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Percy Hoskins(1904-1989)

  • Writer
  • Script and Continuity Department
  • Actor
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Percy Hoskins was born on 28 December 1904 in Bridport, Dorset, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Burnt Evidence (1954), Dangerous Cargo (1954) and The Blue Parrot (1953). He died on 5 February 1989.
BornDecember 28, 1904
DiedFebruary 5, 1989(84)
BornDecember 28, 1904
DiedFebruary 5, 1989(84)
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Known for

Burnt Evidence (1954)
Burnt Evidence
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1954
Dangerous Cargo (1954)
Dangerous Cargo
5.4
  • Writer
  • 1954
The Blue Parrot (1953)
The Blue Parrot
5.4
  • Writer
  • 1953
Kaleidoscope
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • ITV Television Playhouse (1955)
    ITV Television Playhouse
    8.2
    TV Series
    • original story
    • 1957
  • Burnt Evidence (1954)
    Burnt Evidence
    5.8
    • from an original story "Burn the Evidence" by
    • 1954
  • Dangerous Cargo (1954)
    Dangerous Cargo
    5.4
    • from an original story "Goldthieves" by
    • 1954
  • The Blue Parrot (1953)
    The Blue Parrot
    5.4
    • from an original story "Gunman"
    • 1953
  • Kaleidoscope
    7.0
    TV Series
    • writer: It's Your Money They're After segment
    • 1948

Script and Continuity Department



  • War on Crime
    TV Series
    • script collaborator
    • 1950

Actor



  • The Brighton Belle
    TV Mini Series
    • Fat man
    • 1972

Personal details

  • Born
    • December 28, 1904
    • Bridport, Dorset, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 5, 1989
  • Other works
    Story: "Gunman" (filmed as The Blue Parrot (1953))

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    Also a crime reporter with the Daily Express, and on television and radio.

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