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Julian Dean Chavasse Orchard (3 March 1930, in
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– 21 June 1979, in
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, London)GRO Register of Deaths: JUN 1979 15 1935 WESTMINSTER – Julian Dean C. Orchard, DoB = 3 March 1930 was an
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actor. He appeared in four ''Carry On'' films: ''
Don't Lose Your Head ''Don't Lose Your Head'' is a 1967 British swashbuckling comedy film, the 13th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It features regular team members Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey, and Joan Sims. Set ...
'' (1966), ''
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'' (1967), ''
Carry On Doctor ''Carry On Doctor'' is a 1967 British comedy film, the 15th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It is the second in the series to have a medical theme. Frankie Howerd makes the first of his two appearances in the film serie ...
'' (1967), and ''
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'' (1971).


Career

Orchard was educated at
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and the
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. He appeared as the flamboyant Duke of Montague, a cousin of Prince Edward, in the ''
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'' film, ''
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'' (1976). He had a regular slot on
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's ''
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'', a TV version of the "
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" pieces by
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, appearing as the poet Roland Milk. His customary role was that of a gangling and effete – and sometimes effeminate – dandy. He played Snodgrass in the TV musical '' Pickwick'' for the
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in 1969, and appeared in several of the comedy ''Carry On'' films and the sex comedy ''
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'' (1977). He appeared on
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television as the "Minister for the Arts" in the episode of ''
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'' entitled "Culture for the Masses"; and as one of the "mechanicals" in a production of ''
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''. He played teacher Mr Oliver Pettigrew in the TV series ''
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'' in 1971 (the role having been created by
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in 1956–60). He played Cornelius Button in the
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children's serial ''
Grasshopper Island Grasshopper Island is a British television serial for children created by Joy Whitby. It was first broadcast in 1971. It was filmed on location in London, Milford Haven and Corsica. Premise The series centres on three brothers, nicknamed Tough ...
'' as an eccentric grasshopper expert who had lived on Grasshopper Island for many years.


Theatre

For the 1971 Christmas season Orchard starred, with
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, as an Ugly Sister, in the
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's production of ''Cinderella''; and the following year he again played the Dame, the nurse, in the London Palladium's pantomime, ''Babes in the Wood''. In 1974 he became a member of the
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at
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, appearing in Peter Hall's debut production, '' The Tempest''. He and Arthur Lowe played the comedy duo of Stephano and Trinculo to
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's Prospero.


Death

Orchard died in hospital in
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, London, on 21 June 1979, following a short illness.


Filmography

* '' The Great Van Robbery'' (1959) – Brady * ''
Three on a Spree ''Three on a Spree'' is a 1961 British comedy film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Jack Watling, Carole Lesley and John Slater. It is based on the 1902 novel ''Brewster's Millions'' by George Barr McCutcheon, which became the hit 19 ...
'' (1961) – Walker * ''
Crooks Anonymous ''Crooks Anonymous'' is a British comedy film from 1962. Directed by Ken Annakin, it stars Leslie Phillips and Stanley Baxter and is notably the feature film debut of Julie Christie. Plot Captain "Dandy Forsdyke" (Leslie Phillips) is a habitua ...
'' (1962) – 1st Jeweller * '' Kill or Cure'' (1962) – PC Lofthouse * '' On the Beat'' (1962) – Wedding Photographer (uncredited) * '' A Stitch in Time'' (1963) – Man with Headache (uncredited) * '' Father Came Too!'' (1964) – Bath Salesman * ''
Hide and Seek Hide-and-seek (sometimes known as hide-and-go-seek) is a popular children's game in which at least two players (usually at least three) conceal themselves in a set environment, to be found by one or more seekers. The game is played by one chose ...
'' (1964) – Pompous Man * ''Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver'' (1964) – His Lordship / Guards Officer * ''
Don't Lose Your Head ''Don't Lose Your Head'' is a 1967 British swashbuckling comedy film, the 13th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It features regular team members Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey, and Joan Sims. Set ...
'' (1966) – Rake (uncredited) * ''
The Spy with a Cold Nose ''The Spy with a Cold Nose'' is a 1966 British comedy film directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Laurence Harvey, Daliah Lavi, Lionel Jeffries, Denholm Elliott, and Colin Blakely. The film was nominated for Golden Globe Awards in the Best Engli ...
'' (1966) – Policeman * '' Stranger in the House'' (1967) – Policeman (uncredited) * ''
Follow That Camel ''Follow That Camel'' is a 1967 British comedy film, the 14th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). Like its predecessor '' Don't Lose Your Head'', it does not have the words "Carry On" in its original title (though for screen ...
'' (1967) – Doctor * ''
Carry On Doctor ''Carry On Doctor'' is a 1967 British comedy film, the 15th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It is the second in the series to have a medical theme. Frankie Howerd makes the first of his two appearances in the film serie ...
'' (1967) – Fred * ''
Half a Sixpence ''Half a Sixpence'' is a 1963 musical comedy based on the 1905 novel ''Kipps'' by H. G. Wells, with music and lyrics by David Heneker and a book by Beverley Cross. It was written as a vehicle for British pop star Tommy Steele. Background ...
'' (1967) – Photographer * ''
The Magnificent Six and 1/2 ''The Magnificent Six and 1/2'' was a British comedy film series for the Children's Film Foundation. Based on Hal Roach's popular Our Gang series of shorts, "Six and 1/2" followed a group of seven children on their fun misadventures. Created by ...
'' (1968) – Employer * '' Oliver!'' (1968) * ''
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? ''Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?'' is a 1969 British musical film directed by and starring Anthony Newley. Plot Merkin is an internationally successful singer approaching middle age who retells his life s ...
'' (1969) – Red Cardinal * ''
The Nine Ages of Nakedness ''The Nine Ages of Nakedness'' is a 1969 British sex film, directed by Harrison Marks, and also starring Marks as himself and several of his (fictional) ancestors.Simon Sheridan, ''Keeping the British End Up: Four Decades of Saucy Cinema'', Tit ...
'' (1969) – The Pharaoh (segment "The Egyptians") * ''
Futtocks End ''Futtocks End'' is a British comedy film released in 1970, directed by Bob Kellett and written by Ronnie Barker. Almost entirely without dialogue, the film includes a musical score, sound effects and incoherent mutterings. The story revolves ar ...
'' (1970) – The Twit * ''
Perfect Friday ''Perfect Friday'' is a British bank heist film released in 1970, directed by Peter Hall. It stars Ursula Andress as Lady Britt Dorset, Stanley Baker as Mr Graham, David Warner as Lord Nicholas Dorset and T. P. McKenna as Smith. Plot Mr. Graha ...
'' (1970) – Thompson * '' Cucumber Castle'' (1970) – Julian the Lord Chamberlaine * ''
Carry On Henry ''Carry On Henry'' is a 1971 British historical comedy film, the 21st release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It tells a fictionalised story involving Sid James as Henry VIII, who chases after Barbara Windsor's charact ...
'' (1971) – Duc de Poncenay * '' Bless This House'' (1972) – Tom Hobbs * ''Anoop and the Elephant'' (1972) – Mr. Skinner * ''
Man About the House ''Man About the House'' is a British sitcom created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer that starred Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy. Six series were broadcast on ITV from 15 August 1973 to 7 A ...
'' (1974) – Producer * ''
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother ''The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother'' is a 1975 American musical comedy film with Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, Roy Kinnear, and Leo McKern.''Variety'' film review; December 3, 1975, page 22. The film was ...
'' (1975) – Man in Tails * ''
The Slipper and the Rose ''The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella'' is a 1976 British musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. The film was chosen as the Royal Command Performance motion picture selection for 1976. Directed by Bryan Forb ...
'' (1976) – Montague * ''
Keep It Up Downstairs ''Keep It Up Downstairs'' is a 1976 British period sex comedy film, directed by Robert Young and starring Diana Dors, Jack Wild and William Rushton. Alternative titles for the film include ''Can You Keep It Up Downstairs?'' and ''My Favorite ...
'' (1976) – Bishop * ''
Adventures of a Private Eye ''Adventures of a Private Eye'' is a 1977 British sex comedy film directed by Stanley Long and starring Christopher Neil, Suzy Kendall, Harry H. Corbett and Liz Fraser. It followed the 1976 film '' Adventures of a Taxi Driver'' and was followe ...
'' (1977) – Police Cyclist * '' Crossed Swords'' (1977) – St.John * '' Revenge of the Pink Panther'' (1978) – Hospital Clerk * ''
The London Connection ''The Omega Connection'' is a 1979 American made-for-television action spy film directed by Robert Clouse for Walt Disney Productions. It stars Jeffrey Byron and Larry Cedar. It was released theatrically in other countries as ''The London Connecti ...
'' (1979) – Driscoll


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