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Alex Glasgow(1935-2001)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Writer
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Alex Glasgow was born on 14 October 1935 in Low Fell, Gateshead, County Durham, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Flambards (1979), The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970) and Trinity Tales (1975). He was married to Paddy Wallace. He died on 13 May 2001 in East Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
BornOctober 14, 1935
DiedMay 13, 2001(65)
BornOctober 14, 1935
DiedMay 13, 2001(65)
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Known for

Flambards (1979)
Flambards
8.3
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970)
The Virgin and the Gypsy
6.0
  • Soundtrack("Keep Your Hand On Your Halfpenny")
  • 1970
Trinity Tales (1975)
Trinity Tales
8.1
TV Series
  • Composer
James Bolam in When the Boat Comes In (1976)
When the Boat Comes In
8.4
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Actor

  • Kicking Around (1982)
    Kicking Around
    TV Series
    • Ray
    • 1982
  • Maths-in-a-Box (1980)
    Maths-in-a-Box
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Computer (voice)
    • 1980
  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Storyteller
    • 1969–1972

Composer

  • Maths-in-a-Box (1980)
    Maths-in-a-Box
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1980
  • Mother Nature's Bloomers (1979)
    Mother Nature's Bloomers
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1979
  • Trinity Tales (1975)
    Trinity Tales
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1975
  • Jackanory Playhouse (1972)
    Jackanory Playhouse
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1972
  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1972
  • The Wednesday Play (1964)
    The Wednesday Play
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1969

Writer

  • The Pursuit of Happiness
    4.9
    • script
    • 1987
  • Kicking Around (1982)
    Kicking Around
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1982
  • Maths-in-a-Box (1980)
    Maths-in-a-Box
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • written by
    • 1980
  • Flambards (1979)
    Flambards
    8.3
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 1979
  • James Bolam in When the Boat Comes In (1976)
    When the Boat Comes In
    8.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1976
  • New Release
    TV Series
    • narrative script
    • 1967

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 14, 1935
    • Low Fell, Gateshead, County Durham, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 13, 2001
    • East Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
  • Spouse
    • Paddy WallaceJuly 5, 1961 - May 13, 2001 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    His theme song for the 1970s TV show "Get Some In" was entitled "As Soon As This Pub Closes, The Revolution Starts".

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