Robin Wentworth (20 July 1915 – 16 August 1997) was a British television actor, whose most prominent role was that of Ted Dawson in 116 episodes of soap-serial ''

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''.

Early life

A former Taunton schoolboy, he auditioned at

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, only to be told by Sir Barry Jackson to "Go away immediately and get some experience then come back." Upon leaving the Army in 1945, Wentworth continued to write music but really earned his living by acting.

Acting career

Another prominent role was playing Arthur Dewhurst, who was in a relationship with Elsie Tanner in 12 episodes of ''

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'' during 1961 before returning eight years later as John Greaves in two episodes. Wentworth's other work includes an episode of the ''

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'' Season 8 finale called '' The Dæmons'', an episode of '' The Avengers'' called '' Bullseye'' and TV plays called '' Moonlight on the Highway'' and '' Robin Redbreast''.

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at Theatricalia British television actors 1915 births 1997 deaths Actors from the London Borough of Enfield Male actors from London People from Edmonton, London {{UK-tv-actor-stub