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Derek Blomfield(1920-1964)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Derek Blomfield
Derek Blomfield was born on 31 August 1920 in London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Hobson's Choice (1954), Persuasion (1960) and Reach for the Sky (1956). He died on 23 July 1964 in Quimper, Finistère, France.
BornAugust 31, 1920
DiedJuly 23, 1964(43)
BornAugust 31, 1920
DiedJuly 23, 1964(43)
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Known for

Charles Laughton, Brenda de Banzie, and John Mills in Hobson's Choice (1954)
Hobson's Choice
7.7
  • Freddy Beenstock
  • 1954
Persuasion
5.5
TV Mini Series
  • William Elliot
Kenneth More in Reach for the Sky (1956)
Reach for the Sky
7.2
  • Civilian Pilot
  • 1956
Rupert of Hentzau
6.2
TV Series
  • Count Luzau-Rischenheim

Credits

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Actor

  • The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Freddy Beenstock
    • 1994
  • Jenny Agutter, Derek Fowlds, and Sylvia Syms in East of Sudan (1964)
    East of Sudan
    5.0
    • Second Major (uncredited)
    • 1964
  • Rupert of Hentzau
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Count Luzau-Rischenheim
    • 1964
  • No Hiding Place (1959)
    No Hiding Place
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Bill Warren
    • 1963
  • John Gregson in First Night (1963)
    First Night
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Frank Danton
    • 1963
  • Emergency-Ward 10 (1957)
    Emergency-Ward 10
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1963
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Alan Hollis
    • Graviter
    • Wilkie Collins
    • 1956–1963
  • Suspense (1962)
    Suspense
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Mark Carter
    • 1963
  • Bob Dylan, David Warner, Ursula Howells, Reg Lye, James Mellor, and Maureen Pryor in The Madhouse on Castle Street (1963)
    BBC Sunday-Night Play
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Bruce Fairlight
    • Roy Knight
    • 1960–1963
  • Mr. Justice Duncannon
    TV Series
    • Mr. Blakeney, QC
    • 1963
  • Fate Takes a Hand (1961)
    Fate Takes a Hand
    6.1
    • Briggs
    • 1961
  • Probation Officer (1959)
    Probation Officer
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Willie Stuart
    • 1961
  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Henry
    • Dr. Peter Verity
    • 1960–1961
  • Persuasion
    5.5
    TV Mini Series
    • William Elliot
    • 1961
  • Escort for Hire (1960)
    Escort for Hire
    4.8
    • Jack
    • 1960

Writer

  • Let Me Ever Escape Them
    TV Movie
    • writer
    • 1954
  • The Parasite
    TV Movie
    • television adaptation
    • 1953

Personal details

  • Born
    • August 31, 1920
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 23, 1964
    • Quimper, Finistère, France
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared in Agatha Christie's play "Witness for the Prosecution," at the Winter Garden Theatre in London, England, with Patricia Jessel and David Horne in the cast.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    British actor who began in juvenile roles in the 1930's, best remembered for the schoolboy comedy The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941). In the 50's, graduated to character parts.

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