David Calderisi (born 21 June 1940) is a Canadian actor with a career in both Canada and the United Kingdom.

Early life and education

Calderisi was born in

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and attended

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Career

After training as an actor in London from 1959 to 1962, Calderisi made appearances in iconic British TV shows including '' The Saint'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Doctor Who'' (serial: ''

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'') and ''

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''. At the same time, he collaborated with

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to revolutionize British theatre by bringing lunchtime performances to the masses. They formed the company Quipu which from 1968 to 1973 operated at three venues:

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(LAMDA, where Calderisi studied for the stage), the Mercury Theatre, Colchester and the Little Theatre in Central London, off St. Martin's Lane. Calderisi has also acted and directed in theatres across the West End in productions such as ''The Experiment'' and ''The Theatre of Death'' written by Philip Martin. Returning to Canada in 1971, Calderisi had appearances in ''

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'', '' War of the Worlds'', ''

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'', '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'' and ''

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'' amongst others, as well as the recurring role of Barry Calvert in '' Earth: Final Conflict''. Theatre work includes playing

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on stage in Montreal as well as a one-man show performance of ''

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'', translated by poet Edward FitzGerald. As a teacher, Calderisi has taught and directed at

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and

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as well as colleges George Brown,

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and Sheridan.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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David Calderisi
at Theatricalia {{DEFAULTSORT:Calderisi, David 1940 births Living people Canadian male stage actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art