Arnold Diamond (18 April 1915 – 18 March 1992) was an English

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, regularly cast in small parts on television such as in '' The Avengers'' 1967 episode entitled ''Who's Who'' when he played Krelmar. He graduated from

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in 1936, and his stage work included the

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, and three years in

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'' in the West End (1954-1957). In a long career, he was cast in a variety of roles, but frequently in 'foreigner' roles, and often as policemen. Indeed, his most remembered role is probably that of Colonel Latignant in the 1960s ITC series '' The Saint'' with

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. The character of Latignant was one of the few recurring characters in the series' long run. Towards the end of his career he appeared in the

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comedy series '' In Sickness and in Health'' as Mr Rabinsky,

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tight neighbour with a black hat and long beard.

Selected filmography

*'' Snowbound'' (1948) - Italian Hotel Guest (uncredited) *'' The Spider and the Fly'' (1949) - Police Officer (uncredited) *'' Cairo Road'' (1950) - Police Major *''

Circle of Danger ''Circle of Danger'' (also known as ''White Heather'') is a 1951 British thriller film directed by Jacques Tourneur starring Ray Milland, Patricia Roc, Marius Goring, Hugh Sinclair and Naunton Wayne. The screenplay was by Philip MacDonald ...

'' (1951) - Geronimo's Waiter (uncredited) *'' Mantrap'' (1953) - Alphonse *'' South of Algiers'' (1953) - Spahi Officer *'' Forbidden Cargo'' (1954) - French Customs Officer (uncredited) *'' Five Days'' (1954) - Perkins (uncredited) *'' The Constant Husband'' (1955) - Car Loan Manager (uncredited) *''

Othello ''The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'', often shortened to ''Othello'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1603. Set in Venice and Cyprus, the play depicts the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulat ...

'' (1956) - Iago (English version, voice) *''The Hideout'' (1956) - Zacki *''

Time Without Pity ''Time Without Pity'' is a 1957 British film noir thriller film directed by Joseph Losey and starring Michael Redgrave, Ann Todd, Leo McKern, Paul Daneman, Peter Cushing, Alec McCowen and Renee Houston. It is about a father trying to save his s ...

'' (1957) - Third Journalist *''

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'' (1957) - Don Quixote (English version, voice, uncredited) *''

The Duke Wore Jeans ''The Duke Wore Jeans'' is a 1958 British comedy musical film directed by Gerald Thomas and starring Tommy Steele, June Laverick and Michael Medwin. The screenplay was by Norman Hudis who also wrote Steele's first film ''The Tommy Steele Story' ...

'' (1958) - MC *''

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'' (1958) - Constable (uncredited) *''

The Revenge of Frankenstein ''The Revenge of Frankenstein'' is a 1958 Technicolor British horror film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews (actor), Francis Matthews, Michael Gwynn, Oscar Quitak, Eunice Gayson and Michael Ripper. Made by H ...

'' (1958) - Molke *'' Carry On Sergeant'' (1958) - Fifth Specialist *'' Bobbikins'' (1959) - LeFarge *'' Hand in Hand'' (1960) - Mr. Mathias *'' Carry On Constable'' (1960) - Chief Constable (voice, uncredited) *'' The Hands of Orlac'' (1960) - Dresser (uncredited) *'' The Man Who Was Nobody'' (1960) - Eddie *'' The Breaking Point'' (1961) - Telling *''

The Frightened City ''The Frightened City'' is a 1961 British neo-noir gangster film directed by John Lemont and starring Herbert Lom, John Gregson and Sean Connery. It was written by Leigh Vance. The film is about extortion rackets and gang warfare in the West End ...

'' (1961) - Moffat *''

It's Trad, Dad! ''It's Trad, Dad!'' (U.S. title: ''Ring-A-Ding Rhythm'') is a 1962 British musical comedy film directed by Richard Lester in his feature directorial debut. It stars singer and actress Helen Shapiro alongside Craig Douglas, John Leyton, the ...

'' (1962) - TV Panelist *''

Two Letter Alibi ''Two Letter Alibi'' is a 1962 British second feature ('B') crime film directed by Robert Lynn and starring Peter Williams, Petra Davies and Ursula Howells. It was written by Paul Winterton and Roger Marshall based on Winterton's 1953 novel '' ...

'' (1962) - Ballistics Expert *'' Masters of Venus'' (1962) - Imos *'' The Switch'' (1963) - Jean Lecraze *''

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'' (1963) - Publican *''

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'' (1963) - Janiello *''

Return from the Ashes ''Return from the Ashes'' is a 1965 British thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Ingrid Thulin, Maximilian Schell, Samantha Eggar and Herbert Lom. It is based on a novel by French crime writer Hubert Monteilhet, adapted ...

'' (1965) - Neighbour *''

A Man Could Get Killed ''A Man Could Get Killed'' is a 1966 American Adventure film, adventure comedy film directed by Ronald Neame and Cliff Owen, shot on various locations in Portugal and starring James Garner, Melina Mercouri, Sandra Dee, Anthony Franciosa, and Rob ...

'' (1966) - Milo *''

The Spy with a Cold Nose ''The Spy with a Cold Nose'' is a 1966 British comedy film directed by Daniel Petrie and starring Laurence Harvey, Daliah Lavi, Lionel Jeffries, Denholm Elliott, and Colin Blakely. It was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. Plot A d ...

'' (1966) - Agent in Water Wagon *'' The Vulture'' (1966) - (uncredited) *'' Casino Royale'' (1967) - Russian Officer (uncredited) *'' The Anniversary'' (1968) - Headwaiter *''

The Girl on a Motorcycle ''The Girl on a Motorcycle'' () is a 1968 erotic romantic drama film directed by Jack Cardiff, starring Alain Delon and Marianne Faithfull. It is based on the 1963 novel ''La Motocyclette'' by André Pieyre de Mandiargues. Released as ''Naked ...

'' (1968) - French Customs Officer *''

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'' (1968) - (uncredited) *''

The File of the Golden Goose ''The File of the Golden Goose'' is a 1969 British neo noir thriller film directed by Sam Wanamaker and starring Yul Brynner, Charles Gray and Edward Woodward. Its plot involves an American detective being sent to Britain to track down a majo ...

'' (1969) - Pollard *'' The Best House in London'' (1969) - Charles Dickens *''

The Italian Job ''The Italian Job'' is a 1969 British comedy Caper story, caper film written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley, directed by Peter Collinson (film director), Peter Collinson, and starring Michael Caine. The film's plot centres ...

'' (1969) - Senior Computer Room Official *''

Run a Crooked Mile ''Run a Crooked Mile'' is a 1969 British made-for-television thriller film directed by Gene Levitt and starring Louis Jourdan. Plot Richard Stuart, an English schoolteacher on holiday, is a witness to a murder among a group of wealthy men in a s ...

'' (1969, TV Movie) - Swiss News Agent *''

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'' (1969) - Paris EuroSEC Representative (uncredited) *'' All the Way Up'' (1970) - Manager 'Bella Capri' *''

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'' (1971) - Major Proudfoot *'' Puppet on a Chain'' (1971) - Coroner (uncredited) *''

Fiddler on the Roof ''Fiddler on the Roof'' is a musical theatre, musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and musical theatre#Book musicals, book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Russian Empire, Imperial Russia in or around 19 ...

'' (1971) - Moishe *'' Madame Sin'' (1972) - Lengetti *''

Young Winston ''Young Winston'' is a 1972 British epic biographical adventure drama war film covering the early years of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, based in particular on his 1930 book, '' My Early Life''. The first part of the film covers Chur ...

'' (1972) - Officer (uncredited) *''

The Alf Garnett Saga ''The Alf Garnett Saga'' is a 1972 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Paul Angelis and Adrienne Posta. The film was the second spin-off from the BBC TV series '' Till Death Us Do Part'' (1 ...

'' (1972) - Policeman *'' Our Miss Fred'' (1972) - German C.O. *''

Steptoe and Son ''Steptoe and Son'' is a British sitcom written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson about a father-and-son rag-and-bone business in 26a Oil Drum Lane, a fictional street in Shepherd's Bush, London. Four series were broadcast by the BBC in black a ...

'' (1973) - 'The Party' Christmas Special *''

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! ''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!'' is a 1974 British comedy film directed by Bob Kellett and starring Brian Rix, Leslie Phillips, Joan Sims and Joanna Lumley. It was based on the Whitehall farce of the same title written by Michael Pertwee ...

'' (1974) - Priest *''

The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones ''The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones'' is a 1976 British comedy film directed by Cliff Owen and starring Nicky Henson, Trevor Howard and Terry-Thomas. It is an adaptation of the 1749 novel ''Tom Jones'' by Henry Fielding, which follows the main ...

'' (1976) - Noisy Reveller *'' March or Die'' (1977) - Husband *''

Revenge of the Pink Panther ''Revenge of the Pink Panther'' is a 1978 comedy film directed by Blake Edwards. It is the sixth film in ''The Pink Panther'' comedy film series. Released in July 1978, it is the final on-set performance of Peter Sellers in the role of Inspector ...

'' (1978) - Douvier's Board member *'' Quincy's Quest'' (1979) - Manager *''

The Great Riviera Bank Robbery ''The Great Riviera Bank Robbery'', also known as ''Dirty Money'' and ''Sewers of Gold'', is a 1979 British heist film written and directed by Francis Megahy and starring Ian McShane, Warren Clarke, Stephen Greif and Christopher Malcolm. In the ...

'' (1979) - Town Hall Man *''

Avalanche Express ''Avalanche Express'' is a 1979 adventure thriller film starring Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, Maximilian Schell and Linda Evans, and produced and directed by Mark Robson. The plot is about the struggle over a defecting Soviet general. The screen ...

'' (1979) - (uncredited) *'' Omen III: The Final Conflict'' (1981) - Astronomer *''

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'' (1981) - Head Waiter *'' Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna'' (1986) - Dr. Markov

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Diamond, Arnold 1915 births 1992 deaths English male stage actors English male film actors English male television actors Jewish English male actors Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Road incident deaths in England Actors from the London Borough of Newham Male actors from Essex People from West Ham