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Biography
Brian Rix was a British actor and activist. After a stage and television career spanning more than three decades, Rix became a campaigner for disability causes. He entered the House of Lords as a crossbencher in 1992 and was president of the disability charity Mencap from 1998 until his death.
Awards & recognition
- honorary Master of Arts · 1983
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
