Ivor Roberts (actor)
Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 – 5 September 1999) was an English actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.[1][2]
Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.[2]
Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995-97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?.[3][4] He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred.[5] Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son.[6] He also played parts in Porridge and Yes, Minister.[7][8]
He died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999 at the age of 74.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rogue Male | Mr. Drake | TV movie |
| 1977 | The Duchess of Duke Street | Sergeant | Episode: "The Reluctant Warrior" |
| 1978 | The Sailor's Return | Farmer Molton | |
| 1979 | Home Before Midnight | Inspector Gray | |
| 1980 | Sweet William | Uncle Walter | |
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Ludlum | |
| 1983 | Every Picture Tells a Story | Reverend Jenkins | |
| 1984 | Another Country | Chief Judge | |
| 1987 | Personal Services | Glossop | |
| 1988 | We Think the World of You | Harry | |
| 1988 | Without a Clue | Reporter #3 | |
| 1995-1997 | Oh, Doctor Beeching! | Arnold Thomas | 20 episodes |
| 1999 | The Window Bed | Joe | (final film role) |
References
- ^ a b "Ivor Roberts". BFI.
- ^ a b "Obituary: Ivor Roberts". The Independent. September 15, 1999.
- ^ "Oh Doctor Beeching! (1995)". BFI.
- ^ "You Rang M'Lord?". November 11, 1990. p. 68 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "George and Mildred | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "BFI Screenonline: Dombey and Son (1983) Credits". www.screenonline.org.uk.
- ^ "Porridge: No Peace for the Wicked". November 14, 1975. p. 59 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "BBC Two - Yes, Minister, Series 2, The Death List". BBC.
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