- Date of Birth: 20 July, 1938
- Place of Birth: Doncaster, South Yorkshire , England
- Biography: Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg DBE (born 20 July 1938) is an English actress. She is probably best known for her portrayals of Emma Peel in The Avengers and Countess Teresa di Vicenzo in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Filmography
- The Painted Veil (2007)
- Heidi (2005)
- Charles II: The Power & the Passion (2004)
- Bond Girls Are Forever (2002)
- Victoria & Albert (2001)
- The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001)
- In the Beginning (2000)
- The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries (2000)
- Now Pay Attention 007! (2000)
- The James Bond Story (2000)
- Parting Shots (1999)
- The American (1998)
News
Emma ousted Emily as America's favorite name for a baby girl, according to just-released government data, while Jacob held on to the top spot for baby boy names for the 10th year in a row. ... Full Article
This production is like a party full of interesting guests in which everybody cancels each other out
timesonline.co.uk –
2009-04-20
Dominic Maxwell There is more to a Noël Coward play than polished permawit and devastating diction. But, never mind the subtexts, it needs relish. And this revival by the director Nikolai Foster has everything but the spark of vitality that... ... Full Article
BBC has let down Britain's children
telegraph.co.uk –
2009-03-19
Mark Damazer, Radio 4's Controller, says he is sad to be the executioner of Go4it , the last remnant of public-service broadcasting for children on analogue radio. ... Full Article
'HEDDA' THERE FOR PARKER ONLY
nypost.com –
2009-01-26
The Chick in "The Avengers": 'Memba Her?!
tmz.com –
2008-12-04
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 20-26: July 20: Rockabilly singer Sleepy LaBeef is 73. Actress Diana Rigg ("The Avengers") is 70. Bassist John Lodge of the Moody Blues is 65. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 64. Singer Kim ... Full Article


Diana Rigg - Mother Love
Diana Rigg ~ Eva Peron Documentary
Diana Rigg as The Queen of Sin
Diana Rigg - Morecambe & Wise