Brian Rix

Brian Rix

Known For

Acting

Born

January 27, 1924

Died

January 1, 1998 (aged 73)

Birthplace

Cottingham, England

Biography

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.