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Diana Rigg

Expanding Film and Television Career

Rigg continued to build on her acting success with performances in films such as The Assassination Bureau (1969), The Hospital (1971), and the musical film A Little Night Music (1977). Known for her versatility, she took on a variety of roles across multiple genres, showcasing both her dramatic range and comedic timing.

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Later Career and "Game of Thrones"

In more recent years, Diana Rigg reached a new generation of fans with her role as Olenna Tyrell in the acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones. Her portrayal of the cunning and sharp-witted Tyrell matriarch received critical praise and underscored her enduring talent as an actress well into her later years.

Personal Life

Rigg married Israeli painter Menachem Gueffen in 1973; however, the couple divorced in 1976. In 1982, she married theatrical producer Archibald Stirling. They had one daughter, actress Rachael Stirling, who was born in 1977. The couple divorced in 1990.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 20 Jul, 1938
Age: 81 yrs
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birth Place: Doncaster
residence: Hammersmith
Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Gender: Female
Description: British actress
Spouse: Menachem Gueffen[1973-1976]
Archie Stirling[1982-1990]
Net Worth 2020: 10 million
Net Worth 2021: 10 million
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Last Modified: May 29 2025
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