Denis Carey (3 August 1909 – 28 September 1986) was a British actor who appeared in many film and television roles. Some of Carey's notable appearances include

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's 1968 television series '' A Beast With Two Backs'', ''

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''. Carey appeared three times in the BBC science fiction series ''

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'', including Professor Chronotis in the incomplete serial '' Shada'', as the eponymous Keeper in ''

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'', and as the old man fake Borad in '' Timelash''. Carey was born in

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, the son of May (née Wilkinson) and William Denis Carey. He was married to actress Yvonne Coulette. He died in London.

Filmography

*'' The Red Shoes'' (1948) - Dancer *'' The Queen of Spades'' (1949) - Dancer (uncredited) *'' Children of Chance'' (1949) *'' Oh... Rosalinda!!'' (1955) - Dancer *''

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'' (1973) - Coroner's Assistant *'' The Day of the Jackal'' (1973) - Casson *'' Lamb'' (1985) - Mr. Lamb

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* 1909 births 1986 deaths English male film actors English male television actors 20th-century English male actors {{UK-screen-actor-stub