Anthony Dawes
Anthony Cecil John Dawes (10 February 1928 – 21 January 2021) was an English character actor, who appeared in a number of roles in both film and television during a career which spanned from 1956 to 2006.
Anthony Dawes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Cecil John Dawes 10 February 1928 |
| Died | 21 January 2021 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Lesley |
Life and career
Dawes was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk in February 1928. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1951.[2] His roles on television included The Avengers, Fawlty Towers, Z-Cars and The Kenny Everett Television Show. He also had some minor film roles, including Barry Lyndon (1975).
He died in Chelsea, London in January 2021 at the age of 92 following a short illness.[3][4] He was survived by his wife, Lesley, and his daughter, Stephanie.[5]
Selected filmography
- Time Trumpet (2006)
- Hollyoaks (1996) – Mr. St. John Thomas
- Keeping Up Appearances (1991) – The Jeweller
- Who, Sir? Me, Sir? (1985) – Headmaster
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1983) – various roles
- Minder (1982) – Mr. Notting QC
- BBC2 Playhouse (1981–1982) – various roles
- Yes Minister (1981) – Committee Chairman
- The Dick Emery Show (1975–1981) – various roles
- The Two Ronnies (1980)
- Fawlty Towers (1979) – Mr. Libson
- Grange Hill (1979) – Mr. Golightly
- My Brother's Keeper (1975–1976) – Mr. Chivers
- Barry Lyndon (1975) – British soldier
- Follow That Dog (1974) – Insp. Bridges
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1973) – Breeze
- Z-Cars (1968–1972) – various roles
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