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Robert Arnold(1931-2003)

  • Actor
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Robert Arnold worked on a local newspaper in Stamford before joining the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the early 1950s. He then went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon where he met his wife, the actress June Brown. They appeared in several productions together. He appeared in two films, Sink The Bismark and Tunes of Glory, and several television productions, most notably Dixon of Dock Green which he was in for 7 years in the late 60s, early 70s. the family moved to Folkestone in 1970 where he appeared in local rep before moving back to London in the late 70s and joining The National Theatre.
BornJune 26, 1931
DiedFebruary 4, 2003(71)
BornJune 26, 1931
DiedFebruary 4, 2003(71)
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Known for

Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
Dixon of Dock Green
6.9
TV Series
  • PC Swain
  • Det. Con. Swain
Blake's 7 (1978)
Blake's 7
8.1
TV Series
  • Sergeant Selson
Microbes and Men (1974)
Microbes and Men
8.7
TV Series
  • Children's Doctor
  • Braun
Alec Guinness in Tunes of Glory (1960)
Tunes of Glory
7.5
  • Other Officer
  • 1960

Credits

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Actor



  • The Fasting Girl
    TV Movie
    • Samuel Jacob
    • 1984
  • John Cleese, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs, and Prunella Scales in Fawlty Towers (1975)
    Fawlty Towers
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Arthur
    • 1979
  • Blake's 7 (1978)
    Blake's 7
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Sergeant Selson
    • 1979
  • Maggie and Her (1976)
    Maggie and Her
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Freddie
    • 1978
  • Esther Waters (1977)
    Esther Waters
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Policeman
    • 1977
  • Microbes and Men (1974)
    Microbes and Men
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Children's Doctor
    • Braun
    • 1974
  • Peter Blythe and Sharon Maughan in Dial M for Murder (1974)
    Dial M for Murder
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Sprague
    • 1974
  • The Befrienders (1972)
    The Befrienders
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Grant
    • 1972
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965)
    Thirty-Minute Theatre
    7.0
    TV Series
    • (voice, as Bob Arnold)
    • 1972
  • Jack Warner in Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
    Dixon of Dock Green
    6.9
    TV Series
    • PC Swain
    • Det. Con. Swain
    • 1964–1971
  • Comedy Playhouse (1961)
    Comedy Playhouse
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Policeman
    • 1967
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Captain Johnson
    • 1965
  • John Thaw in Redcap (1964)
    Redcap
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Corporal
    • 1964
  • Armchair Theatre (1956)
    Armchair Theatre
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Barman
    • 1964
  • Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960)
    Armchair Mystery Theatre
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Detective Sergeant Linus
    • 1964

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Bob Arnold
  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • June 26, 1931
    • Manston, Kent, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 4, 2003
    • Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK(Lewy body dementia)
  • Spouse
    • June BrownApril 5, 1958 - February 4, 2003 (his death, 6 children)
  • Children
      Sophie Arnold
  • Relatives
      Katie Arnold(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    His theatre credits include: various roles in "King John" by William Shakespeare , directed by Douglas Seale (1957, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    A classically trained actor he appeared in Britain with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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