Derek Royle
Derek Royle (born September 7, 1928 in Redditch , Worcestershire , England , † January 23, 1990 in London ) was a British actor .
Life
Royle was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed with Brian Rix at the Whitehall Theater in London's West End in the 1950s . Both later worked together in film and television, including the comedy film Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! , and in numerous television films.
Royle made his television debut in 1959 on the BBC television series The Case of Private Hamp , and made his film debut in 1964 in the thriller The Sicilians . In 1967 he starred as Jolly Jimmy Johnson in the Beatles television film Magical Mystery Tour . 1975 to 1976 he played the title role of Dr. Hogg in the children 's series Hoggs’s Back . Shortly before his death, he was Ernest Leclerc in the sitcom 'Allo' Allo! to see.
He was married to makeup artist Jane Royle from 1953 until his death . The actresses Carol Royle and Amanda Royle emerged from the marriage.
Filmography (selection)
watch TV
- 1961: The Arson Squad
- 1963: Emergency Ward 10
- 1967: Magical Mystery Tour
- 1978: Will Shakespeare
- 1979: Fawlty Towers
- 1980: The Jim Davidson Show
- 1983: Number 10
- 1985: The Benny Hill Show (The Benny Hill Show)
- 1989: 'Allo' Allo!
- 1989: The Bill
Movie
- 1964: The Sicilians
- 1968: Even work can be bad (Work Is a 4-Letter Word)
- 1973: Tiffany Jones
- 1980: Death Watch (La mort en direct)
Web links
- Derek Royle in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Derek Royle in the All Movie Guide (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ RADA (English)
- ^ Obituary for Brian Rix , The Guardian (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Royle, Derek |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 7, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Redditch , Worcestershire , England , UK |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 23, 1990 |
| Place of death | London , England , UK |