Derek Deadman (11 March 1940 – 22 November 2014) was an English character actor who appeared in numerous British films and television series for 38 years.

Family

Born in Fulham, Derek Deadman was one of the three sons of George and Edith Deadman. Derek had a son, Jake and two grandsons, Luke and Ari.

Television

Deadman appeared on television in minor roles before being cast in a more significant part as Rankin in two episodes of the RAF sitcom '' Get Some In!'' in 1975 and 1978. He then played Ringo in 39 of the 66 episodes of the series '' Never the Twain'' between 1981 and 1991. He also played the ruthless Sontaran Commander Stor in the '' Doctor Who'' serial '' The Invasion of Time''.

Film

His many film appearances include roles in '' The Canterbury Tales'' (1972), '' Queen Kong'' (1976), '' Jabberwocky'' (1977), '' The Glitterball'' (1977), '' The Big Sleep'' (1978), the film version of ''

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Death

Deadman died of complications from

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in Frespech, France, where he moved to upon his retirement, in 2014, aged 74.

Filmography

References

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* English male television actors 1940 births 2014 deaths English male film actors People from Margate Male actors from Kent 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors Deaths from diabetes {{England-actor-stub