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'''Percy Herbert''' (31 July 1920 – 6 December 1992)<ref name=BFI>{{cite web | url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/24840 | accessdate=24 May 2009 | publisher=BFI | title=Herbert, Percy | work=Film & TV Database }}</ref> was an English [[character actor]] who |
'''Percy Herbert''' (31 July 1920 – 6 December 1992)<ref name=BFI>{{cite web | url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/24840 | accessdate=24 May 2009 | publisher=BFI | title=Herbert, Percy | work=Film & TV Database }}</ref> was an English [[character actor]] who worked predominately during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, becoming one of the most recognisable faces in post war British cinema. |
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He served in the Royal Army Ordnanace Corps during the Second World War and spent four years in the notorious Japanese prisoner of war camp Changi. After the war he was helped by Dame Sybil Thorndike to secure an interview with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he won a scholarship. His acting career began in the theatre, which included working at John Gielgud'a Old Vic Company. |
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He often played soldiers, most notably in ''[[The Bridge on the River Kwai]],'' ''[[The Wild Geese]]'' and ''[[Tunes of Glory]]''. However, he was equally at home in comedies (''[[Barnacle Bill (1957 film)|Barnacle Bill]]'', ''[[Call Me Bwana]]'', two [[Carry On films]]) and science fiction (''[[One Million Years B.C.]]'', ''[[Mysterious Island (1961 film)|Mysterious Island]]''). He also acted on television; he was a regular on the short-lived series ''[[Cimarron Strip]]'', starring [[Stuart Whitman]]. |
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Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during [[World War II]], captured by the Japanese when they took [[Singapore]]. |
Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during [[World War II]], captured by the Japanese when they took [[Singapore]]. |
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Percy Herbert | |
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 Herbert as MacGregor in Cimarron Strip, 1967. | |
| Born | 31 July 1920 |
| Died | 6 December 1992 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1951-87 |
Percy Herbert (31 July 1920 – 6 December 1992)[1] was an English character actor who worked predominately during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, becoming one of the most recognisable faces in post war British cinema.
He served in the Royal Army Ordnanace Corps during the Second World War and spent four years in the notorious Japanese prisoner of war camp Changi. After the war he was helped by Dame Sybil Thorndike to secure an interview with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he won a scholarship. His acting career began in the theatre, which included working at John Gielgud'a Old Vic Company.
He often played soldiers, most notably in The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Geese and Tunes of Glory. However, he was equally at home in comedies (Barnacle Bill, Call Me Bwana, two Carry On films) and science fiction (One Million Years B.C., Mysterious Island). He also acted on television; he was a regular on the short-lived series Cimarron Strip, starring Stuart Whitman.
Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II, captured by the Japanese when they took Singapore.
He was discovered by Dame Sybil Thorndike.[2]
Herbert died of a heart attack on 6 December 1992.[1]
Partial filmography
References
- ^ a b "Herbert, Percy". Film & TV Database. BFI. Retrieved 24 May 2009.
- ^ "Percy Herbert Biography". Allmovie (allmovie.com). Retrieved 13 December 2007.
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