Avril Angers

Biography

Florence Avril Angers was a trailblazing English stand-up comedian and actress, known for her zestful performances in the post-war London theatre. Born in Liverpool in 1918, she began her career as a dancer with the Tiller Girls and later joined ENSA during World War II, touring the Middle East and Africa. Her breakout roles include Liz Piper in "The Family Way" (1966) and Marigold in "The Green Man" (1956), cementing her reputation as a reliable character comediennes.