Biography

Rachel Bell was born in 1950 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Darling Buds of May (1991), Doctor Who (1963) and Dear John (1986). She was previously married to Mike O'Neill.

British actress, especially notable for her comedy roles on stage and TV.

Two children: Jessica and Daniel.

I know I'm a familiar face on TV but not a familiar name. People say to me 'I know your face. Do you work at Marks and Spencer? Or the Post Office? Then I'm obliged to say 'No, I'm an actress' and then we have to go through 'what have I seen you in then?'.