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Videos (see all 13)
The Way Ahead (1944) -- A group of conscripts are called up into the infantry during WWII. At first they appear a hopeless bunch but their sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mould them into a good team...
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) -- Clip: Soccer game
The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) -- Trailer for this classic comedy
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) -- Featurette: A step in the right direction
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) -- Clip: Briny sea

Overview

Date of Birth:
13 March 1913, Cardiff, Wales, UK more
Date of Death:
21 April 1995, Leesburg, Florida, USA more
Mini Biography:
She was aptly and affectionately dubbed "Two Ton Tessie" not only for... more
Trivia:
Won Broadway's 1964 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress... more
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Up 72% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Self
Actress:
  1. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) .... Mrs. Hobday
    ... aka Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 25th Anniversary Special Edition (USA: longer version)

  2. The Best House in London (1969) .... Singer
  3. "As Good Cooks Go" (1969) TV series .... Blodwen O'Reilly
  4. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) (TV) .... Tessie O'Toole
    ... aka Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (USA: informal title)
  5. The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) .... Alice Foss (telephone operator)
  6. Mr. Scrooge (1964) (TV) .... Mrs. Cratchit

  7. The Shiralee (1957) .... Bella Sweeney

  8. Somewhere in Politics (1949) .... Daisy Smart
  9. Holidays with Pay (1948) .... Pansy Rogers
Soundtrack:
  1. "Toast of the Town" (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #17.19 (1964) TV episode (performer: "I've Got Rhythm" (uncredited), "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" (uncredited), "Two-Ton Tessie from Tennessee" (uncredited))

  2. The Blue Lamp (1950) (performer: "There Isn't Enough to Go Round" (uncredited), "Looking for a Lad" (uncredited))

  3. Somewhere in Politics (1949) (performer: "Spade And Bucket")
  4. Holidays with Pay (1948) (performer: "Strolling Along By The Seaside", "He Isn't Much To Look At")
  5. London Town (1946) (performer: "My Heart Goes Crazy", "Don't Dilly Dally on the Way", "Any Old Iron", "Wot Cher, Knock 'em in the Old kent Road")
    ... aka My Heart Goes Crazy (USA: cut version)
Self:
  1. "This Is Your Life" .... Herself (1 episode, 1984)
        - Tessie O'Shea (1984) TV episode .... Herself

  2. "The Word" (1978) TV mini-series .... Herself
  3. "The Good Old Days" .... Herself - Performer (3 episodes, 1969-1976)
        - Episode dated 22 January 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Herself - Performer
        - Episode dated 13 August 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Herself - Performer
        - Episode dated 26 June 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Herself - Performer
  4. "Looks Familiar" .... Herself - Guest (2 episodes, 1973-1974)
        - Episode #4.1 (1974) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
        - Episode #3.6 (1973) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
  5. "The Golden Shot" .... Herself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode dated 19 March 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "Saturday Variety" .... Herself (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #1.4 (1972) TV episode .... Herself
  7. "Maggie's Place" .... Herself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 29 August 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Herself
  8. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 6 May 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Herself

  9. "The David Frost Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #2.21 (1969) TV episode .... Herself
  10. "The Liberace Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.9 (1969) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "Set 'em Up Joe" .... Herself (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka Joe (UK: second season title)
        - Episode #1.5 (1969) TV episode .... Herself
  12. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 21 August 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  13. "Toast of the Town" .... Herself - Singer / ... (4 episodes, 1963-1967)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #20.38 (1967) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #17.35 (1964) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #17.19 (1964) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #17.12 (1963) TV episode .... Singer
  14. "Girl Talk" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1966-1967)
        - Episode dated 3 April 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 22 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  15. "The Entertainers" (1964) TV series .... Regular (unknown episodes, 1964)

  16. The Blue Lamp (1950) .... Herself

  17. London Town (1946) .... Herself
    ... aka My Heart Goes Crazy (USA: cut version)
  18. The Way Ahead (1944) .... Herself - ENSA Entertainer
    ... aka The Immortal Battalion (USA: cut version)

Additional Details

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Genres:
Comedy | Music | Family | Drama more
Plot Keywords:
Based On Novel | Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | Ealing more

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