Prunella Scales
British actress
- Full name
- Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth
- Born
- 22 June 1932Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England
- Died
- 27 October 2025aged 93 · Londres
- Nationality
UK - Height
- 1.61 m
- Star sign
- Cancer
- Years active
- 1959–2015
Known for
About Prunella Scales
Prunella Scales was a British actress. They were born on 22 June 1932 in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England. Their career spanned 8 titles, among them Johnny English (2003), Wolf (1994) and Howards End (1992).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Prunella Scales is Room at the Top (1959); in all, 8 films over 56 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Johnny English (2003), with 16 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1990s, with 3 titles.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2015
The Big Knights
Queen Melissa
- 2012
Run for Your Wife
Woman at pub
- 2003
- 1995
- 1994
Wolf
Maude
- 1992
- 1978
- 1959
Where to watch Prunella Scales
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2003
- 1992
- 1978
- 1959
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
Family and relationships
- Children
- Samuel West
Questions about Prunella Scales
Where was Prunella Scales born?
Prunella Scales was born on 22 June 1932 in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England.
When did Prunella Scales die?
Prunella Scales died on 27 October 2025, aged 93. They died in Londres.
How tall is Prunella Scales?
Prunella Scales is 1.61 m tall (5 ft 3 in).
Does Prunella Scales have children?
Yes, Prunella Scales had a son: Samuel West.
How many films and TV shows has Prunella Scales been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for Prunella Scales, from Room at the Top (1959) to The Big Knights (2015).
What is Prunella Scales's star sign?
Prunella Scales was a Cancer: born on 22 June.
Page reviewed on 20 June 2019.