Donald Hewlett
Donald Hewlett (born August 30, 1920 in Northenden , Manchester , † June 4, 2011 in London ) was a British actor .
Life
Donald Hewlett served on Orkney during World War II . He is a founding member of the Kirkwell Arts Club . Hewlett's acting work took place predominantly in television series. His career began in 1954 when he played Lincoln Green in the film Orders are Orders . He became famous in the UK for his role as Colonel Charles Reynolds in the 1970 sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum . He played Lord George Meldrum in the Perry-Croft sitcom You Rang, M'Lord? . He also appeared on the short-lived sitcoms The Adventures of Brigadier Wellington-Bull and Come Back Mrs Noah .
Donald Hewlett is the father of actress Siobhan Hewlett, who was born in 1983 .
TV roles (selection)
- 1965: Simon Templar (TV series)
- 1966: With Umbrella, Charm and Bowler Hat (TV series)
- 1971: Doctor Who (TV series, four episodes)
- 1973: Man, are you great!
- 1974: No Pardon for Guardian Angels (TV series)
- 1975: It's crazy - the totally crazy mummy fright
- 1976: With umbrella, charm and bowler hat (TV series)
- 1979: The great train robbery
- 1974–1981: It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV series, 56 episodes)
- 1985: A true disciple of his Lord
- 1988–1993: You Rang, M'Lord? (TV series, 26 episodes)
Web links
- Donald Hewlett in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hewlett, Donald |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 30, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Northenden , Manchester |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 4, 2011 |
| Place of death | London , England, UK |