Hale also starred in Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and the Doctor Who serial The Happiness Patrol. <\/p>
British actress Georgina Hale has died at the age of 80, it has been confirmed.<\/p>\n
The star was known for roles in a number of films by the maverick British director Ken Russell, including The Devils, The Boy Friend and Mahler, the latter of which saw her awarded a BAFTA Film Award for Newcomer to Leading Film Roles in 1975.<\/p>\n
She had an extensive TV career, appearing in roles on both Emmerdale and Hollyoaks and starring in the 1988 Doctor Who serial The Happiness Patrol alongside Sylvester McCoy, while she was also known for her role as eponymous villain T-Bag in the hit children\u2019s TV show between 1990 and 1992.<\/p>\n
Her other screen credits include the films Voyage of the Damned, The French Lieutenant\u2019s Woman and Castaway as well as episodes of a number of popular TV shows such as Minder, One Foot in the Grave, and The Bill. Her final TV appearance came in a 2016 episode of Holby City.<\/p>\n
Hale also regularly acted on stage, with highlights from her career including an Olivier Award-nominated performance in the comedy play Steaming and productions of \u00a0Mourning Becomes Electra, The Guardsman, and Endgame.<\/p>\n
BAFTA paid tribute to Hale with a statement<\/a> on social media, writing: \u201cWe\u2019re saddened to learn of the passing of Georgina Hale. Well known for her award-winning work in the films of Ken Russell, she was awarded Most Promising Newcomer To Leading Film Roles in 1975.\u201d<\/p>\n We\u2019re saddened to learn of the passing of Georgina Hale. Well known for her award-winning work in the films of Ken Russell, she was awarded Most Promising Newcomer To Leading Film Roles in 1975.https:\/\/t.co\/vpd3qKnfMm<\/a><\/p>\u2014 BAFTA (@BAFTA) January 10, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>