Gwyneth Powell

Born

1946-07-05

Died

2022-09-08

Birthplace

Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.