Gabrielle Glaister
Gabrielle Glaister (born
27 July 1960,
Moreton-in-Marsh,
Cotswolds,
England) is an
English actress.
Glaister started acting at a very young age, first appearing in stage productions of
Oliver Twist, in the title role, alongside long-time friend
Ben Elton's
Artful Dodger. She is perhaps most well known, however, for her appearances in the
Blackadder series in the role of Kate, also known as "
Bob", the man-servant disguised country girl.
She has starred in several
TV series, among them:
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Blackadder (
1985,
1989)
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Brookside (
1990â€"
1995)
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Coronation Street (
1999â€"
2000)
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Family Affairs (
2004â€"
2005)
She has also played in several movies:
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Buddy's Song (
1990)
*
The Heart Surgeon (
1997)
