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'''William Lionel Murton''' (2 June 1915 – 26 September 2006) was an [[England|English]] [[character actor]].<ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f0964e7|title=Lionel Murton|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/sy1/lionel-murton|title=Lionel Murton - Theatricalia|website=theatricalia.com}}</ref> Born in Wandsworth, London, he was resident at Little Orchard, Weston Road, [[Upton Grey]], Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, before his death at age 91. He was cremated at Basingstoke Crematorium on 6 October 2006.<ref>Basingstoke Gazette 5 October 2006</ref> He is commemorated with his wife, Anita, in Upton Grey Churchyard, Grave 1 E-3.
'''William Lionel Murton''' (2 June 1915 – 26 September 2006) was an [[English]] [[character actor]].<ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f0964e7|title=Lionel Murton|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theatricalia.com/person/sy1/lionel-murton|title=Lionel Murton - Theatricalia|website=theatricalia.com}}</ref> Born in Wandsworth, London, he was resident at Little Orchard, Weston Road, [[Upton Grey]], Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, before his death at age 91. He was cremated at Basingstoke Crematorium on 6 October 2006.<ref>Basingstoke Gazette 5 October 2006</ref> He is commemorated with his wife, Anita, in Upton Grey Churchyard, Grave 1 E-3.


Having grown up in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]], he most often played Americans and Canadians in films and in various television series, from the late 1940s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17605512|title=Lionel Murton (1915 - 2006) - Find A Grave Memorial|publisher=}}</ref> He also appeared in episodes of several TV series, including ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[Danger Man]]'' and was a regular cast member of the ''[[Dickie Henderson]] Show'', playing Dickie's friend Jack.<ref name=bfi/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8a12fc04|title=The Dickie Henderson Show[03/06/64] (1964)|publisher=}}</ref>
Having grown up in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]], he most often played Americans and Canadians in films and in various television series, from the late 1940s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17605512|title=Lionel Murton (1915 - 2006) - Find A Grave Memorial|publisher=}}</ref> He also appeared in episodes of several TV series, including ''[[The Persuaders!]]'' and ''[[Danger Man]]'' and was a regular cast member of the ''[[Dickie Henderson]] Show'', playing Dickie's friend Jack.<ref name=bfi/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8a12fc04|title=The Dickie Henderson Show[03/06/64] (1964)|publisher=}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0615463|Lionel Murton}}
* {{IMDb name|0615463|Lionel Murton}}
* http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f0964e7
* {{BFI|4ce2b9f0964e7|Lionel Murton}}
* {{Find a Grave|17605512}}
* {{Find a Grave|17605512}}
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Latest revision as of 07:04, 3 October 2024

Lionel Murton
Lionel Murton.jpg
Born
William Lionel Murton

(1915-06-02)2 June 1915
Wandsworth, London, England
Died26 September 2006(2006-09-26) (aged 91)
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Resting placeBasingstoke Crematorium and Gardens of Remembrance
OccupationActor
Years active1945-1981
SpouseAnita D'Allaire

William Lionel Murton (2 June 1915 – 26 September 2006) was an English character actor.[1][2] Born in Wandsworth, London, he was resident at Little Orchard, Weston Road, Upton Grey, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, before his death at age 91. He was cremated at Basingstoke Crematorium on 6 October 2006.[3] He is commemorated with his wife, Anita, in Upton Grey Churchyard, Grave 1 E-3.

Having grown up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he most often played Americans and Canadians in films and in various television series, from the late 1940s.[4] He also appeared in episodes of several TV series, including The Persuaders! and Danger Man and was a regular cast member of the Dickie Henderson Show, playing Dickie's friend Jack.[1][5]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b "Lionel Murton".
  2. ^ "Lionel Murton - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  3. ^ Basingstoke Gazette 5 October 2006
  4. ^ "Lionel Murton (1915 - 2006) - Find A Grave Memorial".
  5. ^ "The Dickie Henderson Show[03/06/64] (1964)".

External links

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