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	\| birth_date = {{birth-date\|16 February 1907}}		\| birth_date = {{birth-date\|16 February 1907}}
	\| birth_place = [[~~w:Liverpool\|~~Liverpool]], England		\| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England
	\| death_date = {{death-date and age\|31 March 1973\|16 February 1907}}		\| death_date = {{death-date and age\|31 March 1973\|16 February 1907}}
	\| death_place = [[~~w:Tottenham\|~~Tottenham]], England		\| death_place = [[Tottenham]], England
	\| years_active = 1940–73		\| years_active = 1940–73
	\| spouse = ~~{{marriage\|~~Ellen Wooley\|1941\|1967~~\|end=div}}~~		\| spouse = Ellen Wooley (1941-1967)
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	'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[~~w:West Country\|~~West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[~~w:Christopher Lee\|~~Christopher Lee]] and [[~~w:Peter Cushing\|~~Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>		'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[Christopher Lee]] and [[Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>

	Born in [[w:Liverpool, England~~\|Liverpool~~]], George became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor.		Born in [[Liverpool, England]], George became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Woodbridge was born in Liverpool to Canadian~~-English~~ mother and his father was from [[~~w:County Donegal\|~~County Donegal]] in Ireland. He was raised in [[w:Exeter, Devon~~\|Exeter~~]] where he lived most of his life before moving to [[~~w:Tottenham\|~~Tottenham]].		Woodbridge was born in Liverpool to Canadian mother and his father was from [[County Donegal]] in Ireland. He was raised in [[Exeter, Devon]] where he lived most of his life before moving to [[Tottenham]].

	George had three brothers named Arthur, Harold, Harry and one sister named Patricia.		George had three brothers named Arthur, Harold, Harry and one sister named Patricia.
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	==Career==		==Career==

	Making his film debut in 1940 in ''[[~~w:The Big Blockade\|~~The Big Blockade]]'', he went on to appear in films such as ''[[w:Green for Danger (film)\|Green for Danger]]'' (1946), ''[[w:The Fallen Idol (film)\|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948), ''[[w:The Queen of Spades (1949 film)\|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949), ''[[~~w:Stryker of the Yard\|~~Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953), ''[[w:An Inspector Calls (1954 film)\|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954), and ''[[w:Richard III (1955 film)\|Richard III]]'' (1955).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=18684\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>		Making his film debut in 1940 in ''[[The Big Blockade]]'', he went on to appear in films such as ''[[Green for Danger (film)\|Green for Danger]]'' (1946), ''[[The Fallen Idol (film)\|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948), ''[[The Queen of Spades (1949 film)\|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949), ''[[Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953), ''[[An Inspector Calls (1954 film)\|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954), and ''[[Richard III (1955 film)\|Richard III]]'' (1955).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=18684\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

	His horror film roles include the innkeeper in ''[[w:Dracula (1958 film)\|Dracula]]'' (1958) and its sequel ''[[w:Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966), as well as parts in ''[[~~w:The Revenge of Frankenstein\|~~The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958), ''[[w:Jack the Ripper fiction#Film\|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959), ''[[~~w:The Flesh and the Fiends\|~~The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1959), ''[[~~w:The Curse of the Werewolf\|~~The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961), ''[[~~w:The Reptile\|~~The Reptile]]'' (1966) and ''[[w:Doomwatch (film)\|Doomwatch]]'' (1972). He also appeared in two [[~~w:M.R. James\|~~M.R. James]] adaptations on television, in the ''[[~~w:Mystery and Imagination\|~~Mystery and Imagination]]'' episode "Room 13" and the 1968 ''[[w:Omnibus (UK TV series)\|Omnibus]]'' episode, "[[~~w:Whistle and I'll Come to You\|~~Whistle and I'll Come to You]]".<ref>{{cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_5DPHOVG7YC&q=george+woodbridge+horror+films&pg=PA340\|title=The A to Z of Horror Cinema\|isbn=9780810870505\|last1=Hutchings\|first1=Peter\|date=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref name=bfi/>		His horror film roles include the innkeeper in ''[[Dracula (1958 film)\|Dracula]]'' (1958) and its sequel ''[[Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966), as well as parts in ''[[The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958), ''[[Jack the Ripper fiction#Film\|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959), ''[[The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1959), ''[[The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961), ''[[The Reptile]]'' (1966) and ''[[Doomwatch (film)\|Doomwatch]]'' (1972). He also appeared in two [[M.R. James]] adaptations on television, in the ''[[Mystery and Imagination]]'' episode "Room 13" and the 1968 ''[[Omnibus (UK TV series)\|Omnibus]]'' episode, "[[Whistle and I'll Come to You]]".<ref>{{cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_5DPHOVG7YC&q=george+woodbridge+horror+films&pg=PA340\|title=The A to Z of Horror Cinema\|isbn=9780810870505\|last1=Hutchings\|first1=Peter\|date=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref name=bfi/>

	His jovial manner lent itself to comedy films as well, including ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955), ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)\|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956), ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960), ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)\|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961), ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)\|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961), ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962), ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963), ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963), ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963), ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)\|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1970), ''[[All the Way Up (film)\|All the Way Up]]'' (1970), and ''[[Up Pompeii (film)\|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://movie-dude.co.uk/George%20Woodbridge.htm\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>		His jovial manner lent itself to comedy films as well, including ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955), ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)\|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956), ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960), ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)\|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961), ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)\|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961), ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962), ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963), ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963), ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963), ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)\|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1970), ''[[All the Way Up (film)\|All the Way Up]]'' (1970), and ''[[Up Pompeii (film)\|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://movie-dude.co.uk/George%20Woodbridge.htm\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

	He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>		He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>

	He first appeared on television before the [[~~w:Second World War\|~~Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[w:Adam ~~Adamant Lives!\|dam~~ Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[~~w:Armchair Theatre\|~~Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[~~w:Dixon of Dock Green\|~~Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[~~w:The Persuaders!\|~~The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>		He first appeared on television before the [[Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[Adam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>

	He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[~~w:Inigo Pipkin\|~~Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>		He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>

	==Selected filmography==		==Selected filmography==
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	He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>		He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>

	He first appeared on television before the [[w:Second World War\|Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[Aw:~~dam~~ Adamant Lives!\|dam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[w:Armchair Theatre\|Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[w:Dixon of Dock Green\|Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[w:The Persuaders!\|The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>		He first appeared on television before the [[w:Second World War\|Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[w:Adam Adamant Lives!\|dam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[w:Armchair Theatre\|Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[w:Dixon of Dock Green\|Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[w:The Persuaders!\|The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>

	He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[w:Inigo Pipkin\|Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>		He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[w:Inigo Pipkin\|Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>

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	~~\| name = George Woodbridge~~
	\| image = George Woodbridge ~~in Green for Danger~~ (~~1947~~).~~jpg~~		\| image = George Woodbridge (actor).gif
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	\| caption = ~~Woodbridge in ''[[Green for Danger (film)\|Green for Danger]]'' (1946)~~		\| caption =
	\| birth_name =		\| birth_name = George Authur Woodbridge
	\| birth_date = {{birth-date\|16 February 1907}}		\| birth_date = {{birth-date\|16 February 1907}}
	\| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England		\| birth_place = [[w:Liverpool\|Liverpool]], England
	\| death_date = {{death-date and age\|31 March 1973\|16 February 1907}}		\| death_date = {{death-date and age\|31 March 1973\|16 February 1907}}
	\| death_place = [[Tottenham]], England		\| death_place = [[w:Tottenham\|Tottenham]], England
	\| years_active = 1940–73		\| years_active = 1940–73
	\| spouse = Ellen Wooley (1941-1967)		\| spouse = {{marriage\|Ellen Wooley\|1941\|1967\|end=div}}
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	'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[Christopher Lee]] and [[Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>		'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[Christopher Lee]] and [[Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Woodbridge was born in Liverpool to Canadian-English mother and his father was from [[County Donegal]] in Ireland. He was raised in [[Exeter, Devon]] where he lived most of his life before moving to [[Tottenham]].		Woodbridge was born in Liverpool to Canadian-English mother and his father was from [[w:County Donegal\|County Donegal]] in Ireland. He was raised in [[w:Exeter, Devon\|Exeter]] where he lived most of his life before moving to [[w:Tottenham\|Tottenham]].

	George had three brothers named Arthur, Harold, Harry and one sister named Patricia.		George had three brothers named Arthur, Harold, Harry and one sister named Patricia.

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| name = George Woodbridge
| image = George Woodbridge in Green for Danger (1947).jpg
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| caption = Woodbridge in ''[[Green for Danger (film)|Green for Danger]]'' (1946)
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| birth_date = {{birth-date|16 February 1907}}
| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England
| death_date = {{death-date and age|31 March 1973|16 February 1907}}
| death_place = [[Tottenham]], England
| years_active = 1940–73
| spouse = Ellen Wooley (1941-1967)
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'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf|title=George Woodbridge|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[Christopher Lee]] and [[Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie|author=Hal Erickson|work=AllMovie}}</ref>

Born in [[Liverpool, England]], George became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor.

==Personal life==
Woodbridge was born in Liverpool to Canadian-English mother and his father was from [[County Donegal]] in Ireland. He was raised in [[Exeter, Devon]] where he lived most of his life before moving to [[Tottenham]].

George had three brothers named Arthur, Harold, Harry and one sister named Patricia.

George married Ellen Wooley in 1941 and divorced in 1967, 6 years before his sudden death.

==Career==

Making his film debut in 1940 in ''[[The Big Blockade]]'', he went on to appear in films such as ''[[Green for Danger (film)|Green for Danger]]'' (1946), ''[[The Fallen Idol (film)|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948), ''[[The Queen of Spades (1949 film)|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949), ''[[Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953), ''[[An Inspector Calls (1954 film)|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954), and ''[[Richard III (1955 film)|Richard III]]'' (1955).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=18684|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

His horror film roles include the innkeeper in ''[[Dracula (1958 film)|Dracula]]'' (1958) and its sequel ''[[Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966), as well as parts in ''[[The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958), ''[[Jack the Ripper fiction#Film|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959), ''[[The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1959), ''[[The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961), ''[[The Reptile]]'' (1966) and ''[[Doomwatch (film)|Doomwatch]]'' (1972). He also appeared in two [[M.R. James]] adaptations on television, in the ''[[Mystery and Imagination]]'' episode "Room 13" and the 1968 ''[[Omnibus (UK TV series)|Omnibus]]'' episode, "[[Whistle and I'll Come to You]]".<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_5DPHOVG7YC&q=george+woodbridge+horror+films&pg=PA340|title=The A to Z of Horror Cinema|isbn=9780810870505|last1=Hutchings|first1=Peter|date=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref name=bfi/>

His jovial manner lent itself to comedy films as well, including ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955), ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956), ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960), ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961), ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961), ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962), ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963), ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963), ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963), ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1970), ''[[All the Way Up (film)|All the Way Up]]'' (1970), and ''[[Up Pompeii (film)|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movie-dude.co.uk/George%20Woodbridge.htm|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)|work=BFI}}</ref>

He first appeared on television before the [[Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[Adam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[Softly, Softly (TV series)|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/|title=George Woodbridge|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=TV.com}}</ref>

He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html|title=Home}}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
{{div col}}
* ''[[Tower of Terror (1941 film)|Tower of Terror]]'' (1941) - Gruppenfuhrer Rudolf Jurgens
* ''[[The Black Sheep of Whitehall]]'' (1942) - Male Nurse
* ''[[The Big Blockade]]'' (1942) - Quisling
* ''[[The Day Will Dawn]]'' (1942) - Journalist Sitting at Bar in Pub (uncredited)
* ''[[The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp]]'' (1943) - Man with Debris Clearing Unit (uncredited)
* ''[[Escape to Danger]]'' (1943) - (uncredited)
* ''[[I See a Dark Stranger]]'' (1946) - Walter
* ''[[Temptation Harbour]]'' (1947) - Frost
* ''[[Green for Danger (film)|Green for Danger]]'' (1947) - Det.-Sgt. Hendricks
* ''[[The October Man]]'' (1947) - Grey
* ''[[Blanche Fury]]'' (1948) - Aimes
* ''[[Escape (1948 film)|Escape]]'' (1948) - Farmer Browning (uncredited)
* ''[[My Brother Jonathan]]'' (1948) - Stevens
* ''[[The Red Shoes (1948 film)|The Red Shoes]]'' (1948) - Doorman - Covent Garden (uncredited)
* ''[[The Fallen Idol (film)|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948) - Police Sergeant
* ''[[Silent Dust]]'' (1949) - Foreman
* ''[[The Queen of Spades (1949 film)|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949) - Vassili
* ''[[Children of Chance (1949 film)|Children of Chance]]'' (1949) - Butcher
* ''[[Double Confession]]'' (1950) - Sgt. Sawnton
* ''[[The Black Rose]]'' (1950) - Warder (uncredited)
* ''[[The Naked Heart]]'' (1950) - Samuel Chapdelaine
* ''[[Murder in the Cathedral (1951 film)|Murder in the Cathedral]]'' (1951) - 2nd Tempter
* ''[[Cloudburst (1951 film)|Cloudburst]]'' (1951) - Sergeant Ritchie
* ''[[The Crimson Pirate]]'' (1952) - Pirate (uncredited)
* ''[[The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan]]'' (1953) - Reporter
* ''[[The Flanagan Boy]]'' (1953) - Police Inspector (uncredited)
* ''[[Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953) - Sgt. Hawker
* ''[[An Inspector Calls (1954 film)|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954) - Fish & Chip Shop Owner
* ''[[Conflict of Wings]]'' (1954) - 'Old Circular'
* ''[[For Better, for Worse (1954 film)|For Better, for Worse]]'' (1954) - Alf
* ''[[The Crowded Day]]'' (1954) - Mr. Bunting's Friend
* ''[[Third Party Risk]]'' (1954) - Inspector Goldfinch
* ''[[Isn't Life Wonderful!]]'' (1954) - Cockie
* ''[[The Green Carnation (film)|The Green Carnation]]'' (1954) - Farmer
* ''[[Mad About Men]]'' (1954) - Fisherman Outside Pub (uncredited)
* ''[[Companions in Crime]]'' (1954) - Sergeant Hawker
* ''[[Passage Home]]'' (1955) - Yorkie
* ''[[The Constant Husband]]'' (1955) - Old Bailey Warder (uncredited)
* ''[[Richard III (1955 film)|Richard III]]'' (1955) - Lord Mayor of London
* ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955) - PC Jorkins (uncredited)
* ''[[A Yank in Ermine]]'' (1955) - Landlord
* ''[[Lost (1956 film)|Lost]]'' (1956) - Mr. Carter, garage proprietor/taxi driver (uncredited)
* ''[[Now and Forever (1956 film)|Now and Forever]]'' (1956) - Policeman Charlie (uncredited)
* ''[[Eyewitness (1956 film)|Eyewitness]]'' (1956) - Hospital Security Man
* ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956) - Policeman
* ''[[The Passionate Stranger]]'' (1957) - 1st Landlord
* ''[[The Good Companions (1957 film)|The Good Companions]]'' (1957) - Ripe Gentleman
* ''[[A King in New York]]'' (1957) - Member of Atomic Commission
* ''[[High Flight (film)|High Flight]]'' (1957) - Farmer
* ''[[A Tale of Two Cities (1958 film)|A Tale of Two Cities]]'' (1958) - Dover Innkeeper (uncredited)
* ''[[Dracula (1958 film)|Dracula]]'' (1958) - Landlord
* ''[[The Moonraker]]'' (1958) - Captain Lowry
* ''[[The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958) - Janitor
* ''[[The Son of Robin Hood]]'' (1958) - Little John
* ''[[Breakout (1959 film)|Breakout]]'' (1959) - Landlord (uncredited)
* ''[[Jack the Ripper (1959 film)|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959) - Blake
* ''[[The Siege of Pinchgut]]'' (1959) - Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
* ''[[The Mummy (1959 film)|The Mummy]]'' (1959) - Police Constable
* ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960) - Chief P.O. Jenkins
* ''[[The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1960) - Dr. Ferguson
* ''[[The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961) - Dominique
* ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961) - Yorkshire Orchestra Leader
* ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961) - Dr. Edward Broughton
* ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962) - Farmer (uncredited)
* ''[[The Iron Maiden]]'' (1962) - Mr. Ludge
* ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963) - Mr. Beacon
* ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963) - Bishop
* ''[[The Scarlet Blade]]'' (1963) - Town Crier (uncredited)
* ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963) - Ned
* ''[[The Secret of My Success (1965 film)|The Secret of My Success]]'' (1965) - Pub Regular (uncredited)
* ''[[Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966) - Landlord
* ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1969) - Harry - Publican
* ''[[Where's Jack?]]'' (1969) - Hangman
* ''[[All the Way Up (film)|All the Way Up]]'' (1970) - Landlord
* ''[[Up Pompeii (film)|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971) - Fat Bather
* ''[[Doomwatch (film)|Doomwatch]]'' (1972) - Ferry Skipper
* ''[[Diamonds on Wheels]]'' (1973) - PC Andrew
{{div col end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0940161}}

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	He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>		He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>

	He first appeared on television before the [[w:Second World War\|Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[Aw:~~dam~~ Adamant Lives!\|dam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[w:Armchair Theatre\|Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[w:Dixon of Dock Green\|Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[w:The Persuaders!\|The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>		He first appeared on television before the [[w:Second World War\|Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[w:Adam Adamant Lives!\|dam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[w:Armchair Theatre\|Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[w:Dixon of Dock Green\|Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[w:The Persuaders!\|The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>

	He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[w:Inigo Pipkin\|Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>		He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[w:Inigo Pipkin\|Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>

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	'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[Christopher Lee]] and [[Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>		'''George Authur Woodbridge''' (16 February 1907 – 31 March 1973) was an English actor who appeared in films, television, and theatre ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/pgt/george-woodbridge/past?page=3\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref><ref name=bfi>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f6c7cbf\|title=George Woodbridge\|work=BFI}}</ref> George became well known for his ruddy-cheeked complexion and [[w:West Country\|West Country]] accent, this meant he often played publicans, policemen or yokels, most prominently in horror and comedy films alongside [[w:Christopher Lee\|Christopher Lee]] and [[w:Peter Cushing\|Peter Cushing]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmovie.com/artist/george-woodbridge-p77370\|title=George Woodbridge - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie\|author=Hal Erickson\|work=AllMovie}}</ref>

	Born in [[Liverpool, England]], George became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor.		Born in [[w:Liverpool, England\|Liverpool]], George became a Chief Steward in the Merchant Navy before becoming an actor.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	==Career==		==Career==

	Making his film debut in 1940 in ''[[The Big Blockade]]'', he went on to appear in films such as ''[[Green for Danger (film)\|Green for Danger]]'' (1946), ''[[The Fallen Idol (film)\|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948), ''[[The Queen of Spades (1949 film)\|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949), ''[[Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953), ''[[An Inspector Calls (1954 film)\|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954), and ''[[Richard III (1955 film)\|Richard III]]'' (1955).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=18684\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>		Making his film debut in 1940 in ''[[w:The Big Blockade\|The Big Blockade]]'', he went on to appear in films such as ''[[w:Green for Danger (film)\|Green for Danger]]'' (1946), ''[[w:The Fallen Idol (film)\|The Fallen Idol]]'' (1948), ''[[w:The Queen of Spades (1949 film)\|The Queen of Spades]]'' (1949), ''[[w:Stryker of the Yard\|Stryker of the Yard]]'' (1953), ''[[w:An Inspector Calls (1954 film)\|An Inspector Calls]]'' (1954), and ''[[w:Richard III (1955 film)\|Richard III]]'' (1955).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=18684\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

	His horror film roles include the innkeeper in ''[[Dracula (1958 film)\|Dracula]]'' (1958) and its sequel ''[[Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966), as well as parts in ''[[The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958), ''[[Jack the Ripper fiction#Film\|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959), ''[[The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1959), ''[[The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961), ''[[The Reptile]]'' (1966) and ''[[Doomwatch (film)\|Doomwatch]]'' (1972). He also appeared in two [[M.R. James]] adaptations on television, in the ''[[Mystery and Imagination]]'' episode "Room 13" and the 1968 ''[[Omnibus (UK TV series)\|Omnibus]]'' episode, "[[Whistle and I'll Come to You]]".<ref>{{cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_5DPHOVG7YC&q=george+woodbridge+horror+films&pg=PA340\|title=The A to Z of Horror Cinema\|isbn=9780810870505\|last1=Hutchings\|first1=Peter\|date=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref name=bfi/>		His horror film roles include the innkeeper in ''[[w:Dracula (1958 film)\|Dracula]]'' (1958) and its sequel ''[[w:Dracula: Prince of Darkness]]'' (1966), as well as parts in ''[[w:The Revenge of Frankenstein\|The Revenge of Frankenstein]]'' (1958), ''[[w:Jack the Ripper fiction#Film\|Jack the Ripper]]'' (1959), ''[[w:The Flesh and the Fiends\|The Flesh and the Fiends]]'' (1959), ''[[w:The Curse of the Werewolf\|The Curse of the Werewolf]]'' (1961), ''[[w:The Reptile\|The Reptile]]'' (1966) and ''[[w:Doomwatch (film)\|Doomwatch]]'' (1972). He also appeared in two [[w:M.R. James\|M.R. James]] adaptations on television, in the ''[[w:Mystery and Imagination\|Mystery and Imagination]]'' episode "Room 13" and the 1968 ''[[w:Omnibus (UK TV series)\|Omnibus]]'' episode, "[[w:Whistle and I'll Come to You\|Whistle and I'll Come to You]]".<ref>{{cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_5DPHOVG7YC&q=george+woodbridge+horror+films&pg=PA340\|title=The A to Z of Horror Cinema\|isbn=9780810870505\|last1=Hutchings\|first1=Peter\|date=2009-09-02}}</ref><ref name=bfi/>

	His jovial manner lent itself to comedy films as well, including ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955), ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)\|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956), ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960), ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)\|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961), ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)\|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961), ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962), ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963), ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963), ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963), ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)\|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1970), ''[[All the Way Up (film)\|All the Way Up]]'' (1970), and ''[[Up Pompeii (film)\|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://movie-dude.co.uk/George%20Woodbridge.htm\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>		His jovial manner lent itself to comedy films as well, including ''[[An Alligator Named Daisy]]'' (1955), ''[[Three Men in a Boat (1956 film)\|Three Men in a Boat]]'' (1956), ''[[Two-Way Stretch]]'' (1960), ''[[Raising the Wind (1961 film)\|Raising the Wind]]'' (1961), ''[[What a Carve Up! (film)\|What a Carve Up!]]'' (1961), ''[[Only Two Can Play]]'' (1962), ''[[Nurse on Wheels]]'' (1963), ''[[Heavens Above!]]'' (1963), ''[[Carry On Jack]]'' (1963), ''[[Take a Girl Like You (film)\|Take a Girl Like You]]'' (1970), ''[[All the Way Up (film)\|All the Way Up]]'' (1970), and ''[[Up Pompeii (film)\|Up Pompeii]]'' (1971).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://movie-dude.co.uk/George%20Woodbridge.htm\|title=George Woodbridge}}</ref>

	He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>		He also appeared as the sergeant in the [[w:Stryker of the Yard]] featurettes during the 1950s.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b6dbb9e\|title=Stryker of the Yard (1953)\|work=BFI}}</ref>

	He first appeared on television before the [[Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[~~Adam~~ Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>		He first appeared on television before the [[w:Second World War\|Second World War]], and went on to appear in ''[[w:Jude the Obscure (TV serial, 1971)\|Jude the Obscure]]'' (1971), ''[[Aw:dam Adamant Lives!\|dam Adamant Lives!]]'', ''[[w:Armchair Theatre\|Armchair Theatre]]'', ''[[Benny Hill]]'', ''[[w:Dixon of Dock Green\|Dixon of Dock Green]]'', ''[[w:The Forsyte Saga (1967 TV series)\|The Forsyte Saga]]'', ''[[w:The Persuaders!\|The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[w:Softly, Softly (TV series)\|Softly Softly]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.tv.com/people/george-woodbridge/\|title=George Woodbridge\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|work=TV.com}}</ref>

	He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>		He gained popularity late in his career as the titular puppet-maker in the children's TV show ''[[w:Inigo Pipkin\|Inigo Pipkin]]''. He died five weeks into the filming of the second series, an occurrence which was dealt with in the programme's storyline. The series continued for another seven years however under the title, ''[[Pipkins]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.pipkins.net/Pipkins/Home.html\|title=Home}}</ref>

	==Selected filmography==		==Selected filmography==