Rachel Roberts

British actress (1927-1980)

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Lived 1927–1980, aged 53United Kingdom
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  • Era
    1927–1980
    Aged 53
  • Known for
    Murder on the Orient E…
    1974
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Updated 2026-06-20

Rachel Roberts was a Welsh actress. She is best remembered for her screen performances as the older mistress of the central male characters in both Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) and This Sporting Life (1963). For each, she won the BAFTA Award for Best British Actress. She was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for This Sporting Life. Her other notable film appearances included Murder on the Orient Express (1974), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) and Yanks (1979).

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  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
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