About
Ann Way (14 November 1915 – 13 March 1993) was an English film and television character actress. Born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, she began her career in repertory in Birmingham in the 1950s moving from there to the Dundee Rep. Her petite build and deep-set eyes saw her frequently typecast as a stereotypically dotty or timid and mouse-like spinster. She nonetheless appeared in a wide range of roles, including the television series Dr Finlay's Casebook, Emmerdale Farm where she played an aunt of publican and newspaper correspondent Amos Brearly, Fawlty Towers (where she memorably played the Colonel's wife inadvertently served the raw red mullet in "Gourmet Night") and Rumpole of the Bailey as Dodo Mackintosh. She played the vicar's wife in Last of the Summer Wine. She also read the Mrs. Pepperpot books on the children's series Jackanory. Film roles included Carry On Loving (1970),...
Known for
The BillSeries • 1984
All Creatures Great and SmallSeries • 1978
PlayhouseSeries • 1974
Theatre 625Series • 1964
Rumpole of the BaileySeries • 1975
LovejoySeries • 1986
Fawlty TowersSeries • 1975
The GoodiesSeries • 1970
ShoestringSeries • 1979
Sergeant CorkSeries • 1963
Mind Your LanguageSeries • 1977
Q.E.D.Series • 1982
BrazilMovie • 1985
Little Lord FauntleroyMovie • 1980
Once Upon a CrimeMovie • 1992
The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieMovie • 1969
Endless NightMovie • 1972
ClockwiseMovie • 1986
Carry On LovingMovie • 1970
Haunted HoneymoonMovie • 1986
The DresserMovie • 1983