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David Ryall(1935-2014)

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David Ryall
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David Ryall was born on 5 January 1935 in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Around the World in 80 Days (2004), Automata (2014) and City of Ember (2008). He was married to Penny England, Cathy Buchwald and Gillian Eddison. He died on 25 December 2014 in London, England, UK.
BornJanuary 5, 1935
DiedDecember 25, 2014(79)
BornJanuary 5, 1935
DiedDecember 25, 2014(79)
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Known for

Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, and Cécile de France in Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
Around the World in 80 Days
5.9
  • Lord Salisbury
  • 2004
Antonio Banderas in Automata (2014)
Automata
6.0
  • Dominic Hawk
  • 2014
Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway in City of Ember (2008)
City of Ember
6.4
  • Chief Builder
  • 2008
Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal in Hysteria (2011)
Hysteria
6.7
  • Judge
  • 2011

Credits

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Actor

  • Bryony Hannah, Helen George, and Jessica Raine in Call the Midwife (2012)
    Call the Midwife
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Tommy Mills
    • 2015
  • Antonio Banderas in Automata (2014)
    Automata
    6.0
    • Dominic Hawk
    • 2014
  • Maxine Peake, John Simm, Tom Varey, and Chloe Rowley in The Village (2013)
    The Village
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Old Bert Middleton
    • 2013–2014
  • Timothy Spall in Mr. Turner (2014)
    Mr. Turner
    6.8
    • Footman
    • 2014
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (2005)
    A Ghost Story for Christmas
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Rant
    • 2013
  • Stephanie Beacham, Jane Horrocks, Mark Addy, Sarah Parish, Stephen Tompkinson, Jason Watkins, Joel Fry, and Aisling Bea in Trollied (2011)
    Trollied
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Vic
    • 2012–2013
  • Martin Clunes in Doc Martin (2004)
    Doc Martin
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Vicar
    • The Reverend
    • 2007–2013
  • Celia Imrie, Larry Lamb, Duncan Preston, and Alison Steadman in Love & Marriage (2013)
    Love & Marriage
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Frank Holdaway
    • 2013
  • Our Girl (2013)
    Our Girl
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • George
    • 2013
  • Maggie Smith, Pauline Collins, Billy Connolly, and Tom Courtenay in Quartet (2012)
    Quartet
    6.8
    • Harry
    • 2012
  • Holby City (1999)
    Holby City
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Walter Samuels
    • Alfred Stewart
    • Billy Harvey
    • 2003–2012
  • Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez, and Tyger Drew-Honey in Outnumbered (2007)
    Outnumbered
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Frank Morrison
    • 2007–2011
  • Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal in Hysteria (2011)
    Hysteria
    6.7
    • Judge
    • 2011
  • Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
    7.7
    • Elphias Doge
    • 2010
  • Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, and Dennis Waterman in New Tricks (2003)
    New Tricks
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Jasper Urquhart
    • 2010

Soundtrack

  • Maggie Smith, Pauline Collins, Billy Connolly, and Tom Courtenay in Quartet (2012)
    Quartet
    6.8
    • performer: "Are You Havin' Any Fun", "Underneath the Arches"
    • 2012
  • Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Daniel Roche, Ramona Marquez, and Tyger Drew-Honey in Outnumbered (2007)
    Outnumbered
    8.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "Bonanza Theme", "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag, and Smile, Smile, Smile" (uncredited)
    • 2011

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"Drop Your Wands"
Clip 1:22
"Drop Your Wands"
"Cafe Attack"
Clip 1:07
"Cafe Attack"
"Cafe Attack"
Clip 1:07
"Cafe Attack"
Automata
Clip 2:12
Automata
City of Ember
Interview 0:44
City of Ember
City of Ember
Interview 0:23
City of Ember
City of Ember
Interview 0:35
City of Ember

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 5, 1935
    • Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 25, 2014
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Penny England2003 - December 25, 2014 (his death)
  • Other works
    Plays Cadmus/Soldier/Herdsman in "Bacchai" play by Euripides translated by Colin Teevan (Royal National Theatre/Olivier, London, England, UK).

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  • Trivia
    He has played British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in three unrelated productions: Two Men Went to War (2002), Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) and De Gaulle (2006).

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