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{{Short description|English actor and novelist}}
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'''Roland Curram''' (born 1932) is an [[England|English]] [[actor]].
'''Roland Curram''' (born 1932) is an English [[actor]] and novelist.


Curram was educated at [[Brighton College]] and has had a long film, television and theatre career. His appearances include [[Julie Christie]]'s travelling companion in her Oscar-winning film ''[[Darling (1965 film)|Darling]]'' and expatriate Freddie in the BBC soap opera ''[[Eldorado (TV series)|Eldorado]]''. He is the author of three novels:- ''Man on the Beach'' published 2004 by Matador, ''The Rose Secateurs'' (2007) and ''Mother Loved Funerals'' (2010). In 1979 he played Brian Pilbeam in the first series of [[Terry and June]]. The Pilbeam's were Terry and June's annoying neighbours until the Spry's moved in.
Curram was educated at [[Brighton College]] and has had a long film, television and theatre career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oldbrightonians.com/news/notable-obs/film-theatre-television/210-roland-curram-s-1945-48.html|title=Roland Curram (S. 1945-48)|website=Old Brightonians - The Alumni of Brighton College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f88ca02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611125846/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f88ca02|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 June 2016|title=Roland Curram|website=BFI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/3ny/roland-curram|title=Roland Curram &#124; Theatricalia|website=theatricalia.com}}</ref> His appearances include [[Julie Christie]]'s travelling companion in her Oscar-winning film ''[[Darling (1965 film)|Darling]]'' and expatriate Freddie in the BBC soap opera ''[[Eldorado (TV series)|Eldorado]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/darling-v12404/cast-crew|title = Darling (1965) - John Schlesinger &#124; Cast and Crew &#124; AllMovie}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/1401125/index.html|title=BFI Screenonline: Eldorado (1992-93)|website=www.screenonline.org.uk}}</ref> In 1979, he played Brian Pilbeam in the first series of ''[[Terry and June]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/579057/credits.html|title=BFI Screenonline: Terry and June (1979-87) Credits|website=www.screenonline.org.uk}}</ref> The Pilbeams were Terry and June's annoying neighbours until the Sprys moved in.


He also starred as Harold Perkins in the acclaimed BBC TV series ''Big Jim and the Figaro Club'' which was broadcast in July and August 1981.
He also starred as Harold Perkins in the acclaimed BBC TV series ''Big Jim and the Figaro Club'' which was broadcast in July and August 1981.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/big_jim_figaro_club/|title=Big Jim And The Figaro Club - BBC2 Sitcom|first=British Comedy|last=Guide|website=British Comedy Guide}}</ref>


He was married to the actress [[Sheila Gish]] from 1964 until 1985, by whom he had two daughters, the actors Kay Curram and [[Lou Gish]] (1967–2006). Curram came out as gay in the early 90s.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3644011/Mas-spirit-is-still-all-around-the-place.html 'Ma's spirit is still all around the place' - Telegraph<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
He was married from 1964 until 1985 to the actress [[Sheila Gish]], with whom he had two daughters, the actors [[Lou Gish]] (1967–2006) and Kay Curram (born 1974).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/sheila-gish-527926.html|title=Sheila Gish|date=11 March 2005|website=The Independent}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/feb/24/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries|title=Obituary: Lou Gish|first=Michael|last=Coveney|newspaper=The Guardian |date=24 February 2006|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref> Curram came out as gay in the early 1990s, and has since left acting to carve out a second career as a novelist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3644011/Mas-spirit-is-still-all-around-the-place.html|title='Ma's spirit is still all around the place'|first=Maureen|last=Paton|date=19 June 2005|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
* ''[[Up to His Neck]]'' (1954)
* ''[[Up to His Neck]]'' (1954)
* ''[[The Admirable Crichton (1957 film)|The Admirable Crichton]]'' (1957)
* ''[[The Admirable Crichton (1957 film)|The Admirable Crichton]]'' (1957)
* ''[[Dunkirk (film)|Dunkirk]]'' (1958)
* ''[[Dunkirk (1958 film)|Dunkirk]]'' (1958)
* ''[[The Green Helmet]]'' (1961)
* ''[[The Green Helmet]]'' (1961)
* ''[[Incident at Midnight]]'' (1963)
* ''[[Incident at Midnight]]'' (1963)
* ''[[The Silent Playground]]'' (1963)
* ''[[Darling (1965 film)|Darling]]'' (1965)
* ''[[Darling (1965 film)|Darling]]'' (1965)
* ''[[I'll Never Forget What's'isname]]'' (1967)
* ''[[I'll Never Forget What's'isname]]'' (1967)
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* ''[[Parting Shots]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Parting Shots]]'' (1999)


==References==
== Bibliography ==
* ''Man on the Beach'' (2004)
* ''The Rose Secateurs'' (2007)
* ''Mother Loved Funerals'' (2009)
* ''The Problem with Happiness'' (2012)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=0192801|name=Roland Curram}}
* {{IMDb name|0192801}}


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Latest revision as of 22:09, 4 November 2023

Roland Curram
Born1932 (age 91–92)
London, England
Occupation(s)Actor, novelist
Years active1952–present
Spouse
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(m. 1964; div. 1985)​
Children2, including Lou Gish

Roland Curram (born 1932) is an English actor and novelist.

Curram was educated at Brighton College and has had a long film, television and theatre career.[1][2][3] His appearances include Julie Christie's travelling companion in her Oscar-winning film Darling and expatriate Freddie in the BBC soap opera Eldorado.[4][5] In 1979, he played Brian Pilbeam in the first series of Terry and June.[6] The Pilbeams were Terry and June's annoying neighbours until the Sprys moved in.

He also starred as Harold Perkins in the acclaimed BBC TV series Big Jim and the Figaro Club which was broadcast in July and August 1981.[7]

He was married from 1964 until 1985 to the actress Sheila Gish, with whom he had two daughters, the actors Lou Gish (1967–2006) and Kay Curram (born 1974).[8][9] Curram came out as gay in the early 1990s, and has since left acting to carve out a second career as a novelist.[10]

Selected filmography[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Man on the Beach (2004)
  • The Rose Secateurs (2007)
  • Mother Loved Funerals (2009)
  • The Problem with Happiness (2012)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Roland Curram (S. 1945-48)". Old Brightonians - The Alumni of Brighton College.
  2. ^ "Roland Curram". BFI. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Roland Curram | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  4. ^ "Darling (1965) - John Schlesinger | Cast and Crew | AllMovie".
  5. ^ "BFI Screenonline: Eldorado (1992-93)". www.screenonline.org.uk.
  6. ^ "BFI Screenonline: Terry and June (1979-87) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
  7. ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Big Jim And The Figaro Club - BBC2 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide.
  8. ^ "Sheila Gish". The Independent. 11 March 2005.
  9. ^ Coveney, Michael (24 February 2006). "Obituary: Lou Gish". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
  10. ^ Paton, Maureen (19 June 2005). "'Ma's spirit is still all around the place'" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.

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