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Peter Burton (I) (1921–1989)

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Trivia:

He was the first actor to portray 'Q' in the James Bond film series (although he was billed as Major Boothroyd). He was unavailable for From Russia with Love and was replaced by Desmond Llewelyn, who played the character till his death in 1999.

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in Bromley, England, UK

Died:

(age 68) in London, England, UK
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1990 Press Gang (TV series)
Mr. Campbell
– At Last a Dragon (1990) … Mr. Campbell
 
1990 Number One Gun
Merlin
 
1986 C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV series)
Doctor
– Passage Hawk (1986) … Doctor
 
1985 The Doctor and the Devils
Customer
 
1984 The Jigsaw Man
Douglas Ransom
 
1983 The Nation's Health (TV series)
David Marvill
– Collapse (1983) … David Marvill
 
1983 The Scarlet and the Black (TV movie)
Sir D'Arcy Osborne
 
1981 Inchon
Adm. Sherman
 
1980 Richard's Things
Colonel
 
1980 The Professionals (TV series)
Conroy
– Involvement (1980) … Conroy
 
1979 The Bitch
Hotel Night Manager
 
1978 Return of the Saint (TV series)
Doctor Evans
– The Arrangement (1978) … Doctor Evans
 
1978 Out (TV series)
Card Player
– Not Just Pennies (1978) … Card Player
 
1978 Leopard in the Snow
Mr. Framley
 
1972 Lovebox
Charles Lambert (Charles and Margery) (as Peter Burdon)
 
1971 Carry on at Your Convenience
Hotel Manager
 
1971 A Clockwork Orange
 
1970-1971 UFO (TV series)
Dr. Murray / Perry
– Computer Affair (1971) … Dr. Murray
– Ordeal (1971) … Perry
– Close Up (1970) … Dr. Murray (uncredited)
 
1971 Brett (TV series)
Boone
– Investment - Long Term (1971) … Boone
 
1971 All the Right Noises
Stage manager
 
1970 Father Dear Father (TV series)
The Policeman
– One Dog and His Man (1970) … The Policeman
 
1970 Hell Boats
Admiral's Aide
 
1970 Amsterdam Affair
Herman Ketelboer
 
1967 Berserk
Gustavo
 
1967 Man in a Suitcase (TV series)
Anderson
– The Sitting Pigeon (1967) … Anderson
 
1967 The Saint (TV series)
Molliere
– The Gadget Lovers (1967) … Molliere
 
1966 Judith
Conklin
 
1966 The Avengers (TV series)
Fleming
– Small Game for Big Hunters (1966) … Fleming
 
1963 The Swinging Maiden
 
1963 That Kind of Girl
Elliot Collier
 
1962 Lawrence of Arabia
Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited)
 
1962 Dr. No
Major Boothroyd
 
1961 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Sir Ben Cheviot
– Flight 447 Delayed (1961) … Sir Ben Cheviot
 
1961 Roommates
1st Viola
 
1961 Make Mine a Double
2nd pilot
 
1961 The Pursuers (TV series)
Paul De Bois
– Breakout (1961) … Paul De Bois
 
1960 On Trial (TV series)
Henry Matthews QC
– W.T. Stead (1960) … Henry Matthews QC
 
1960 Sink the Bismarck!
Captain (First Destroyer)
 
1958 O.S.S. (TV series)
Spanish Major
– Operation Eel (1958) … Spanish Major
 
1958 White Hunter (TV series)
Chauvet
– The Girl Hunt (1958) … Chauvet
 
1957 Five on a Treasure Island
 
1957 Hour of Mystery (TV series)
Walter Hartright
– The Woman in White (1957) … Walter Hartright
 
1957 The Betrayal
Tony Adams
 
1956 Child in the House
Howard Forbes
 
1956 Reach for the Sky
Peter/Coltishall Officer (uncredited)
 
1956 The Third Key
Mr. Creasey
 
1956 Spin a Dark Web
Inspector Collis
 
1956 Johnny You're Wanted
 
1955 Value for Money
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
 
1955 Three Cases of Murder
Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs (segment "Lord Mountdrago")
 
1954 The Green Scarf
Purser
 
1954 They Who Dare
Marine Barrett
 
1953 The Heart of the Matter
Perrot (uncredited)
 
1953 Paratrooper
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1952 The Stolen Plans
Dr. Foster
 
1952 The Frightened Bride
Graham Moore
 
1950 The Wooden Horse
Nigel
 
1950 They Were Not Divided
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1950 What the Butler Saw
Bill Fenton
 
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1979 The Bitch (dialogue coach)
 
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2000 Inside Q's Lab (video documentary short)
Major Boothroyd
 
1963 Dr. No Featurette (documentary short)
Major Boothroyd
 

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He was the first actor to portray 'Q' in the James Bond film series (although he was billed as Major Boothroyd). He was unavailable for From Russia with Love and was replaced by Desmond Llewelyn, who played the character till his death in 1999. See more »

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