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Maria Zena Schneider (22 September 1929 – 21 April 2023), known professionally as Maria Charles, was an English film, television and stage actress, director and comedienne. She was probably best known for her performance as the overbearing mother Bea Fisher in the ITV sitcom Agony.
Maria Charles was a British stage and screen actress who appeared in numerous roles, including Dickensian characters, Jewish matriarchs and kindly old ladies. She died in 2023 at the age of 93 and was the mother of actress Kelly Hunter.
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May 4, 2023 · Maria Charles has died aged 93 after a long and successful career in the arts dating back to 1945. She appeared on the cobbles back in 2005 as Blanche Hunt’s close pal, however, Maria’s career began years prior, as she was most frequently known for her role as Bea Fisher on the ITV sitcom Agony.
May 4, 2023 · Corrie star Maria Charles, best known for her role as Lina Thistlewood in Coronation Street and Bea Fisher in Agony has died aged 93. She had a long and successful acting career that spanned over seven decades, including appearances in multiple dramas and stage productions.
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Jun 29, 2023 · It was a career spanning seven decades that saw Maria Charles, who has died aged 93, often portray Jewish characters in the UK and the US. She played Madge Fellows in early episodes of Thomas and...
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May 4, 2023 · Coronation Street and Hot Fuzz actress Maria Charles has died at the age of 93. Fans have led tributes to the London-born star who passed away on April 21. Charles is best-known for having played Lena Thistlewood in Coronation Street.