Maurice Harington Kaufmann (29 June 1927 – 21 September 1997) was a British actor of stage, film and television, who specialised in whodunits and horror films, from 1954 to 1981, when he retired.

Personal life

He was married to

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from 1961 to 1975; they appeared together in the film, '' Fright'' (1971). They adopted two children, daughter Lottie and son Barnaby, before divorcing in 1975.

Death

Maurice Kaufmann died in 1997 in

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from cancer, aged 70. He was nursed, on his deathbed, by his ex-wife, Honor Blackman.

Selected filmography

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Appointment in London ''Appointment in London'' (known as ''Raiders in the Sky'' in the U.S.) is a 1953 British war film set during the Second World War and starring Dirk Bogarde. The film was directed by Philip Leacock and based on a story by John Wooldridge, who ...

'' (1953) as Raf Officer (uncredited) * ''

The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp ''The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp'' is a 1954 British fantasy comedy film directed by Alan Bromly and starring Felix Aylmer, Diane Cilento and Jerry Desmonde. The film was based on a novel by Charles Terrot and is a remake of his television p ...

'' (1954) as Reg * ''

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'' (1954) as Lord Alvanley (uncredited) * ''

To Dorothy a Son ''To Dorothy a Son'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Muriel Box and starring Shelley Winters, John Gregson and Peggy Cummins. Known in the U.S. as ''Cash on Delivery'', it is based on the 1950 play ''To Dorothy, a Son'' by Roger MacDo ...

'' (1954) as Elmer the Pianist * ''

Companions in Crime ''Companions in Crime'' (A.K.A. ''Stryker Strikes Twice'') is a 1954 British crime film directed by John Krish and starring Clifford Evans, George Woodbridge and Kenneth Haigh. The film is a spin-off from the television series ''Stryker of th ...

'' (1954) as Arnold Kendall * ''

Three Cases of Murder ''Three Cases of Murder'' is a 1955 British horror omnibus film comprising three stories: "The Picture," "You Killed Elizabeth," and "Lord Mountdrago." Eamonn Andrews introduces each. Alan Badel appears in all three.John Hamilton, ''The British ...

'' (1955) as Pemberton (segment "You Killed Elizabeth") * ''

The Love Match ''The Love Match'' is a 1955 British black and white comedy film directed by David Paltenghi and starring Arthur Askey, Glenn Melvyn, Thora Hird and Shirley Eaton. A football-mad railway engine driver and his fireman are desperate to get back ...

'' (1955) as Harry Longworth * ''

The Quatermass Xperiment ''The Quatermass Xperiment'' (a.k.a. ''The Creeping Unknown'' in the United States) is a 1955 British science fiction horror film from Hammer Film Productions, based on the 1953 BBC Television serial ''The Quatermass Experiment'' written by Ni ...

'' (1955) as Marsh (uncredited) * ''

Secret Venture ''Secret Venture'' is a 1955 British B-movie thriller film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Kent Taylor, Jane Hylton and Kathleen Byron. Plot Renowned scientist Professor Henrik (Hugo Schuster) returns to England from a working trip ...

'' (1955) as Dan Flemying * ''

An Alligator Named Daisy ''An Alligator Named Daisy'' is a 1955 British comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Donald Sinden, Jeannie Carson, James Robertson Justice, Diana Dors, Roland Culver and Stanley Holloway. Plot Returning from a cricket match in I ...

'' (1955) as Ed (uncredited) * ''Handcuffs, London'' (1955) as Jerry Strong * '' Women Without Men'' (1956) as Daniels * ''Blonde Bait'' (1956) as Daniels (uncredited) * '' It's a Wonderful World'' (1956) as Paul Taylor * '' Find the Lady'' (1956) as Nicky * '' The Girl in the Picture'' (1957) as Rod Molloy * '' The Man Without a Body'' (1957) as Chauffeur * '' Fire Down Below'' (1957) as 3rd U.S. Sailor * ''

Date with Disaster ''Date with Disaster'' is a 1957 British crime film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Tom Drake, William Hartnell and Shirley Eaton. It was made at Southall Studios in London. Location shooting took place around Southall and Chiswick ...

'' (1957) as Don Redman * ''

Campbell's Kingdom ''Campbell's Kingdom'' is a 1957 British adventure film directed by Ralph Thomas, based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Hammond Innes. The film stars Dirk Bogarde and Stanley Baker, with Michael Craig, Barbara Murray, James Robertson Ju ...

'' (1957) as Man at Golden Calf * ''

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'' (1958) as Harry's Friend (uncredited) * ''

Behemoth, the Sea Monster ''The Giant Behemoth'' is a 1959 British-American science fiction giant monster film directed by Eugène Lourié, with special effects by Willis H. O'Brien, Pete Peterson, Irving Block, Jack Rabin, and Louis de Witt. The film stars Gene Evans ...

'' (1959) as Mini Submarine Officer * ''

Life in Emergency Ward 10 ''Life in Emergency Ward 10'' is a 1959 film directed by Robert Day. It stars Michael Craig and Wilfrid Hyde-White. It was based on the television series ''Emergency – Ward 10''. Cast * Michael Craig as Dr. Stephen Russell *Wilfrid Hyde-Whit ...

'' (1959) as Anaesthetist * ''

Top Floor Girl ''Top Floor Girl'' is a 1959 British drama film directed by Max Varnel and starring Kay Callard, Neil Hallett and Robert Raikes. The screenplay was co-written by Brian Clemens. Premise A ruthlessly ambitious woman becomes involved with the son ...

'' (1959) as Peter Farnite * ''

The Crowning Touch ''The Crowning Touch'' is a 1959 British comedy film directed by David Eady and starring Ted Ray, Irene Handl and Greta Gynt. Plot The "Crowning Touch" of the title is a fancy ladies hat. It has been ordered and specially set aside at a posh B ...

'' (1959) as David * '' Gorgo'' (1961) as Radio Reporter * ''

House of Mystery ''The House of Mystery'' is the name of several horror, fantasy, and mystery Comics anthologies published by DC Comics. It had a companion series, ''The House of Secrets''. It is also the name of the titular setting of the series. First serie ...

'' (1961) as Henry Trevor * ''

Tarnished Heroes ''Tarnished Heroes'' is a 1961 British war film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Dermot Walsh and Anton Rodgers. It was produced by Danziger Productions. The film is set in France during World War II, and concerns a British major who destroy ...

'' (1961) as Tom Mason * '' Play It Cool'' (1962) as Larry Granger * '' On the Beat'' (1962) as Vince * ''

We Shall See ''We Shall See'' is a 1964 British drama film directed by Quentin Lawrence and starring Maurice Kaufmann, Faith Brook and Alec Mango. It was adapted from a 1926 novel ''We Shall See!'' by Edgar Wallace, and was made at Merton Park Studios as ...

'' (1964) as Evan Collins * '' A Shot in the Dark'' (1964) as Pierre * ''

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'' (1965) as Alan Glentower * '' Circus of Fear'' (1966) as Mario * '' Cry Wolf'' (1969) as Jim Walker * '' Man of Violence'' (1971) as Charles Grayson * '' The Abominable Dr. Phibes'' (1971) as Dr. Whitcombe * '' Bloomfield'' (1971) as Yasha * '' Fright'' (1971) as Inspector * '' The Vault of Horror'' (1973) as Bob Dickson (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered") * ''

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It ''The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It'' is a 1977 comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and starring John Cleese. It is a low-budget spoof of the Sherlock Holmes detective series, as well as the mystery genre in gener ...

'' (1977) as Steve McGarrett

Death reference per General Register Office (GRO) of England and Wales

* Registration District: Fulham * County: London. * Year of Registration: 1997. * Month of Registration: September * Date of Birth: 29 June 1927 * District No: 2281 * Reg No: 85A * Ent No: 052

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* 1927 births 1997 deaths English male film actors English male stage actors English male television actors Male actors from London People from Gorleston-on-Sea Deaths from cancer in England 20th-century English male actors {{UK-actor-stub