Henry James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a

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actor of television and film. He is best remembered for his roles as

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in the film '' The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men'' (1952) and as

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in the film ''

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'' (1952), the latter earning him a BAFTA Award for Best British Actor nomination.

Early life

He was born in

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, India, and brought up in Scotland, attending Dollar Academy. He made his West End debut in the 1936 comedy '' The Composite Man'' at

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. His best remembered film roles include

in the 1952 film '' The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men'' (he reprised the same role in the 1967 film '' A Challenge for Robin Hood'') and

in ''

'' of the same year. His rotund appearance and fruity voice made him a natural choice for such roles.

Acting career

A pupil of

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, he became a graduate of the

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. His film career began in 1936 in ''Sensation'', but was interrupted by

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, during which he served in the

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. His 1946 television series ''

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'', shown on the

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Early life

Acting career

Partial filmography

References

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