Eric Woodburn (né Eric Melville Reis; 9 March 1894 – 25 October 1981) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor.[3][4] Prior to this he had a long career on the stage and was also a noted baritone singer.[5]
Eric Woodburn | |
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| Born | Eric Melville Reis 9 March 1894 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 25 October 1981 (aged 87)[1] |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Actor • Singer |
His most important role was as Doctor Alexander Snoddie in Doctor Finlay's Casebook.[6] He also played the father of Lance Corporal Jones in the Museum Piece episode of Dad's Army.[7][8]
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaites | a bishop | The Glasgow Citizens' Theatre | Tyrone Guthrie, Moultrie Kelsall | play by Sir David Lyndsay, adapted by Robert Kemp |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Full steam | ||
| 1936 | Bottle Party | ||
| 1952 | You're Only Young Twice | The Bedellus | |
| 1952 | The Brave Don't Cry | Rab Elliott | |
| 1953 | Laxdale Hall | Gamlie | |
| 1953 | The Kidnappers (US: The Little Kidnappers) | Sam Howie | |
| 1954 | The Maggie | Skipper | |
| 1955 | Geordie | Jean's Father | Uncredited |
| 1959 | The Bridal Path | Archie | |
| 1959 | Naked Fury | Frank Hawking | |
| 1960 | The Battle of the Sexes | Wine Shop Proprietor | |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Landlord | |
| 1961 | The Innocents | Coachman | Uncredited |
| 1962 | Two and Two Make Six | Falstaff | |
| 1962 | The Dock Brief | Judge Banter | |
| 1962 | The Amorous Prawn | Publican | |
| 1963 | I Could Go On Singing | Verger | |
| 1965 | Two Left Feet | Tramp | Uncredited |
| 1966 | Ambush at Devil's Gap | Prof. Jennings | |
| 1966 | Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down | Morrison | short film |
| 1971 | Kidnapped | Doctor | (final film role) |
References
- ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858–1995
- ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
- ^ "Eric Woodburn - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Eric Woodburn". BFI. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018.
- ^ British Pathé (13 April 2014). "Pictorial Revue Reel 1 (1932-1936)" – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Dr. Finlay's Casebook". 22 December 1966. p. 15 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Dad's Army - S1 - Episode 2: Museum Piece". Radio Times.
- ^ "Eric Woodburn". www.aveleyman.com.
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