
Renee Roberts had a role in a 1983 episode of Only Fools and Horses.
Source: biographical introduction
12.What is the professional name of Irene Roberts?
- A.Ursula Gatsby
- B.Renee Robertscorrect
- C.Rosemary Frankau
- D.Ronald Frankau
Irene Roberts is better known by her professional name Renee Roberts.
Source: biographical introduction
13.What was the primary professional career path of Renee Roberts?
- A.Politician
- B.Actresscorrect
- C.Journalist
- D.Athlete
Renee Roberts is identified in the text as a British actress.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Who was the mother of Rosemary Frankau?
- A.British Actress
- B.Ursula Gatsby
- C.Fawlty Towers
- D.Irene Robertscorrect
Irene Roberts, known as Renee Roberts, was the mother of Rosemary Frankau.
Source: personal life section
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