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Sydney Arnold (1900–1993)

Actor

Sydney, (also sometimes credited as Sidney, was a comedy actor in the English theatre and on television. Although small in statue, (he was under 5'), he had an abundance of energy that saw him working well into his 90's. At the age of eighty he received rave notices for his performance as Estragon in Waiting for Godot for the Causes Theatre Company... See full bio »

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in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 93)

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1986 The Benny Hill Show (TV series)
– Episode #17.3 (1986) (as Sidney Arnold)
– Episode #17.1 (1986) (as Sidney Arnold)
 
1986 EastEnders (TV series)
Mr. Pavasars
– Episode #1.112 (1986) … Mr. Pavasars
– Episode #1.111 (1986) … Mr. Pavasars
 
1983-1986 Never the Twain (TV series)
Derwent / Derwent the Gardener
– Definitely Not Cricket (1986) … Derwent (as Sidney Arnold)
– A Nose for Quality (1983) … Derwent the Gardener
 
1985 Great Performances (TV series)
Merriman
– The Importance of Being Earnest (1985) … Merriman
 
1984 Ellis Island (TV mini-series)
Call boy
 
1984 Top Secret!
Albert Potato
 
1983 The Crimson Permanent Assurance (short)
 
1983 The Meaning of Life
(segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance")
 
1981 Angels (TV series)
– Episode #7.7 (1981)
– Episode #7.5 (1981)
 
1980 The Good Companions (TV series)
Mr. Thong
– On the Road (1980) … Mr. Thong
 
1980 Time of My Life (TV series)
Fred Green
– Episode #1.4 (1980) … Fred Green
 
1979 Premiere (TV series)
Old man in park
– Henry Intervening (1979) … Old man in park
 
1979 Maggie and Her (TV series)
Old Man
– The Good Old Days (1979) … Old Man
 
1979 Mr. Selkie
Hall Porter
 
1979 Ted on the Spot (TV movie)
 
1979 The Dick Emery Show (TV series)
– Episode #16.5 (1979)
 
1978 Robin's Nest (TV series)
Old Man / Sidney Bacharach
– You Need Hands (1978) … Sidney Bacharach
– As Long as He Needs Me (1978) … Old Man
 
1978 The Many Wives of Patrick (TV series)
Mr. Hogg
– Shades of Night (1978) … Mr. Hogg
 
1977 The Upchat Line (TV series)
Old Gentleman
– One Good Turn (1977) … Old Gentleman
 
1977 Miss Jones and Son (TV series)
Maurice
– Baby Talk (1977) … Maurice
 
1975 Play for Today (TV series)
Mr. Marks
– 84, Charing Cross Road (1975) … Mr. Marks
 
1975 The Growing Pains of PC Penrose (TV series)
Accused cyclist
– Among Those Appearing (1975) … Accused cyclist
 
1975 The Sweeney (TV series)
Tilley
– Contact Breaker (1975) … Tilley
 
1975 Love Thy Neighbour (TV series)
Billy Cartwright
– Episode #5.6 (1975) … Billy Cartwright
 
1971 For the Love of Ada (TV series)
Photographer
– The Christening (1971) … Photographer
 
1971 Lady Chatterly Versus Fanny Hill
Butler (as Sidney Arnold)
 
1970 One More Time
Tombs
 
1969 Canterbury Tales (TV series)
Janicula
– The Wife of Bath's Tale/The Clerk's Tale (1969) … Janicula
 
1969 Rogues' Gallery (TV series)
1st Lunatic
– The Prude Pursued (1969) … 1st Lunatic
 
1969 The Assassination Bureau
'La Belle Amie' Client (uncredited)
 
1968 The Beverly Hillbillies (TV series)
Dumbarton's Retainer
– War of the Roses (1968) … Dumbarton's Retainer
 
1968 Ukridge (TV series)
Pawnbroker / Waiter
– The Accident Syndicate (1968) … Pawnbroker
– The Debut of Battling Billson (1968) … Waiter
 
1968 Detective (TV series)
Mr. Gillespie
– The High Adventure (1968) … Mr. Gillespie
 
1968 Bonditis
Hata Saris Chef (as Sidney Arnold)
 
1967 Mr. Rose (TV series)
Hotel Porter
– The Honest Villain (1967) … Hotel Porter
 
1965-1967 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Cheeseman / Mr. Ryan / Old man
– A Night Out (1967) … Mr. Ryan
– The World of George Orwell: 1984 (1965) … Old man
– The World of George Orwell: Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1965) … Cheeseman
 
1966-1967 Doctor Who (TV series)
Cedric Perkins
– The Highlanders: Episode 4 (1967) … Cedric Perkins
– The Highlanders: Episode 3 (1966) … Cedric Perkins
– The Highlanders: Episode 2 (1966) … Cedric Perkins
– The Highlanders: Episode 1 (1966) … Cedric Perkins
 
1966 King of the River (TV series)
Charlie
– A Beautiful Pea-Green Boat (1966) … Charlie
 
1966 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Hartog
– Charlie Come Lately (1966) … Hartog
 
1965 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
Prisoner
– The Midas Plague (1965) … Prisoner
 
1965 The Flying Swan (TV series)
Charles Grafton
– The Gold Rosette (1965) … Charles Grafton
 
1965 Orlando (TV series)
Mr. Hoppy
– Mask of Fear (1965) … Mr. Hoppy
 
1964 Crossroads (TV series)
Ginger Potter
 
1963 The Plane Makers (TV series)
Mr. Waters
– Don't Stick Your Head Out (1963) … Mr. Waters
 
1963 Maupassant (TV series)
Waiter
– Bachelors (1963) … Waiter
 
1963 Comedy Four (TV series)
Ronald
– Home from Home (1963) … Ronald
 
1963 Z Cars (TV series)
Alby Dutton
– Scare (1963) … Alby Dutton
 
1963 Crane (TV series)
– The Executioners (1963)
 
1960 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
The Major
– Duffy Goes to War (1960) … The Major
 
1959 The Common Room (TV series)
Andy Lowe
– Of Books and Tins (1959) … Andy Lowe
 
1959 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Mr. Richard Sainsbury / Richard Sainsbury
– Episode #1.207 (1959) … Mr. Richard Sainsbury
– Episode #1.206 (1959) … Richard Sainsbury
 
1958 Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (TV series)
Mr. Dolloby / Old Joe
– A Christmas Carol (1958) … Old Joe
– David and Betsy Trotwood (1958) … Mr. Dolloby
 
1946 Bardell Against Pickwick (TV movie)
Mr. Perker
 
1945 Give Me the Stars
Court Jester
 
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1988 Benny Hill's Crazy World (video)
Various Roles (uncredited)
 
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Alternate Names:

Sidney Arnold

Height:

4' 11" (1.50 m)
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Star Sign:

Pisces