Diana Rigg

Date of Birth: July 20, 1938

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Date of Death: September 10, 2020

Biography

Dame Enid Diana Elizabeth Rigg, known professionally as Diana Rigg, was an English actress renowned for her work in theatre, television, and film. She was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, and spent part of her childhood in India before returning to England for schooling. Rigg trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she honed her craft. Rigg gained international fame in the 1960s for her portrayal of Emma Peel in the British television series “The Avengers.” Her performance as the stylish and witty secret agent made her an iconic figure of the era. She also played the role of Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, James Bond’s wife, in the 1969 film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” In addition to her work in television and film, Rigg had an illustrious stage career, receiving numerous accolades, including a Tony Award for her performance in the play “Medea.” In her later years, she continued to captivate audiences with her role as Olenna Tyrell in the hit series “Game of Thrones.”

5 Interesting Facts about Diana Rigg

1. Diana Rigg was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1994 for her contributions to drama.

2. She was fluent in Hindi, having spent several years of her childhood in India.

3. Rigg was the only Bond girl to marry James Bond in the film series.

4. She was an outspoken critic of the British class system and refused a CBE in 1988 before accepting a DBE in 1994.

5. Diana Rigg authored an autobiography, “No Turn Unstoned,” which is a collection of critical reviews sent to her over her career.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Diana Rigg

1. “I hope there’s a tinge of disgrace about me. Hopefully, there’s one good scandal left in me yet.”

2. “The older you get, the funnier you find life.”

3. “I made a bit of a mistake in my youth by not being more productive.”

4. “I’ve always been a gypsy, but when I married, I had to join the human race.”

5. “I’m thrilled to be in something that genuinely has an international following. It’s hard to think of anything else in television history that has crossed so many boundaries.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Diana Rigg’s highest net worth achieved was approximately $10 million.

Children

Diana Rigg had one daughter, Rachael Stirling, born in 1977. Rachael Stirling is an accomplished actress in her own right, known for her work in both television and theatre.