Charles Lamb (20 November 1900 – 19 March 1989) was a British stage, film and television actor. Previously an engineer, he made his theatre debut in 1924.
His stage work included appearing in the original theatrical production of ''
Brighton Rock'' at the
Garrick Theatre
The Garrick Theatre is a West End theatre, located in Charing Cross Road, in the City of Westminster, named after the stage actor David Garrick. It opened in 1889 with ''The Profligate'', a play by Arthur Wing Pinero, and another Pinero play, ...
in 1943.
His longest running role was as Mrs Dale's
gardener
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Description
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, Monument, in the radio soap opera ''
Mrs Dale's Diary''.
Selected filmography
* ''
Once a Crook'' (1941) − Joseph
* ''
Stop Press Girl'' (1949) − Green Line Conductor (uncredited)
* ''
The Galloping Major'' (1951) − Ernie Smart, Horse Owner
* ''
The Lavender Hill Mob
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'' (1951) − Mr. Richards (uncredited)
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Appointment with Venus'' (1951) − Jean − the Cowman
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Curtain Up'' (1952) − George
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Come Back Peter'' (1952) − Mr. Hapgood
* ''
Genevieve
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Rec ...
'' (1953) − Publican (uncredited)
* ''
The Intruder'' (1953) − Glazier (uncredited)
* ''
Meet Mr. Lucifer'' (1953) − 2nd Trap Door Stage Hand (uncredited)
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Impulse'' (1954) − Mr. Palmer (Car Mechanic) (uncredited)
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Solution by Phone'' (1954) − (uncredited)
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Delayed Action'' (1954) − Bank clerk
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Raising a Riot'' (1955) − Greengrocer (uncredited)
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One Jump Ahead'' (1955) − Mr. Lamb
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John and Julie'' (1955) − Man In Train
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The Feminine Touch'' (1956) − Jenkins
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The Extra Day
''The Extra Day'' (also known as ''Twelve Desperate Hours'' and ''12 Desperate Hours'') is a 1956 British comedy-drama film directed by William Fairchild and starring Richard Basehart, Simone Simon and George Baker.
Plot
After the final scen ...
'' (1956) − Porter at Flats (uncredited)
* ''
Reach for the Sky'' (1956) − Walker / Desoutters Aide (uncredited)
* ''
The Tommy Steele Story'' (1957) − Mr. Steele
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Hell Drivers'' (1957) − Cafe Owner (uncredited)
* ''Light Fingers'' (1957) − (uncredited)
* ''
Lucky Jim
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'' (1957) − Contractor
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Davy'' (1958) − Henry
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The Salvage Gang
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'' (1958) − Shorty
* ''
Model for Murder
''Model for Murder'' is a 1959 British second feature ('B') crime film directed by Terry Bishop and starring Keith Andes, Hazel Court and Jean Aubrey. It was written by Bishop and Robert Dunbar from a story by Peter Fraser.
Plot
American s ...
'' (1959) − Lock Keeper
* ''
Jack the Ripper
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'' (1959) − Stage Door Keeper
* ''
The Nun's Story
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Premise
The lead character of the book, Sister Luk ...
'' (1959) − Pascin (uncredited)
* ''
The Wreck of the Mary Deare'' (1959) − Court Clerk (uncredited)
* ''
The Shakedown'' (1960) − Pinza
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School for Scoundrels'' (1960) − Carpenter
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The Criminal'' (1960) − Mr. Able
* ''
The Hands of Orlac'' (1960) − Guard (uncredited)
* ''
Sword of Sherwood Forest
''Sword of Sherwood Forest'' is a 1960 British Technicolor/ MegaScope adventure film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Niall MacGinnis, Nigel Green and Sarah Branch. Greene reprised the role of Robin Hood, ...
'' (1960) − Old Bowyer
* ''
The Curse of the Werewolf
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'' (1961) − Chef
* ''
Old Mac'' (1961) − Father
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Design for Loving'' (1962) − Walter
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Jigsaw'' (1962) − Mr. Peck (uncredited)
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Hide and Seek'' (1964) − Porter
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The End of Arthur's Marriage'' (1965) − Dad
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Life at the Top'' (1965) − Wincastle
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Charlie Bubbles'' (1967) − Mr. Noseworthy
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Quatermass and the Pit'' (1967) − Newsvendor
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Subterfuge'' (1968) − Caretaker
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The Southern Star'' (1969) − Todd
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Hands of the Ripper'' (1971) − Guard
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Universal Soldier'' (1972) − Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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The Mirror Crack'd'' (1980) − 2nd Man in Village Hall (uncredited)
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An Englishman Abroad'' (1983) − George
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The Tall Guy'' (1989) − Old Man in Wheelchair (final film role)
References
External links
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1900 births
1989 deaths
English male stage actors
English male film actors
English male radio actors
English male television actors
20th-century English male actors