Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted May 10, 2012 A mate has started this rather wonderful tribute site to the lesser-known but often supremely talented bit-part players of stage and screen. http://familiar-unknown.blogspot.co.uk/ A few good names in there for end-of-year lists 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,624 Posted May 10, 2012 I sold some books on Amazon a few years ago, and one of them was purchased by Michael Fenton Stevens. He's only 54 though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,639 Posted May 17, 2012 Roy Dotrice (father to oooh Betty Michelle) will be 90 next year but he is said to be appearing in the Game of Thrones mini series 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,639 Posted May 28, 2012 For your consideration veteren theatre actor Richard Pasco, CBE (b.1926) who is married to Barbara Leigh-Hunt (b.1935). Barbara is best known for her performance as Lady Catherine de Burgh in the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice which was made in 1995 and I was surprised to find she was still alive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,639 Posted July 20, 2012 For your consideration veteren theatre actor Richard Pasco, CBE (b.1926) who is married to Barbara Leigh-Hunt (b.1935). Barbara is best known for her performance as Lady Catherine de Burgh in the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice which was made in 1995 and I was surprised to find she was still alive. I was watching said adaptation last night at the behest of my wife and daughter and I wondered about some of the older members of the cast particularly Benjamin Whitrow (Mr Bennett) b.1937 and Christopher Benjamin (Sir William Lucas) b.1934 both still with us and both look like they have enjoyed fine food and wine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted July 20, 2012 Zara Nutley, who was best known for supporting roles in Mind Your Language and Never the Twain, apparently is in a nursing home but there is no listed date of birth or even year. Does anyone know? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,550 Posted July 20, 2012 Zara Nutley, who was best known for supporting roles in Mind Your Language and Never the Twain, apparently is in a nursing home but there is no listed date of birth or even year. Does anyone know? June 12, 1926 (age 86) is the info I was able to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 909 Posted July 21, 2012 Zara Nutley, who was best known for supporting roles in Mind Your Language and Never the Twain, apparently is in a nursing home but there is no listed date of birth or even year. Does anyone know? June 12, 1926 (age 86) is the info I was able to find Thanks for that Worthy of consideration I'd say, her passing wouldn't generate a huge amount of press coverage by any means but enough to meet the criteria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,550 Posted July 21, 2012 Zara Nutley, who was best known for supporting roles in Mind Your Language and Never the Twain, apparently is in a nursing home but there is no listed date of birth or even year. Does anyone know? June 12, 1926 (age 86) is the info I was able to find Thanks for that Worthy of consideration I'd say, her passing wouldn't generate a huge amount of press coverage by any means but enough to meet the criteria I don't know if it's entirely accurate, as there was just one entry that had her D.O.B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted July 30, 2012 If you were willing to change this title to just 'Character Actors', may I just suggest Ellen Albertini Dow. She played Disco Dot in my favourite film, 54 and a lot of grannies. 94 in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,704 Posted October 16, 2012 A mate has started this rather wonderful tribute site to the lesser-known but often supremely talented bit-part players of stage and screen. http://familiar-unkn...blogspot.co.uk/ A few good names in there for end-of-year lists I see the recently-departed (and already mentioned, yes I fucking know, before some twat points it out) John Clive was added to that site just four days before Dicky O. I remember him best as the camp tourist who had his would-be boyfriend nicked by Sally Geeson in Carry On Abroad... which probably says more about my film tastes than I ought to admit, considering he was also in The Italian Job, A Clockwork Orange and Yellow Submarine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 18, 2012 Is that John Clive in that pic? I didn't recognise the name when I heard he'd died b ut I definately can recall seeing that face on tv a lot as a kid.No idea what shows though. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorna doom 18 Posted October 19, 2012 John Stride may be worth watching.....not a well man apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 14, 2012 Well one character actor that'll no longer get the call is Roger Hammond who has died aged 76. A classic "you know him when you see him" actor. I remember him best from the 'Red-headed League' episode of 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' in 1984. Not been a great year for character actors, what with John Clive, Geoffrey Hughes and James Grout biting the dust... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,639 Posted November 14, 2012 I just had to check up to see whether John Savident was still alive and he is. Now aged 74. He is best known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street but the more discerning amongst us will remeber his very creepy and camp turn as Egrorian in the excellent Blake's 7 episode "Orbit". He hit the headlines several years ago when he was stabbed in the neck at his home by someone he met in a bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 14, 2012 What about Margery Mason? Turning 100 next year qualifies her for being mentioned... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,223 Posted November 14, 2012 A mate has started this rather wonderful tribute site to the lesser-known but often supremely talented bit-part players of stage and screen. http://familiar-unkn...blogspot.co.uk/ A few good names in there for end-of-year lists I see the recently-departed (and already mentioned, yes I fucking know, before some twat points it out) John Clive was added to that site just four days before Dicky O. I remember him best as the camp tourist who had his would-be boyfriend nicked by Sally Geeson in Carry On Abroad... which probably says more about my film tastes than I ought to admit, considering he was also in The Italian Job, A Clockwork Orange and Yellow Submarine. You forgot this one Harry........ Twas good being young in the 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 14, 2012 A mate has started this rather wonderful tribute site to the lesser-known but often supremely talented bit-part players of stage and screen. http://familiar-unkn...blogspot.co.uk/ A few good names in there for end-of-year lists I see the recently-departed (and already mentioned, yes I fucking know, before some twat points it out) John Clive was added to that site just four days before Dicky O. I remember him best as the camp tourist who had his would-be boyfriend nicked by Sally Geeson in Carry On Abroad... which probably says more about my film tastes than I ought to admit, considering he was also in The Italian Job, A Clockwork Orange and Yellow Submarine. You forgot this one Harry........ Twas good being young in the 70s. If I didn't know better I'd say that was Sylvester McCoy on the left of that group of robots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,223 Posted November 14, 2012 A mate has started this rather wonderful tribute site to the lesser-known but often supremely talented bit-part players of stage and screen. http://familiar-unkn...blogspot.co.uk/ A few good names in there for end-of-year lists I see the recently-departed (and already mentioned, yes I fucking know, before some twat points it out) John Clive was added to that site just four days before Dicky O. I remember him best as the camp tourist who had his would-be boyfriend nicked by Sally Geeson in Carry On Abroad... which probably says more about my film tastes than I ought to admit, considering he was also in The Italian Job, A Clockwork Orange and Yellow Submarine. You forgot this one Harry........ Twas good being young in the 70s. If I didn't know better I'd say that was Sylvester McCoy on the left of that group of robots... I think you are correct. On the far right is Christopher Biggins. Such a small world is showbusiness, eh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Droosy Posted November 15, 2012 Was Roger Hammond <http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2012/nov/13/roger-hammond> a character actor?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 27, 2013 British actor David Lyon has died at 72 http://www.guardian....avid-lyon-actor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,272 Posted June 27, 2013 David Lyon - that's the guy who played Henry Collingridge, the doomed Prime Minister in House of Cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted October 9, 2013 Veteran actor Paul Rogers has taken a final bow, darlings. Despite finding the time to form Free and Bad Company in the 70s and replace Freddie in Queen in the noughties, he seemed more enamoured of classical music back in 1962. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 9, 2013 Bollocks. Had him on my shortlist for 2014... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 9, 2013 Bollocks. Had him on my shortlist for 2014... Yes, it's that time of year... regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
