Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove (17 December 1943 – 7 April 2010) was an English film, television and stage actor.

Early life and career

He was born Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove, on 17 December 1943, the son of Brigadier Arnold de Lerisson Cazenove and Elizabeth Laura (née Gurney, 1914–1994) in

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, but was brought up in Bowlish,

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. He was educated at the Dragon School,

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's College of the Venerable Bede and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.Anthony Haywar
Obituary: Christopher Cazenove
''The Guardian'', 8 April 2010 Cazenove often portrayed British aristocrats, and first made his name in the 1972 drama series, '' The Regiment''. Other notable roles included Charlie Tyrrell in the 1976-77 period drama series '' The Duchess of Duke Street'', and in 1986 he appeared as Ben Carrington in the US soap opera ''

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'', which he played until the following year. From 2001 to 2003, he had a recurring role in the British drama series '' Judge John Deed'', playing Row Colemore. On the stage, he appeared as Henry Higgins in the British and American productions of ''

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'' from 2005 through to 2008. He also starred in the London West End production of '' The Importance of Being Earnest'' in 1994 alongside Susannah York.

Personal life

Cazenove was married to actress Angharad Rees from 1973 until their divorce in 1994. They had two sons, Linford James (20 July 1974 – 10 September 1999); and Rhys William (born 1976); Linford died in a car crash on the M11 in

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. From 2003 until his death, Cazenove's partner was Isabel Davis.

Death

In February 2010, Cazenove collapsed at his London home. He was taken to St Thomas' Hospital in London, suffering from septicaemia. He died on 7 April 2010 from the effects of the illness at St Thomas' Hospital, aged 66. The actor "died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones", said a statement released by his agent, his family and girlfriend.Notice of Cazenove's death
, 7 April 2010 Cazenove's funeral on 16 April 2010 was held at St Paul's, Covent Garden, London.

Filmography

Film

Television

* 1972-1973 '' The Regiment'' * 1973 '' Omnibus: The British Hero'' (

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TV documentary/selected dramatised scenes) as Heroes: Tom Brown / Richard Hannay / Beau Geste / Bulldog Drummond /

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* 1974 '' Thriller'' Episode: "K is for Killing" as Sunny Garrick * 1974 '' Jennie, Lady Randolph Churchill'' as George Cornwallis-West * 1976-1977 '' Duchess of Duke Street'' as Charlie Tyrrell * 1980 '' Hammer House of Horror'' Episode: "Children of the Full Moon" as Tom Martin * 1981 ''Ladykillers'' Episode: ''A Smile Is Sometimes Worth a Million Dollars'' as Ronald True * 1982 '' The Letter (1982 film)'' as Officer Withers * 1984 '' Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense'' Episode: "In Possession" as Frank Daly * 1985 '' Kane & Abel'' as The Baron * 1986-1987 ''

'' as Ben Carrington * 1989 '' A Fine Romance (1989 TV series)'' as Michael Trent * 2001-2003 '' Judge John Deed'' as "Row" Colemore * 2004 '' Charmed'' as Thrask * 2005 '' Dalziel and Pascoe'' Episode: " Dead Meat", Parts 1 and 2 as Guy Latimer

References

External links

*
BBC profile

Obituary in ''The Times''
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