Glynn Edwards

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Actor

Birth Date: February 2, 1931

Death Date: May 23, 2018 — 87 years old

Birth Place: Penang, Malaya

Spouses: Yootha Joyce

Glynn Edwards was an actor with a strong presence in film throughout his Hollywood career. Edwards's early acting career consisted of roles in various films, such as the Stanley Baker action flick "Zulu" (1964), the Michael Caine suspenseful adaptation "The Ipcress File" (1965) and "Robbery" (1967). He also appeared in the Nicol Williamson dramatic adaptation "The Bofors Gun" (1969) and the David Hemmings thrilling mystery "Fragment of Fear" (1971).

His film career continued throughout the seventies in productions like the action picture "Get Carter" (1971) with Michael Caine, "Under Milk Wood" (1971) and "The Playbirds" (1978). He also appeared in "The Stick Up" (1978) with David Soul. He also appeared in the TV special "A Place To Die" (ABC, 1974-75).

During the latter part of his career, he continued to act in "Confessions From the David Galaxy Affair" (1979), "Rising Damp" (1980) and the John Hurt sports "Champions" (1983). He also appeared in the comedy "Red Monarch" (1983) with Colin Blakely.

Edwards more recently acted in the comedy "Out of Order" (1988) with Gary Webster.

Credits

Minder on the Orient Express

Actor
Dave Harris
Movie
1985

It Sticks Out Half a Mile

Actor
Show
1983

It Sticks Out Half a Mile

Voice
Show
1983

Red Monarch

Actor
Vlasek
Movie
1983

Rising Damp

Actor
Cooper
Movie
1980

Minder

Actor
Series
1979

Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair

Actor
Movie
1979

Playbirds

Actor
Movie
1978

The ProfessionalsStream

Actor
Series
1977

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

Actor
Series
1976
75%

Man About the House

Actor
Chrissy's Father
Show
1973

Seven of One

Actor
Show
1973

A Place to Die

Actor
Lob
Movie
1973

Crown Court

Actor
Inspector Collins
Show
1972

Thirty Minutes Worth

Guest
Show
1972

The Adventures of Black BeautyStream

Guest Star
Series
1972

Bless This House

Guest Star
Show
1971

Burke and Hare

Actor
Hare
Movie
1971

The Main Chance

Actor
Walter Clegg
Show
1969

The Blood Beast Terror

Actor
Sgt. Allan
Movie
1968

Public Eye

Actor
Show
1965

Zulu

Actor
Corporal Allen
Movie
1964

Smokescreen

Actor
Movie
1964

The Hijackers

Actor
Bluey
Movie
1963

The SaintStream

Guest Star
Igor
Series
1962

Steptoe and Son

Guest Star
Show
1962

Sir Francis Drake

Actor
Martin
Show
1961

The AvengersStream

Guest Star
Series
1961

Dixon of Dock Green

Actor
Det Sgt Cope
Show
1955