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| birth_name = | | birth_name = Hubert Tuelly Longdon | ||
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| birth_place = [[Newark-on-Trent]], [[Nottinghamshire]], England | | birth_place = [[w:Newark-on-Trent|Newark-on-Trent]], [[Nottinghamshire]], England | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age | | death_date = {{death date and age|2011|04|23|1922|05|14|df=yes}} | ||
| death_place = [[Oxford]], [[Oxfordshire]], England | | death_place = [[w:Oxford|Oxford]], [[w:Oxfordshire|Oxfordshire]], England | ||
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| alma_mater = [[RADA]] | | alma_mater = [[w:RADA|RADA]] | ||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
| yearsactive = 1950–2003 | | yearsactive = 1950–2003 | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Barbara Jefford]]|1953|1960|end= | | spouse = | ||
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{{marriage|Gillian Conyers|2004}} | |||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Born '''Hubert Tuelly Longdon''' in [[Newark-on-Trent]], [[Nottinghamshire]], England. During World War II, Longdon was a pilot with the [[Fleet Air Arm]], protecting Atlantic convoys. While stationed at a naval base near Blackpool, he acted in a show and was seen by actor Douglas Hurn who encouraged him to pursue it.<ref name=guardian>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jun/13/terence-longdon-obituary|title=Terence Longdon obituary|first=Anthony|last=Hayward|date=13 June 2011|website=The Guardian}}</ref> | Born '''Hubert Tuelly Longdon''' in [[w:Newark-on-Trent|Newark-on-Trent]], [[w:Nottinghamshire|Nottinghamshire]], England. During World War II, Longdon was a pilot with the [[w:Fleet Air Arm|Fleet Air Arm]], protecting Atlantic convoys. While stationed at a naval base near Blackpool, he acted in a show and was seen by actor Douglas Hurn who encouraged him to pursue it.<ref name=guardian>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jun/13/terence-longdon-obituary|title=Terence Longdon obituary|first=Anthony|last=Hayward|date=13 June 2011|website=The Guardian}}</ref> | ||
After the war, Longdon trained at [[RADA]] (1946–48), and made his first stage appearance at the [[Lyceum Theatre (Sheffield)|Lyceum, Sheffield]] in 1948, and his [[West End theatre|West End]] debut the same year.<ref name=guardian/> He was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series ''[[Garry Halliday]]'' where he played a [[Biggles]]-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations.<ref name=guardian/> He was also known for his [[character actor]] roles in British television productions such as ''[[The Sandbaggers]]'', ''[[Danger Man]]'' and ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=10543|title=Terence Longdon|website=Aveleyman.com}}</ref> | After the war, Longdon trained at [[w:RADA|RADA]] (1946–48), and made his first stage appearance at the [[w:Lyceum Theatre (Sheffield)|Lyceum, Sheffield]] in 1948, and his [[w:West End theatre|West End]] debut the same year.<ref name=guardian/> He was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series ''[[Garry Halliday]]'' where he played a [[Biggles]]-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations.<ref name=guardian/> He was also known for his [[character actor]] roles in British television productions such as ''[[The Sandbaggers]]'', ''[[Danger Man]]'' and ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=10543|title=Terence Longdon|website=Aveleyman.com}}</ref> | ||
In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide, in the film ''[[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|Ben-Hur]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/8515231/Terence-Longdon.html|title=Terence Longdon|date=15 May 2011|website=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> He had a major supporting role in the 1958 film ''[[Another Time, Another Place (1958 film)|Another Time, Another Place]]'' starring alongside [[Sean Connery]] and [[Lana Turner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/another-time-another-place-v2584/cast-crew|title=Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Lewis Allen - Cast and Crew - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}</ref> He was also in four of the early ''[[Carry On films|Carry On]]'' films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/terence-longdon-actor-whose-credits-included-garry-halliday-the-carry-on-films-and-ben-hur-2299331.html|title=Terence Longdon: Actor whose credits included 'Garry Halliday'|date=18 June 2011|website=The Independent}}</ref> He played occasional leading roles, most notably in the tense B-movie thriller ''[[Clash by Night (1963 film)|Clash by Night]]'' (1963). | In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide, in the film ''[[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|Ben-Hur]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/8515231/Terence-Longdon.html|title=Terence Longdon|date=15 May 2011|website=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> He had a major supporting role in the 1958 film ''[[Another Time, Another Place (1958 film)|Another Time, Another Place]]'' starring alongside [[Sean Connery]] and [[Lana Turner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/another-time-another-place-v2584/cast-crew|title=Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Lewis Allen - Cast and Crew - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}</ref> He was also in four of the early ''[[Carry On films|Carry On]]'' films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/terence-longdon-actor-whose-credits-included-garry-halliday-the-carry-on-films-and-ben-hur-2299331.html|title=Terence Longdon: Actor whose credits included 'Garry Halliday'|date=18 June 2011|website=The Independent}}</ref> He played occasional leading roles, most notably in the tense B-movie thriller ''[[Clash by Night (1963 film)|Clash by Night]]'' (1963). | ||
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Terence Longdon | |
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| Born | Hubert Tuelly Longdon 14 May 1922 Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 23 April 2011 (aged 88) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Alma mater | RADA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–2003 |
| Spouse |
Gillian Conyers (m. 2004) |
Terence Longdon (14 May 1922 – 23 April 2011) was an English actor.[1]
Biography
Born Hubert Tuelly Longdon in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. During World War II, Longdon was a pilot with the Fleet Air Arm, protecting Atlantic convoys. While stationed at a naval base near Blackpool, he acted in a show and was seen by actor Douglas Hurn who encouraged him to pursue it.[2]
After the war, Longdon trained at RADA (1946–48), and made his first stage appearance at the Lyceum, Sheffield in 1948, and his West End debut the same year.[2] He was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series Garry Halliday where he played a Biggles-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations.[2] He was also known for his character actor roles in British television productions such as The Sandbaggers, Danger Man and The Avengers.[3]
In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide, in the film Ben-Hur.[4] He had a major supporting role in the 1958 film Another Time, Another Place starring alongside Sean Connery and Lana Turner.[5] He was also in four of the early Carry On films.[6] He played occasional leading roles, most notably in the tense B-movie thriller Clash by Night (1963).
Terence Longdon lived on the border of Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. He died from cancer on 23 April 2011, aged 88.[2]
Partial filmography
- Appointment with Venus (1951) - (uncredited)
- Angels One Five (1952) - Pimpernel Pilot
- Never Look Back (1952) - Alan Whitcomb
- Appointment in London (1952) - Dr.Buchanan
- Forbidden Cargo (1954) - A.P.O. at Customs Launch (uncredited)
- Mr. Arkadin (1955) - Secretary
- The Woman for Joe (1955) - Doctor at the Circus (uncredited)
- Simon and Laura (1955) - Barney
- Helen of Troy (1956) - Patroclus
- Jumping for Joy (1956) - John Wyndham
- The Man Who Never Was (1956) - Larry
- Doctor at Large (1957) - George - House Surgeon
- Dangerous Exile (1957) - Col. Sir Frederick Venner
- The Silent Enemy (1958) - Lieutenant Bailey
- Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Alan Thompson
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) - Miles Haywood
- Carry On Nurse (1959) - Ted York
- Ben-Hur (1959) - Drusus
- Carry On Constable (1960) - Herbert Hall
- Carry On Regardless (1961) - Montgomery Infield-Hopping
- Out of the Shadow (1961) - Mark Kingston
- On the Fiddle (1961) - Air Gunner
- What a Whopper (1961) - Vernon
- Clash by Night (1963) - Martin Lord
- The Return of Mr. Moto (1965) - Jonathan Westering
- The Wild Geese (1978) - Anonymous Man
- The Martian Chronicles (1979, TV Mini-Series) - Martian Elder
- The Sea Wolves (1980) - Malverne
- Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003, TV Mini-Series) - Baron No. 1 (final appearance)
References
- ^ "Terence Longdon". Bfi.org.uk.
- ^ a b c d Hayward, Anthony (13 June 2011). "Terence Longdon obituary". The Guardian.
- ^ "Terence Longdon". Aveleyman.com.
- ^ "Terence Longdon". The Daily Telegraph. 15 May 2011.
- ^ "Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Lewis Allen - Cast and Crew - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ "Terence Longdon: Actor whose credits included 'Garry Halliday'". The Independent. 18 June 2011.
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- English male television actors
- People from Newark-on-Trent
- Male actors from Nottinghamshire
- Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
