Prunella Scales: Biography, Facts and Career
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Prunella Margaret Rumney West (née Illingworth; 22 June 1932 – 27 October 2025), known professionally as Prunella Scales, was an English actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Sybil Fawlty in the BBC television sitcom Fawlty Towers (1975–1979) and her performance as Queen Elizabeth II in Alan Bennett's A Question of Attribution (1991), which earned her a BAFTA nomination. She later appeared in the TV documentary series Great Canal Journeys (2014–2019), travelling waterways in the UK and abroad with her husband, the actor Timothy West.
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- Full name: Prunella Scales
- Born: 1932-06-22
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q271348
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Who is Prunella Scales?
Prunella Margaret Rumney West (née Illingworth; 22 June 1932 – 27 October 2025), known professionally as Prunella Scales, was an English actress.
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Prunella Scales is United Kingdom.
When was Prunella Scales born?
Prunella Scales was born on 1932-06-22.
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