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Edward Underdown (1908–1989)

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A London-born stage and film veteran, actor Edward Underdown was educated at Eton College and began in theatre roles in 1932 with "Words and Music". A former jockey and steeplechase rider, he quickly forged ahead in films making his debut in The Warren Case and appearing in secondary roles. A tall, officious and good looking gent... See full bio »

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in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 81) in Hampshire, England, UK
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1980 Doctor Who (TV series)
Zastor
– Meglos: Part Four (1980) … Zastor
– Meglos: Part Three (1980) … Zastor
– Meglos: Part Two (1980) … Zastor
– Meglos: Part One (1980) … Zastor
 
1979 Tarka the Otter
Hibbert
 
1977 The Duchess of Duke Street (TV series)
Adjutant-General
– Tea and a Wad (1977) … Adjutant-General
 
1977 Survivors (TV series)
Frank Garner
– The Enemy (1977) … Frank Garner
– Sparks (1977) … Frank Garner
– The Peacemaker (1977) … Frank Garner
 
1977 Play for Today (TV series)
Sir Gordon Horrocks
– The Price of Coal: Part 1 - Meet the People (1977) … Sir Gordon Horrocks
 
1975 Days of Hope (TV mini-series)
John Pritchard
– 1921 (1975) … John Pritchard
 
1975 The Main Chance (TV series)
Judge
– Process (1975) … Judge
 
1974 The Abdication
Gustaf II Adolf, Christina's father
 
1974 Upstairs, Downstairs (TV series)
General Nesfield
– News from the Front (1974) … General Nesfield
 
1974 Colditz (TV series)
Col. Mansell
– Odd Man In (1974) … Col. Mansell
 
1973 Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Grandfather
 
1973 The Regiment (TV series)
ICS Man
– Setting In (1973) … ICS Man
 
1972 Dad's Army (TV series)
Major General Sir Charles Holland
– Round and Round Went the Great Big Wheel (1972) … Major General Sir Charles Holland
 
1972 Running Scared
Mr. Betancourt
 
1971 Follyfoot (TV series)
Matthew
– Steve (1971) … Matthew
 
1971 The Last Valley
Gnarled Peasant
 
1971 Hadleigh (TV series)
Mr. Fawcett
– Invasion (1971) … Mr. Fawcett
 
1970 Doomwatch (TV series)
Chairman of Tribunal
– You Killed Toby Wren (1970) … Chairman of Tribunal
 
1970 Oh in Colour (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #1.6 (1970) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.5 (1970) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.4 (1970) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.3 (1970) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.2 (1970) … Various Characters
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1970 Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre (TV series)
Lord Abdington
– Castor und Pollux (1970) … Lord Abdington
 
1969 The Magic Christian
Prince Henry (uncredited)
 
1968 Beast of Morocco
Gunther
 
1967-1968 Man in a Suitcase (TV series)
Maxted / Rankin
– Night Flight to Andorra (1968) … Maxted
– All That Glitters (1967) … Rankin
 
1968 The Great Pony Raid
Snowy
 
1965-1967 The Avengers (TV series)
Jonathan Stone / Rupert Staplow
– The Living Dead (1967) … Rupert Staplow
– The Murder Market (1965) … Jonathan Stone
 
1966 Triple Cross
Air Marshall (uncredited)
 
1966 Khartoum
Col. William Hicks
 
1966 Weavers Green (TV series)
Bert Brent
 
1966 The Rat Catchers (TV series)
Lemnitz
– Thieves' Market (1966) … Lemnitz
 
1964-1966 Secret Agent (TV series)
Capt. Morgan / Lord Anthony Denby / Max Dell
– The Hunting Party (1966) … Max Dell
– The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove (1965) … Capt. Morgan
– Colony Three (1964) … Lord Anthony Denby
 
1965 Thunderball
Air Vice Marshal
 
1965 Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Tod (segment 1 "Werewolf")
 
1965 The Saint (TV series)
Jack Laurie
– The Set-Up (1965) … Jack Laurie
 
1964 Das Verrätertor
Inspector Adams
 
1964 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Charles Garside
– Rogue's Galley (1964) … Charles Garside
 
1964 Woman of Straw
First Executive (uncredited)
 
1964 Dr. Crippen
The Governor
 
1963 Espionage (TV series)
Colonel Shabar
– A Camel to Ride (1963) … Colonel Shabar
 
1963 The Winston Affair
Major Wyclif
 
1963 Operation Mermaid
Col. Harvey
 
1962 The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Bennett Sanders
– Locker 69 (1962) … Bennett Sanders
 
1962 Locker 69
Bennett Sanders
 
1961 The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Sanderson
 
1961 Call Oxbridge 2000 (TV series)
Sir Maurice Protheroe
– Episode #1.3 (1961) … Sir Maurice Protheroe
 
1961 The Third Alibi
Dr. Murdoch
 
1961 Information Received
Drake
 
1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Mr. Hayes
– The Tiger (1961) … Mr. Hayes
 
1961 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV series)
Dr. Murdoch
– The Third Alibi (1961) … Dr. Murdoch
 
1960 On Trial (TV series)
Lord Bellew
– The Tichborne Case (1960) … Lord Bellew
 
1960 Saturday Playhouse (TV series)
Air Marshal
– On the Edge (1960) … Air Marshal
 
1958 The Two-Headed Spy
Kaltenbrunner
 
1958 The Camp on Blood Island
Major Dawes
 
1954 The Rainbow Jacket
Geoffrey Tyler
 
1953 Beat the Devil
Harry Chelm
 
1953 Recoil
Michael Conway
 
1953 The Shadow Man
Det. Insp. Johnstone
 
1952 Murder Will Out
Hugh Allen
 
1952 The Woman's Angle
Robert Mansell
 
1952 The Promise
 
1951 The Dark Man
Detective Inspector Viner
 
1950 Her Panelled Door
Lake Winter
 
1950 They Were Not Divided
Philip
 
1949 Man on the Run
Slim Elfey
 
1948 Brass Monkey
Max Taylor
 
1947 The Woman in the Hall
Neil Inglefield
 
1947 The October Man
Passport Official
 
1941 Mail Train
 
1939 Lucky to Me
Malden's friend (uncredited)
 
1939 Inspector Hornleigh
Peter Dench the Chancellor's Secretary
 
1938 Drums
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
 
1937 Wings of the Morning
Don Diego (as Teddy Underdown)
 
1935 Annie, Leave the Room!
John Brandon
 
1934 Girls Please!
Jim Arundel
 
1934 The Warren Case
Hugh Waddon
 

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(September 16,1932-November 1932) He acted in Noel Coward's play, "Words and Music," at the Adelphi Theatre in London, England with John Mills, Ivy St. Helier, Doris Hare, Joyce Barbour, Romney Brent, Nora Howard, Rita Lyle, Steffi Duna, and Moya Nugent in the cast. Noel Coward was also director. See more »

Alternate Names:

Teddy Underdown

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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