Anna Karen | |
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Born | Ann Harrison McCall 19 September 1936 Durban, South Africa |
Died | 22 February 2022 Ilford, London, England | (aged 85)
Resting place | Golders Green Crematorium |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | London School of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1959–2017 |
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Ann Harrison McCall (19 September 1936 – 22 February 2022), professionally known as Anna Karen, was a British actress best known for playing Olive Rudge in the ITV sitcom On the Buses from 1969 to 1973 including its film spin-offs and stage version and Aunt Sal in the BBC soap opera EastEnders on a recurring basis from 1996 to 2017. She also reprised the role of Olive Rudge in The Rag Trade from 1977 to 1978, while her film roles included parts in two Carry On films: Carry On Camping (1969) and Carry On Loving (1970).