Anthony Cecil John Dawes (10 February 1928 – 21 January 2021) was an English character actor, who appeared in a number of roles in film, television and on stage during a career which spanned from 1951 to 2006.

Life and career

Dawes was born in

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, Suffolk in February 1928. He graduated from the

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(RADA) in 1951. His roles on television included ''

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''. He also had some minor film roles, including ''

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'' (1975). He died in Chelsea, London in January 2021 at the age of 92 following a short illness. He was survived by his wife, Lesley, and his daughter, Stephanie.Holy Trinity Sloane Square: Prayers
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Selected filmography

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- Silent Actor *''

'' (1968–1972) – various roles *'' Upstairs, Downstairs'' (1973) – Breeze *'' Follow That Dog'' (1974) – Insp. Bridges *''

'' (1975) – British soldier *'' My Brother's Keeper'' (1975–1976) – Mr. Chivers *''

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'' (1975–1981) – various roles *''

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'' (1979) – Mr. Golightly *''

'' (1979) – Mr. Libson *''

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'' (1980) *''

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'' (1981) – Committee Chairman *''

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'' (1981–1982) – various roles *''

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'' (1982) – Mr. Notting QC *''

'' (1983) – various roles *''Who, Sir? Me, Sir?'' (1985) – Headmaster *''

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'' (1990, TV Series) – Embury *''

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'' (1991) – The Jeweller *''

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'' (1996) – Mr. St. John Thomas *''

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'' (2006)

References

External links

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Aveleyman: Anthony Dawes

British Comedy Guide: Anthony Dawes
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