Aileen Lewis
Known for: Acting
Prolific and ubiquitous British bit player Aileen Lewis was born Aileen Mary Halsey on April 9, 1914 in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. Nicknamed the Duchess because of her regal bearing, Lewis first began appearing in uncredited minor roles in films in the late 1940's and soon started working profusely from the early 1950's onward. Aileen could be frequently spotted looking elegant in a fancy evening gown as a guest at parties, dancing on the floor at a ballroom, or in the audience at either a concert or ballet. Moreover, her trademark aristocratic manner also led to Lewis being often cast as various upper-class ladies holding court with British royalty or as patrons in posh casinos, nightclubs, or restaurants. Her husband Lewis Alexander was a fairly prolific background player in his own right who occasionally popped up in movies with her. Aileen died at age 99 on February 12, 2014 in Felpham, West Sussex, England.
Filmography
Film
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Floor Show Audience (uncredited)
1975
Series
Paul Temple
'Guilty Party' Audience Member (uncredited)
1969
Series
The Sandbaggers
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1978
Film
Top Secret!
Ballet Audience (uncredited)
1984
Film
The MacKintosh Man
Member of Parliament (uncredited)
1973
Film
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Woman at Kipper Concert (uncredited)
1975
Film
A Touch of Love
Woman in Canteen (uncredited)
1969
Film
The Criminal
Racegoer (uncredited)
1960
Film
Doctor in Distress
Train Passenger (uncredited)
1963
Film
Don't Lose Your Head
Citizen (uncredited)
1967
Film
The Hands of Orlac
Nightclub Audience (uncredited)
1960
Film
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Grace Brothers Customer (uncredited)
1977
Film
Carry On Girls
Town Councillor (uncredited)
1973
Film
Carry On Up the Khyber
Polo Match Spectator (uncredited)
1968
Film
That's Carry On!
Polo Match Spectator (archive footage) (uncredited)
1977
Film
Carry On Jack
Onlooker (uncredited)
1964
Film
Carry On Again Doctor
Lady Dancing at Party (uncredited)
1969
Film
Carry On Cruising
Mrs. Lewis (uncredited)
1962
Film
Carry On Henry
Courtier (uncredited)
1971
Film
No Love for Johnnie
Woman on Euston Station Platform (uncredited)
1961
Film
Doctor at Sea
Lady in Nightclub (uncredited)
1955
Film
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Lady at Conservative Party Meeting (uncredited)
1970
Film
That Riviera Touch
Casino Patron (uncredited)
1966
Film
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
Lady in Bar (uncredited)
1973
Film
The Captain's Table
Passenger in Deckchair (uncredited)
1959
Film
Doctor in Clover
Party Guest (uncredited)
1966
Film
Carry On Emmannuelle
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
1978
Film
Nurse on Wheels
Lady in Pub (uncredited)
1963
Film
Man of the Moment
Secretary (uncredited)
1955
Film
A Severed Head
Woman at Private Members Club (uncredited)
1971
Film
Trouble in Store
Shopper (uncredited)
1953