- Born
- Birth nameDeirdre Doris Edwards Quemby
- Nickname
- Alternative name: Deirdre Quemby
- Deirdre Quemby was born on January 18, 1946 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), Heckle (2013) and Last of the Summer Wine (1973).
- Gender / Gender identityFemale
- Pronounsshe/her
- Sexual orientationStraight
- Race / EthnicityWhite
- Began dancing at the age of 18 months and became a tap dance teacher at 17 years of age - former pupils include West End and Broadway choreographer Stephen Mear CBE.
- At the age of 73 years took up boxing and jiu jitsu and also completed a gun course.
- She was a stand up comic for 28 years. Appeared on Opportunity Knocks with Hughie Green 1970 and The Comedians 1992 (Granada TV}.
- How do you know how far you can go if you give up?
- Dress up, turn up and never give up
- Why do I love to act? - because for a little while I can be somebody else
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