Maureen Riscoe(1921-2003)
- Casting Director
- Actress
Born an only child in 1921, Maureen Riscoe became a casting agent as
WWII ended. After a period in the theatre, she got a job in radio and
film and made several appearances on screens big and small. After
losing interest in acting she became an assistant to several actor's
agents. In the 1960s she changed career again and took a job within the
casting department of Yorkshire Television. After several years here,
she moved to ATV in the same capacity. No matter her ability to take
risks on unknown, but talented actors, she will be long remembered for
several tales of her younger exploits. Once, when the Thorndike Theatre
was having its annual ball, Riscoe and two other agents entered by
sliding down the banisters. Riscoe ended up in a heap in front of the
intimidating director of the theatre. She is said to have risen to her
feet, cried "marvellous party darling" and gone to the bar! Riscoe died
on 26th November 2003.
