Denise Coffey(1936-2022)
- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Denise trained at the College of Dramatic Art and the Royal Scottish
Academy of Music. She began her career in rep. at the Gateway Theatre
in Edinburgh and then transferred to the Palladium Theatre, also in
Edinburgh, where she appeared in various variety shows. She worked as
an interviewer for BBC radio before finding work as an actress on the
West End stage. Her theatre credits include West End productions of
'High Spirits', 'The Beggars Opera' and 'Let's Get a Divorce' and
numerous productions at the Mermaid Theatre. Denise appeared in the
feature films "Waltz of the Toreadors", "Georgy Girl" and "Far From the
Madding Crowd" and made many television appearances, most notably the
"Stanley Baxter" series, "Do Not Adjust Your Set", "Captain Fantastic"
and "Girls About Town". Denise's pastime interests include sea angling
and playing the flute.
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