Prunella Scales
Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Actor
June 22, 1932 - October 27, 2025
Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England, UK
107 credits

Discover Prunella Scales, acclaimed actor known for Howards End, The Boys from Brazil. A career spanning over 73 years. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Prunella Scales

Also known as:Prunella Margaret Rumney West ScalesPrunella Margaret Rumney Illingworthپرونلا اسکیلز

Prunella Scales is a renowned actor born in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England, UK, with 107 credits to their name.

Prunella Margaret Rumney West Scales CBE (née Illingworth; 22 June 1932) was an English former actor, best known for playing Sybil Fawlty, wife of Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), in the BBC comedy Fawlty Towers; for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution (Screen One, BBC 1991) by Alan Bennett (for which she was nominated for a BAFTA award); and for the documenta...

Known For

Complete Filmography

107 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Prunella Scales has contributed to 107 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.5/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

Active since 1952 — present (73 years), Prunella Scales has built a legendary body of work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for actor. Prunella Scales works mostly on screen: 64 films and 43 TV titles.

Current Popularity

Prunella Scales has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.9.

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Which titles feature work by Prunella Scales?

Prunella Scales has contributed to acclaimed titles including Howards End, The Boys from Brazil, Hobson's Choice and more. That is 107 credits in total. Primary field: actor.

Prunella Scales — what are they known for?

Primary field: actor. The highest-rated titles are Howards End, The Boys from Brazil. The career now spans over 73 years.

How many titles does Prunella Scales have?

Credited on 64 films and 43 TV titles. 107 screen credits in total.

Prunella Scales — what are the latest titles?

The most recent projects are The Cancellation Of Fawlty Towers.

Where can I watch titles with Prunella Scales?

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Prunella Scales — Howards End
Prunella Scales — The Boys from Brazil
Prunella Scales — Hobson's Choice

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