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Eric Longworth (20 July 1918 – 20 August 2008) was an

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actor, best known for his semi-regular role in the

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'' as Mr. Gordon, the town clerk of Walmington-on-Sea. Eric Groves Longworth was born in

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. He had decided from an early age to become an actor, but had his hopes dashed when his father died and he had to help support the family. He was 17 at the time. Up to his call-up in 1939 at the outbreak of

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, which included a spell in

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, he had joined the Crompton Stage Society, a local amateur company, playing character parts to stall his ambitions. After being

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he decided to turn professional, joining the

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, and staying with them for 11 years. He rose to become theatre manager at Oldham, and later became the manager of the old Guildford Theatre until 1963; at both theatres he continued to act, and occasionally direct, as well as

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. His first television appearance was in 1963, and he was usually cast as civil servants or retired colonels. Longworth appeared in a 1972 episode of ''Lollipop'' written by

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, which could have led to his being chosen for the part of the Walmington-on-Sea Town Clerk. During the ''Dad's Army'' Stage Show, Longworth understudied (but, as he states, was thankfully never used for) Arthur Lowe. He also made a few films, and spent time flying around the globe visiting family, mixed in with the occasional

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work, and appearances for the DAAS. He also appeared in another Jimmy Perry and David Croft sitcom ''

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'' as a Head Waiter. He was active from 1963 to 1996. He had been a regular at ''Dad's Army'' events over the years. His most recent public appearance was at the ''Dad's Army'' 40th Birthday celebrations at the Imperial War Museum in

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shortly before his death. He died on 20 August 2008 in

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, one month after his 90th birthday. His funeral was held on 5 September.Eric Longworth's obituary at the Dad's Army Appreciation Society
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Film roles

* '''Turn-up for Tony (1968, TV film) - Foreman * ''

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'' (1968) - Businessman * ''

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'' (1970, TV film) - Boreman * '' Perfect Friday'' (1970) - House of Lords Messenger * '' Ooh… You Are Awful'' (1972) - Passport Booth Customer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1973) - Man with Lighter * ''

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'' (1976) - Man at Ball (uncredited) *''Die Katze von Kensington'' (1996, TV film)

Television roles

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'' (1963) - 1st Businessman *''

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'' (1963) - Mr Pickwick *''

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'' (1964) - Second Card Player *''

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'' (1966) - Gerald Compton - recurring character * ''Boy Meets Girl'' (1967–69) - Policeman *''

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'' (1967) - Shop assistant * ''The First Lady'' (1968) - Earnshaw *'' Coronation Street'' (1967–76) - Nat Lumley - recurring character *''

'' (1972–77) - Town Clerk - recurring character

References

External links

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'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Longworth, Eric 1918 births 2008 deaths English male television actors People from Shaw and Crompton Actor-managers 20th-century theatre managers British military personnel of World War II