Trivia

Is a genuine Polish countess.

Father was the head of Radio Free Europe in Poland.

Is a qualified hot air balloon pilot.

Best known in the U.S. as the television spokeswoman for VO5 Shampoo during the late 1970s. In those advertisements, she was portrayed as "internationally known and acclaimed actress, Rula Lenska," but since she was virtually unknown in America, she became the topic of jokes.

Born in the U.K. of Polish extraction.

Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Terence Stamp, Julia Ormond, Rupert Friend, Angela Lansbury, Matthew Goode, Daniel Hunt, Sue Johnston, Hugh Bonneville and Julian Fellowes.

One daughter, Lara Deacon, born October 1979 with Brian Deacon.

In the radio series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" played the roles of Lintilla and the Lintillas.

Took over from Lynda Bellingham in the role of "Elizabeth" in 'Simon Mendes Da Costa''s hit-comedy play, "Losing Louis", and touring England alongside Alison Steadman, David Horovich and David Cardy in 2006.

Auditionned for the role of Sable Colby (eventually played by Stephanie Beacham) in The Colbys (1985).

Ex-sister-in-law of Eric Deacon.

Married actor Dennis Waterman in 1987.

She divorced Brian Deacon in 1984.