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Tessa Bell-Briggs

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Tessa Bell-Briggs was born in 1952 in Kensington, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Skins (2007), Poirot (1989) and Doctor Who (2023).
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    • Known for

    Nicholas Hoult, Jack O'Connell, Dakota Blue Richards, Dev Patel, Kaya Scodelario, and Kathryn Prescott in Skins (2007)
    Skins
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Rynkowski
    David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
    Poirot
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Daphne the Waitress
    Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who (2023)
    Doctor Who
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Patient
    Alan Cumming in Masterpiece Mystery (1980)
    Masterpiece Mystery
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Daphne the Waitress

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who (2023)
      Doctor Who
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Patient
      • 2025
    • This Way Up (2019)
      This Way Up
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Judy
      • 2021
    • Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks in The Christmas Candle (2013)
      The Christmas Candle
      6.3
      • Widow Leonard (as Tessa Bell Briggs)
      • 2013
    • Alan Cumming in Masterpiece Mystery (1980)
      Masterpiece Mystery
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Daphne the Waitress
      • 2010
    • The Bill (1984)
      The Bill
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Irene Maybury
      • Carol Weaver
      • Neighbour ...
      • 1984–2009
    • David Suchet in Poirot (1989)
      Poirot
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Daphne the Waitress
      • 2008
    • Holby City (1999)
      Holby City
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Margaret Jolly
      • 2007
    • Nicholas Hoult, Jack O'Connell, Dakota Blue Richards, Dev Patel, Kaya Scodelario, and Kathryn Prescott in Skins (2007)
      Skins
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Rynkowski
      • 2007
    • Janet McTeer, Hugh Bonneville, Kerry Condon, Charlie Creed-Miles, Phil Davis, Bernard Hill, Patrick Malahide, David Morrissey, David Oyelowo, Anne Reid, Sarah Smart, Christine Tremarco, Harriet Walter, Jason Watkins, Penelope Wilton, Edward Woodward, Lucinda Dryzek, Rory Kinnear, Lee Massey, and Tyler Anthony in Five Days (2007)
      Five Days
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Market Trader (as Tessa Bell Briggs)
      • 2007
    • Gina's Laughing Gear (2007)
      Gina's Laughing Gear
      7.1
      TV Series
      • 2007
    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Maureen Cowan
      • Teacher
      • 1991–2003
    • Crimewatch File
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Clifton
      • 1998
    • Chris Barrie in The Brittas Empire (1991)
      The Brittas Empire
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Rawlinson (as Tessa Bell Briggs)
      • 1996
    • Amanda Burton, Emilia Fox, Sam Barnard, David Caves, and Genesis Lynea in Silent Witness (1996)
      Silent Witness
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Prison Officer
      • 1996
    • Rumpole of the Bailey (1978)
      Rumpole of the Bailey
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Elsie
      • 1987

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Tessa Bell Briggs
    • Born
      • 1952
      • Kensington, London, England, UK
    • Parents
      • Carmel McSharry

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      Daughter of Carmel McSharry.

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