Duncan Bell (born 16 January 1955) is a Scottish stage and screen
actor
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...
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He is best known for his role as Sgt Dennis Merton in ''
Heartbeat''.
Television career
In September 2001, he joined British TV drama series ''
Heartbeat'' as Sergeant Dennis Merton.
The role of Merton brought back childhood memories for Duncan as he spent holidays in
Scarborough Scarborough or Scarboro may refer to:
People
* Scarborough (surname)
* Earl of Scarbrough
Places Australia
* Scarborough, Western Australia, suburb of Perth
* Scarborough, New South Wales, suburb of Wollongong
* Scarborough, Queensland, sub ...
, close to where most of the programme is filmed.
In September 2003, Duncan became a father to a baby girl and left ''Heartbeat'' in July 2004.
He played Midshipman Clayton in the 1998 TV film "
Hornblower: The Even Chance" (subsequently released as "Horatio Hornblower: The Duel" in the USA).
He appeared in series 10 episode 7 ("The Great Depression of 1994") of ''
Minder'' sporting a
ponytail. Also played the role of Lt Colonel P. Philips in series 5 of ''
Soldier Soldier
''Soldier Soldier'' is a British television drama series. Created by Lucy Gannon, produced by Central Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of seven series and 82 episodes from 10 June 1991 to 9 December 1997. It ...
'' – (1995–1996).
In 2008, he appeared as a guest star in ''
Foyle's War''.
Stage career
His stage work includes ''
Philistines
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There is compelling evidence to suggest that the Philistines origi ...
'', ''
The Life of Galileo'', ''
Remembrance of Things Past'' (as Charles Swann, November 2000-April 2001), ''
All My Sons'' and ''Blinded by the Sun'' for the
National Theatre and two seasons (1988-9 and 1994) with the
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs over 1,000 staff and opens around 20 productions a year. The RSC plays regularly in London, Stratf ...
.
References
External links
National Theatre Company members: Duncan Bell*
1955 births
Living people
Scottish male television actors
Scottish male stage actors
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