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James Appleby(1923-2014)

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James Appleby was born on 1 January 1923 in Lambeth, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Adam Adamant Lives! (1966) and Armchair Thriller (1978). He was married to Irene Frederick. He died on 9 March 2014 in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, UK.
BornJanuary 1, 1923
DiedMarch 9, 2014(91)
BornJanuary 1, 1923
DiedMarch 9, 2014(91)
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Known for

Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Guard
  • Prisoner
  • Galley Slave
  • Courtier
  • Policeman
Gerald Harper in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966)
Adam Adamant Lives!
7.1
TV Series
  • Chauffeur
  • Passer-by
Armchair Thriller (1978)
Armchair Thriller
7.3
TV Series
  • Joe
Ian Hendry in The Adventures of Don Quick (1970)
The Adventures of Don Quick
7.0
TV Series
  • 1st Guard

Credits

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Actor

  • Screenplay (1986)
    Screenplay
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Cab Driver
    • 1992
  • Screen One (1985)
    Screen One
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Homeguard Man
    • 1989
  • Theatre Night (1985)
    Theatre Night
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Porter
    • 1989
  • Bluebell (1986)
    Bluebell
    8.4
    TV Series
    • ARP warden
    • 1986
  • Arthur Lowe in Potter (1979)
    Potter
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1st Driver
    • 1983
  • Don't Rock the Boat (1982)
    Don't Rock the Boat
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Publican
    • 1982
  • Something in Disguise (1981)
    Something in Disguise
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Waiter on train
    • 1981
  • We, the Accused (1980)
    We, the Accused
    7.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Inspector
    • 1980
  • Wainwrights' Law (1980)
    Wainwrights' Law
    TV Series
    • Priest
    • 1980
  • Trevor Eve in Shoestring (1979)
    Shoestring
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dairy Depot Manager
    • 1979
  • Going to Work (1961)
    Going to Work
    TV Series
    • Mr. Leno
    • 1979
  • Peter Jones and Miriam Karlin in The Rag Trade (1975)
    The Rag Trade
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Driver
    • 1978
  • Lynette Davies in The Foundation (1977)
    The Foundation
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Doorman
    • 1978
  • Armchair Thriller (1978)
    Armchair Thriller
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Joe
    • 1978
  • General Hospital (1972)
    General Hospital
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Reporter 1
    • 1977

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 1, 1923
    • Lambeth, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • March 9, 2014
    • Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Irene Frederick1956 - 2008 (her death)

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