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Edward Sinclair

Overview

  • Born
    February 3, 1914 · Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
  • Died
    August 29, 1977 · Cheddar, Somerset, England, UK (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    Edward Sinclair Perry
  • Nickname
    • Teddy
  • Height
    5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

Mini bio

  • Edward Sinclair was born on February 3, 1914 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Dad's Army (1971), The Bells (1931) and Dad's Army (1968). He was married to Gladys Green. He died on August 29, 1977 in Cheddar, Somerset, England, UK.

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  • Spouse
      Gladys Green(May 1940 - August 29, 1977) (his death)

Trivia

  • British radio and television actor, born into a theatrical family. Started in amateur dramatics and only turned professional while in his forties. Best remembered as the furtive, weaselly verger, Mr. Yeatman, in "Dad's Army".
  • Died exactly one month after the last episode of Dad's Army (1968) was recorded. He didn't live to see the 9th season broadcast, since this took place nearly two months after his death.
  • First stage appearance at 6 months when he was carried on stage in the play The Midnight Mail.
  • Married Gladys.
  • Father Albert Sinclair a stage actor, mother actress Gertrude Beames who ran away from home to go on the stage with her older sister.

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