John Barrard

John Barrard (12 September 1924 – 13 October 2013) was a British character actor who had a career spanning five decades and who perhaps is best known for playing Dooley, Santa's No. 2, in '' Santa Claus: The Movie'' (1985).

Barrard's television appearances includes the Concierge in '' The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1956), Gatekeeper in an episode of ''Armchair Theatre'' (1956), George in ''The Larkins'' (1958), Napoleon in ''The Army Game'' (1960), Carlos the Pedlar in '' The Saint'' (1962), Mr Craddock in '' Crossroads'' (1964), the Shopkeeper in the Doctor Who story '' The Reign of Terror'' (1964) and two roles in '' Coronation Street''; Harry Mascall in 1972 and as Sidney Wilson in 1974. Before these roles he appeared in the ''Coronation Street'' spin-off '' Pardon the Expression'' (1965). Other appearances included Ludo McAllister in ''Dr. Finlay's Casebook'' (1965), Sid Seaton in '' Softly, Softly'' (1966), Arnold Maddox in ''The Troubleshooters'' (1966), Harris in '' Public Eye'' (1968), Valarti in '' The Avengers'' (1969), Sir Bruce Ingoe in ''Callan'' (1969), King of Diamonds in '' Here Come the Double Deckers'' (1970), Mr Whitfield in '' Doctor at Large'' (1971), Shop Assistant in '' Budgie'' (1972) and Mr Forbes/Mr Finch in ''The Fenn Street Gang'' (1971-1972).

Further television credits included Gem Setter in ''The Protectors'' (1972), Pilkington in ''Follyfoot'' (1973), Lionel in '' The Growing Pains of PC Penrose'' (1975), Chauffeur in '' The Sweeney'' (1976), Mr Oliver in '' Survivors'' (1977) Judge Lambsfoot in ''Dick Turpin'' (1980), Scruffy Man in '' The Professionals'' (1980), Dr Losborne in '' Oliver Twist'' (1982), Jonathon Hopper in ''Whoops Apocalypse'' (1982), Mr Barraclough/Executive in ''Metal Mickey'' (1980-1982), Lapsley/Josie's Dad in ''Last of the Summer Wine'' (1976-1983), Mr Adam in '' The Witches and the Grinnygog'' (1983), the Retired Morris Dancer in The Black Seal episode of ''The Black Adder'' (1983), Guido in ''Ellis Island'' (1984), Old Mr Brooks in '' We'll Think of Something'' (1986), Arkroyd in ''Never the Twain'' (1986-1987), Bernie in ''Terry and June'' (1987), Oskar Friedman in ''War and Remembrance'' (1989), Harold Wharton in an early episode of the sitcom ''One Foot in the Grave'' (1990), Anatole in ''Jeeves and Wooster'' (1990), Mr Pebbles in ''Sean's Show'' (1992), Baths Attendant in ''Minder'' (1993), a houseowner in an episode of ''Keeping Up Appearances'' (1993), Norman Spencer/Mr Jeffries in ''The Bill'' (1989-1999), Stamp Collector in ''Mr. Bean'' (1994) Security Guard in '' As Time Goes By'' (2000) and Mr Taylor in '' Doctors'' (2002).

His film roles included the Taxidermist in '' The Man Who Knew Too Much'' (1956), Lennie Ross in '' Cover Girl Killer'' (1959), Small Man in ''Peeping Tom'' (1960), ''There Was a Crooked Man'' (1960), Honeydew in ''The Primitives'' (1962), Consul in '' We Joined the Navy'' (1962), Zebra Man in '' Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River'' (1968), Wedding Guest in '' Crossplot'' (1969), Patron in ''Our Miss Fred'' (1972), Blind Man in ''Tales from the Crypt'' (1972), Benjamite Elder in '' King David'' (1985), Dooley in '' Santa Claus: The Movie'' (1985), Walter in '' Buster'' (1988) and Old Man in '' Swinging with the Finkels'' (2011).

Theatre appearances included '' The Tenth Man'' (1961) at the Comedy Theatre.

Barrard was the Chairman of the North West London branch of the actors' union Equity. He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium on 17 October 2013 and his ashes were interred at the Golders Green Jewish Cemetery in May 2014.

Filmography

References

External links

John Barrard
on ''The New York Times'' website
John Barrard on aveleyman.com

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1924 births
2013 deaths
English male television actors
English male film actors
English male stage actors
Jewish English male actors
Golders Green Crematorium
Burials at Golders Green Jewish Cemetery