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Mary Riggans(1935-2013)

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Mary Riggans was born on 19 July 1935 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Dear Frankie (2004), Balamory (2002) and Take the High Road (1980). She was married to Malcolm Taylor. She died on 2 December 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
BornJuly 19, 1935
DiedDecember 2, 2013(78)
BornJuly 19, 1935
DiedDecember 2, 2013(78)
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Known for

Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
Dear Frankie
7.6
  • Nell
  • 2004
Juliet Cadzow, Kim Tserkezie, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Danielle Jam, Andrew Agnew, William Andrews, and Carl Spencer in Balamory (2002)
Balamory
6.1
TV Series
  • Susie Sweet
  • Suzie Sweet
Take the High Road (1980)
Take the High Road
7.0
TV Series
  • Effie Macinnes
  • Effie McInnes
  • Effie McDonald
  • Effie MacInnes
  • Effie Mcinnes
  • Effie Macines
Play for Today (1970)
Play for Today
7.8
TV Series
  • Ellen
  • Telephone Operator
  • Betsie Hawkins
  • Careers Adviser

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Actress

  • Juliet Cadzow, Kim Tserkezie, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Danielle Jam, Andrew Agnew, William Andrews, and Carl Spencer in Balamory (2002)
    Balamory
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Susie Sweet
    • Suzie Sweet
    • 2002–2005
  • Balamory: Seeking Santa (2005)
    Balamory: Seeking Santa
    7.7
    Video
    • Susie Sweet
    • 2005
  • Still Game (2002)
    Still Game
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Sadie
    • 2003–2004
  • Gerard Butler, Emily Mortimer, and Jack McElhone in Dear Frankie (2004)
    Dear Frankie
    7.6
    • Nell
    • 2004
  • Take the High Road (1980)
    Take the High Road
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Effie Macinnes
    • Effie McInnes
    • Effie McDonald ...
    • 1983–2003
  • Screen One (1985)
    Screen One
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Older Wife
    • 1993
  • I, Lovett (1989)
    I, Lovett
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Spider (voice)
    • 1989–1993
  • ABC Weekend Specials (1977)
    ABC Weekend Specials
    7.8
    TV Series
    • (voice, uncredited)
    • 1993
  • Gregor Fisher in Rab C. Nesbitt (1988)
    Rab C. Nesbitt
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Nurse
    • Charity Woman
    • Prim Lady
    • 1988–1992
  • Mark McManus in Taggart (1983)
    Taggart
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Adams
    • 1992
  • The Ship
    TV Movie
    • Peggy
    • 1990
  • The Campbells (1986)
    The Campbells
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Beggar woman
    • 1990
  • Silent Mouse (1988)
    Silent Mouse
    8.5
    TV Movie
    • Felix Gruber (voice)
    • 1988
  • Jeremy Child, James Faulkner, David Robb, and Tom Wilkinson in First Among Equals (1986)
    First Among Equals
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • Mrs. Forster
    • 1986
  • Duel with An Teallach
    TV Movie
    • Crofter's Wife
    • 1985

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Personal details

  • Born
    • July 19, 1935
    • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • December 2, 2013
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK(illness following a stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Malcolm Taylor1962 - ? (divorced, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    One of the most talented radio actresses of her generation in Scotland, specialising in childrens voices encompassing the whole spectrum from crying babies to teenage boys, a rare talent shared by her fellow "High Road" actress, Gwyneth Guthrie.

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