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'''William Aaron Moore''' (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9fc85a72|title=William Moore}}</ref> He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series ''[[Sorry! (TV series)|Sorry!]]'' (in which he became known for the [[w:catchphrase|catchphrase]] "Language, Timothy!").<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8129617.stm|title=BBC NEWS - Entertainment - Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86|date=2009-07-02}}</ref><ref>William_Moore_(actor)</ref> He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including ''[[w:Coronation Street|Coronation Street]]'' as [[w:Cyril Turpin|Cyril Turpin]], [[w:Betty Williams (Coronation Street)|Betty Turpin]]’s husband from 1969–1970.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2011/oct/15/betty-driver|title=Betty Driver obituary|first=Dennis|last=Barker|date=15 October 2011|via=The Guardian|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corrie.net/profiles/characters/turpin_cyril.html|title=Cyril Turpin}}</ref> | '''William Aaron Moore''' (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9fc85a72|title=William Moore}}</ref> He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series ''[[Sorry! (TV series)|Sorry!]]'' (in which he became known for the [[w:catchphrase|catchphrase]] "Language, Timothy!").<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8129617.stm|title=BBC NEWS - Entertainment - Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86|date=2009-07-02}}</ref><ref>William_Moore_(actor)</ref> He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including ''[[w:Coronation Street|Coronation Street]]'' as [[w:Cyril Turpin|Cyril Turpin]], [[w:Betty Williams (Coronation Street)|Betty Turpin]]’s husband from 1969–1970.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2011/oct/15/betty-driver|title=Betty Driver obituary|first=Dennis|last=Barker|date=15 October 2011|via=The Guardian|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corrie.net/profiles/characters/turpin_cyril.html|title=Cyril Turpin}}</ref> | ||
Moore was married to actress [[Mollie Sugden]] from 29 March 1958 until his death.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/jul/01/mollie-sugden-dies-aged-89|title=Are You Being Served? actor Mollie Sugden dies after long illness|first=Press|last=Association|date=1 July 2009|via=The Guardian|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. | Moore was married to actress [[Mollie Sugden]] from 29 March 1958 until his death.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/jul/01/mollie-sugden-dies-aged-89|title=Are You Being Served? actor Mollie Sugden dies after long illness|first=Press|last=Association|date=1 July 2009|via=The Guardian|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in ''[[My Husband and I (1987 TV series)|My Husband and I]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corrie.net/profiles/actors/moore_william.html|title=William Moore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b7ce67d27|title=First Impressions (1987)}}</ref> | ||
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in [[w:Londo|n]], five days after his 84th birthday.<ref>[http://www.findmypast.com/BirthsMarriagesDeaths.jsp Deaths England and Wales 1984-2006]</ref> | Moore died on 24 April 2000 in [[w:Londo|n]], five days after his 84th birthday.<ref>[http://www.findmypast.com/BirthsMarriagesDeaths.jsp Deaths England and Wales 1984-2006]</ref> | ||
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William Moore | |
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| Born | William Aaron Moore 19 April 1916 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 24 April 2000 (aged 84) London, England |
| Years active | 1950s–1999 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor.[1] He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!").[2][3] He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin’s husband from 1969–1970.[4] The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974.[5] Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death.[6] Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.[7][8]
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in n, five days after his 84th birthday.[9]
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966, 1969–1970, 1972 |
Coronation Street | Mr Wigglesworth Cyril Turpin |
| 1981–1988 | Sorry! | Sydney Lumsden |
| 1987–1988 | My Husband and I | George Powers |
| 1986 | That's My Boy | Mr Jessop |
Selected filmography
- At the Stroke of Nine (1957)
- Black Jack (1979)
References
- ^ "William Moore".
- ^ "BBC NEWS - Entertainment - Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86". 2 July 2009.
- ^ William_Moore_(actor)
- ^ Barker, Dennis (15 October 2011). "Betty Driver obituary". The Guardian – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Cyril Turpin".
- ^ Association, Press (1 July 2009). "Are You Being Served? actor Mollie Sugden dies after long illness". The Guardian – via The Guardian.
- ^ "William Moore".
- ^ "First Impressions (1987)".
- ^ Deaths England and Wales 1984-2006
