Rod Culbertson (born 28 April 1950) is an English actor.

Biography

Born in

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he attended Bede Grammar School and then studied art at the

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. He appeared in '' Zigger Zagger'' in 1967 with the

National Youth Theatre The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT) is a youth theatre and charity in London, created with the aim of developing young people's artistic skills via theatrical productions and other creative endeavours. Founded in 1956 as the world ...

before embarking on a successful stage and screen career. Culbertson played the role of

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in the film ''

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'' directed by

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. He also acted in the film ''

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'' as Master Ridley.

Filmography

*''

'' - 1979 *''

Twelfth Night ''Twelfth Night, or What You Will'' is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola an ...

'' - 1996 *''

'' - 1998

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Culbertson, Rod English male film actors Living people 1950 births People educated at Bede Grammar School for Boys Actors from the City of Sunderland Male actors from Tyne and Wear