Derek Blomfield (31 August 1920 – 23 July 1964) was a British actor who appeared in a number of stage, film and television productions between 1935 and his death in 1964.

Career

He trained at

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and made his first stage appearance at the

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in 1934. His stage credits included the title role in ''The Guinea Pig'' at the

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, a long run in ''

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'' at the Winter Garden Theatre, and two years playing Trotter in ''

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'' at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. His first film role was at the age of fifteen in the film ''

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''. He first came to wider attention for his appearance as a schoolboy in the

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comedy, ''

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''. In 1964 he played the role of Count Luzau-Rischenheim in the British television series ''

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''. He died of a heart attack, aged 43, while on holiday with his wife and family in

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Career

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