Miriam Karlin
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Miriam Karlin (born 23 June 1925 in London) is a British actress known for playing the belligerent, militant shop steward Paddy in the The Rag Trade, a British sitcom set in a textile factory.
Paddy would use the slightest opportunity to cause a strike; her trademark and catchphrase was blowing a whistle and shouting "Everybody out!" She played the role, to great success, between 1961 and 1963. The show was later resurrected by the BBC's rival channel, ITV. Sadly this was a pale imitation of the original, yet despite poor scripts, Miriam's performance as the feisty Paddy was excellent.
Her film roles include A Clockwork Orange and The Millionairess.
She later played Yetta Feldman, the Jewish ghost, in the rather fey BBC sitcom So Haunt Me. She also starred with Topol in Fiddler on the Roof.
Miriam Karlin is a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association.
