Alexandra Dane (born ''c''. 1940
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) is an English actress who appeared in many films including ''

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.'' Her many television appearances include '' Not On Your Nellie'', '' Alas Smith and Jones'' and ''Pulaski''. In 1975, Dane took the part of Nefertiti Skupinski, described as "O'Brien's voluptuous, South African-bred daughter", in ''The Melting Pot''. This was a sitcom written by

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and Neil Shand, which was cancelled by the BBC after just one episode had been broadcast. On stage, she appeared in summer seasons at British seaside resorts such as

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, in repertory theatres and with the Shakespeare Theatre Group. She is also interested in painting and sculpting and was married to the Scottish sculptor David McFall until his death.

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