The Daredevil 1,193 Posted November 4, 2020 I am aware of the British Character Actors thread but I thought it was time to set Ackland up with his own thread. He was born in 1928, so he may be one to keep an eye on. Possibly one for the 2021 DL. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted November 4, 2020 Has he still got his spunky backpack? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted November 4, 2020 There was a time his voice could be heard on virtually every advert on the telly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted November 4, 2020 For the benefit of posters who can't imagine a world without a Greggs within sausage roll chomping distance of a Greggs, mobile phones or fuck buddies being a commonly accepted thing I should probably point out that Joss Ackland is a veteran character actor due to turn 93 in February and his "selective" filmography on his Wiki page boasts what might best be described as a fuck-ton of roles. Obitable, then. Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Ackland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 202 Posted November 4, 2020 And hes been a bit of a fatty all his life so done well to get to his current age...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,889 Posted November 4, 2020 Played one of my all time favourite movie villains Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,209 Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: what might best be described as a fuck-ton of roles. Done more rolls than a Red Arrows jet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted November 4, 2020 Is there any actual news about him or his health that is noteable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted November 4, 2020 Find it remarkable he's lived as long as he has. He was in a Tales of the Unexpected episode with Denholm Elliott which was broadcast in 1980 and Ackland looked genuinely old then. I'd have him on the list next year with Geoffrey Palmer and Colin Jeavons if they are all at the starting gate for 2021 which I actually doubt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,133 Posted November 6, 2020 On 04/11/2020 at 21:26, Deathrace said: Find it remarkable he's lived as long as he has. He was in a Tales of the Unexpected episode with Denholm Elliott which was broadcast in 1980 and Ackland looked genuinely old then. I'd have him on the list next year with Geoffrey Palmer and Colin Jeavons if they are all at the starting gate for 2021 which I actually doubt. You doubted well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted November 6, 2020 Yes, really sad about Geoffrey. A truly great actor albeit dying peacefully at home aged 93 is a decent way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,133 Posted January 1, 2022 When was his last public appearance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,133 Posted January 1, 2022 Not keeping bad in 2020. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted January 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, Youth in Asia said: Who? Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Lethal Weapon (2?) Shadowlands (BBC version) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted January 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, Youth in Asia said: Who? Seriously? He's a prolific actor who's cropped up on TV, stage and film regularly for as long as I can remember. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSpud42 30 Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Youth in Asia said: Who? 1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey Lethal Weapon (2?) Shadowlands (BBC version) Also 80's tv adaptation of Tinker tailor soldier spy. And appeared in Pet shop boys video of always on my mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodrade 94 Posted January 2, 2022 11 hours ago, Toast said: Seriously? He's a prolific actor who's cropped up on TV, stage and film regularly for as long as I can remember. To be fair his last credit was eight years ago now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, dodrade said: To be fair his last credit was eight years ago now. I forget how young a lot of you are. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted January 3, 2022 He is also one of the rapidly dwindling voice cast of the 1979 trauma inducing animated version of Watership Down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,176 Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Bibliogryphon said: He is also one of the rapidly dwindling voice cast of the 1979 trauma inducing animated version of Watership Down Hannah Gordon, Richard O'Callaghan, Clifton Jones, Lynn Farleigh and Derek Griffiths all appear to still be alive so he's unlikely to be the last survivor as they are all significantly younger than Ackland. Admittedly he's outlived all the other main stars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 483 Posted January 4, 2022 I liked his small role as a Russian diplomat in The Hunt For Red October. He had some good scenes with Richard Jordan in that. Of course, Ackland has outlived Jordan by nearly 30 years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,755 Posted January 4, 2022 On 03/01/2022 at 01:57, Toast said: I forget how young a lot of you are. Any bit part in A Night to Remember..? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,889 Posted January 4, 2022 Great in Lethal Weapon 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
