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Derek Bond (I) (1920–2006)

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Scottish-born Derek Bond was a leading man of post-war British films fondly remembered for his portrayal of the titular hero in Ealing Studios' The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel. He was born in Glasgow on January 26, 1920, the son of a commercial traveler and a beautician... See full bio »

Born:

Derek William Douglas Bond
in Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Died:

(age 86) in London, England, UK
Derek Bond, Joan Hopkins and Barrie Smith (son of producer Herbert Smith) on the beach at Cliftonville Margate, Kent, England, for
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1998 Visions
Shooter
 
1984 Scotland's Story (TV series)
Joseph Chamberlain / Lord Hamilton
– The Age of Victoria (1984) … Joseph Chamberlain
– Of Government and Man (1984) … Lord Hamilton
 
1981 Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (TV movie)
Det. Supt. Carter
 
1980 Play for Today (TV series)
– The Vanishing Army (1980)
 
1979 Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (TV series)
Sir Charles Liley
– A Case of High Security (1979) … Sir Charles Liley
 
1975 Hijack!
Power Boat Owner
 
1973-1974 Crown Court (TV series)
Michael Lawford-Brown / Gregory Mitchell
– Security Risk: Part 1 (1974) … Gregory Mitchell
– Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 3 (1973) … Michael Lawford-Brown
– Mrs. Moresby's Scrapbook: Part 2 (1973) … Michael Lawford-Brown
 
1974 Thriller (TV series)
Maycroft
– The Next Scream You Hear (1974) … Maycroft
 
1974 Intimate Reflections
Bank Manager
 
1972 Dad's Army (TV series)
the Minister
– Keep Young and Beautiful (1972) … the Minister
 
1971 The Passenger (TV series)
Colonel Reams
 
1971 When Eight Bells Toll
Lord Charnley
 
1970 Manhunt (TV series)
Peterson
– The Losers (1970) … Peterson
 
1969 Callan (TV series)
Hunter #3
– Death of a Hunter (1969) … Hunter #3
– The Worst Soldier I Ever Saw (1969) … Hunter #3
– The Running Dog (1969) … Hunter #3
– Once a Big Man, Always a Big Man (1969) … Hunter #3
– Jack-on-Top (1969) … Hunter #3
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1967 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Richard Miles
– New Faces for Old (1967) … Richard Miles
 
1967 The Saint (TV series)
Fellows
– To Kill a Saint (1967) … Fellows
 
1966 Press for Time
Maj. R.E. Bartlett
 
1966 Cooperama (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (1966)
– Episode #1.5 (1966)
– Episode #1.4 (1966)
– Episode #1.3 (1966)
– Episode #1.2 (1966)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1966 Secrets of a Windmill Girl
Inspector Thomas
 
1965 199 Park Lane (TV series)
Lord Caister
– The New Tenant (1965) … Lord Caister
 
1965 The Flying Swan (TV series)
Dr. Fane
– The Cupboard (1965) … Dr. Fane
 
1965 The Walrus and the Carpenter (TV series)
– Return to Lumley Hoo (1965)
 
1964 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
George Andrews
– He's All Yours (1964) … George Andrews
 
1964 Swingers' Paradise
Douglas Leslie
 
1964 Saturday Night Out
Paul
 
1962 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
Mr. Gore-Willoughby MP
– The Telephone Call (1962) … Mr. Gore-Willoughby MP
 
1961 The Citadel (TV mini-series)
Mr. Boon
– Episode #1.9 (1961) … Mr. Boon
 
1960 The Hand
Roberts/Roger Crawshaw
 
1959 The Invisible Man (TV series)
John Norton
– Picnic with Death (1959) … John Norton
 
1959 William Tell (TV series)
Emperor
– Undercover (1959) … Emperor
 
1958 Black Tide
Paul Seymour
 
1958 Gideon of Scotland Yard
Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby
 
1958 The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (TV series)
Peter Ross
– Three for One (1958) … Peter Ross
 
1957 Pantomania: Babes in the Wood (TV movie)
A Robber
 
1957 Rogue's Yarn
John Marsden
 
1956 High Terrace
John Mansfield
 
1956 The Errol Flynn Theatre (TV series)
– The Ordeals of Carol Kennedy (1956)
 
1956 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Talbot Fallows
– The Man in the Dock (1956) … Talbot Fallows
 
1956 Adventure Theater (TV series)
Max
– The Wedding Gift (1956) … Max
 
1955 London Playhouse (TV series)
Chalmers
– The End of the Mission (1955) … Chalmers
 
1955 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Michael Farron
– Tony (1955) … Michael Farron
 
1955 The Vise (TV series)
Robert Parker
– Death on the Boards (1955) … Robert Parker
– Broken Honeymoon (1955) … Robert Parker
 
1955 Three Cornered Fate
 
1954 Svengali
The Laird
 
1954 Immediate Disaster
Arthur Walker
 
1954 Present for a Bride (short)
Max
 
1954 Tale of Three Women
Max (segment "Wedding Gift' story)
 
1953 Trouble in Store
Gerald
 
1953 A Place of Execution (TV series)
Paul Farrell
– Eye for an Eye (1953) … Paul Farrell
 
1952 The Caretaker's Daughter
Robert Bentley
 
1952 The Hour of 13
Sir Christopher Lenhurst
 
1952 Distant Trumpet
David Anthony
 
1951 The Quiet Woman
Duncan McLeod
 
1950 Tony Draws a Horse
Tim Shields
 
1949 Poet's Pub
Saturday Keith
 
1949 Christopher Columbus
Diego de Arana
 
1949 Marry Me
Andrew Scott
 
1948 Scott of the Antarctic
Captain L.E.G. Oates
 
1948 Frieda (TV movie)
Robert Dawson
 
1948 The Weaker Sex
Lt. Comdr. Nigel Winan
 
1948 Broken Journey
Richard Faber
 
1947 The Inheritance
Lord Richard Ilbury
 
1947 The Loves of Joanna Godden
Martin Trevor
 
1947 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
 
1946 The Captive Heart
Lieut. Harley
 
1938 R.U.R. (TV short)
 
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2002 Forever Ealing (TV documentary) (archive courtesy of)
 
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1968 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
– Unscheduled Stop (1968) (writer)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2002 Forever Ealing (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1970 Call My Bluff (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 February 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1959 Holiday Island (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
1957 Picture Parade (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 December 1957 (1957) … Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1985) Stage: Appeared in the play, "The Cabinet Mole," at the Richmond Theatre in Richmond, Surrey, England, with Amanda Barrie, Bruce Montague and Gerald Flood in the cast. See more »

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Personal Quote:

I totally reject the right of Equity to instruct its members as to which country they may or may not perform for political reasons, irrespective of which country it is. As it is now I have no alternative but to resign. See more »

Trivia:

Quit school at 16 determined to become a journalist but quickly tired of learning shorthand and discovered that the stage was more to his liking. When he announced this change of career, his father agreed to a one-year moratorium on getting a proper job. See more »

Star Sign:

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