Brian Rix

Acting

Brian Rix

Born January 27, 1924 · Cottingham, England

Died January 1, 1998 · aged 73

Brian Rix was a British actor and activist. After a stage and television career spanning more than three decades, Rix became a campaigner for disability causes. He entered the House of Lords as a crossbencher in 1992 and was president of the disability charity Mencap from 1998 until his death.

Known For

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! · 1973
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
4.21973
MovieComedy
Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.
Nothing BarredNothing Barred · 1961
Nothing Barred
7.01961
MovieComedy
Penniless Lord Whitebait's plan to save his sinking fortunes is to open stately Whitebait Manor to the public. But the public ignores his gesture, and his fortunes fade even further, with a stream of debts threatening to run into a deluge when his daughter's fiancé demands a plush and costly wedding. Where is the cash to come from? Whitebait and his servant Spankforth's answer is a scam involving the theft of a valuable painting from the Manor. How could such a cunningly original ruse fail?
The Night We Dropped a ClangerThe Night We Dropped a Clanger · 1959
The Night We Dropped a Clanger
5.81959
MovieComedyWar
During WWII, a dashing British RAF Officer is earmarked for a secret mission behind enemy lines in occupied France, but wishing to distract the enemy, enlists a person to double for him and thereby draw attention to North Africa. An unlikely airman is found and tutored in the ways of an English officer.
Up to His NeckUp to His Neck · 1954
Up to His Neck
1954
Movie
A maritime farce set in the South Seas. A strong supporting cast includes Brian Rix, Anthony Newley & Harry Fowler.
And the Same to YouAnd the Same to You · 1960
And the Same to You
5.91960
MovieComedy
Dickie Dreadnought is the boxing-mad nephew of pious clergyman Reverend Sydney Mullet. To mollify his disapproving uncle, Dickie embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his budding boxing career a secret, with he and his tough-talking promoter Wally Burton both pretending to be devout 'men of the cloth'.
What Every Woman WantsWhat Every Woman Wants · 1954
What Every Woman Wants
6.61954
MovieDrama
Young couple Mark and Jane are forced to thrash out marital problems in a borrowed room in Jane’s parents’ tiny house. Meanwhile, Jane’s cousin, Jim - back from the war in Korea - and Mark’s involvement in left-wing politics place further strain on the relationship. Can grandfather help?
Dry RotDry Rot · 1956
Dry Rot
7.71956
MovieComedy
Comedy about a trio of not particularly bright bookmakers who try to fix a horse race.
Not Wanted on VoyageNot Wanted on Voyage · 1957
Not Wanted on Voyage
7.01957
MovieComedy
The scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated chief steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Brough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Broughs’ jewels are stolen…

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Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! · 1973
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
4.21973
MovieComedy
Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.

Barry Ovis