Brian Worth (30 July 1914 – 25 August 1978) was an English actor, known for '' Scrooge'' (1951), '' The Man in the White Suit'' (1951) and ''

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'' (1954). He died on 25 August 1978 aged 64. Educated in Britain and America, he learnt the technical side of commercial advertising films before deciding to turn to acting. During the Second World War he served in the armed forces (1941–1946) and between 1946 and 1947 he acted on stage. During the first half of the 1950s, Worth had prominent supporting roles in over a dozen films, including playing the progressive teacher Mr Judd in '' Tom Brown's Schooldays'' (1951). From 1956, his roles grew smaller, although his later film appearances did include four for noted director

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as well as a small role in a Bond movie, ''

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'' (1969).

Filmography

Television

He played the part of Peter Corrio in The Saint in the 4th Episode of the 4th Season (1965) The Smart Detective. In The Prisoner TV series (1967-68) episode Many Happy Returns he played an RAF Group Captain.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Worth, Brian English male film actors English male television actors English male stage actors 1914 births 1978 deaths 20th-century English male actors