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Glynn Edwards (1931–2018)
Avuncular character actor Glynn Edwards became best known to TV audiences as the gullible bartender Dave who presided over Arthur Daley's favourite watering hole in Minder (1979). He was born in Malaya the son of a rubber planter and brought up by his grandparents in Portsmouth. He started acting professionally in his 20s while living in Trinidad ...
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Born:in Penang, MalaysiaDied:(age 87) in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
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Actor (115 credits)
Actor (115 credits)
1979-1994
Minder
(TV Series)
Dave / Dave Harris
Dave / Dave Harris
- The Long Good Thursday
(1994)
... Dave
- Bring Me the Head of Arthur Daley
(1994)
... Dave
- On the Autofront
(1994)
... Dave
- The Great Depression of 1994
(1994)
... Dave
- All Quiet on the West End Front
(1994)
... Dave
1984
Letty
(TV Mini-Series)
Inspector William Jones
Inspector William Jones
- Episode #1.6
(1984)
... Inspector William Jones
- Episode #1.5
(1984)
... Inspector William Jones
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Inspector William Jones
1983
Jack of Diamonds
(TV Series)
Reg
Reg
- The Fun of the Fair
(1983)
... Reg
- Herr of the Dog
(1983)
... Reg
- Going Dutch
(1983)
... Reg
- A Drip in the Ocean
(1983)
... Reg
- Colonel of the Nuts
(1983)
... Reg
1983
Hallelujah!
(TV Series)
Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant
- Mobile Canteen
(1983)
... Police Sergeant (as Glyn Edwards)
1979-1980
You're Only Young Twice
(TV Series)
The Burglar / Sgt. Wilmot
The Burglar / Sgt. Wilmot
- Twas the Night Before Christmas
(1980)
... The Burglar
- The Outing
(1979)
... Sgt. Wilmot
1980
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Policeman
Policeman
- The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling Something
(1980)
... Policeman
1980
The Enigma Files
(TV Series)
Chief Supt. Evans
Chief Supt. Evans
- Why Don't They Tell You These Things?
(1980)
... Chief Supt. Evans
1980
The History of Mr. Polly
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Rusper
Mr. Rusper
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Mr. Rusper
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Mr. Rusper
1977-1979
The Paper Lads
(TV Series)
Jack Crawford
Jack Crawford
- The Sailor's Return
(1979)
... Jack Crawford
- Presents from Paris
(1979)
... Jack Crawford
- It Takes Two to Tango
(1979)
... Jack Crawford
- A Day to Remember
(1978)
... Jack Crawford
- Intruders
(1978)
... Jack Crawford
1977-1978
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
(TV Series)
Mr. Pelham
Mr. Pelham
- The Trickle of Visitors
(1978)
... Mr. Pelham
- Jimmy's Offer
(1977)
... Mr. Pelham
- Elizabeth's New Admirer
(1977)
... Mr. Pelham
1978
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
(TV Series)
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
- Australia House
(1978)
... Mr. Lewis
- Men as Women
(1978)
... Mr. Lewis
- Moving House
(1978)
... Mr. Lewis
1972-1978
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Inspector Collins / Victor Hardman / William Hogarth
Inspector Collins / Victor Hardman / William Hogarth
- Meeting Place: Part 1
(1978)
... Victor Hardman
- Confine to Solitary: Part 1
(1974)
... William Hogarth
- Regina v Bryant: Part 3
(1972)
... Inspector Collins
- Regina v Bryant: Part 2
(1972)
... Inspector Collins
- R. v Bryant: Part 1
(1972)
... Inspector Collins
1976
Lucky Feller
(TV Series)
Mr. Peake
Mr. Peake
- The Wedding
(1976)
... Mr. Peake
- The Boat
(1976)
... Mr. Peake
- The Game
(1976)
... Mr. Peake
- Kath's Family
(1976)
... Mr. Peake
- The Families Meet
(1976)
... Mr. Peake
1963-1976
Dixon of Dock Green
(TV Series)
Chief Insp. Jamieson / Jackie Silver / Det. Sgt. Cope / ...
Chief Insp. Jamieson / Jackie Silver / Det. Sgt. Cope / ...
- Reunion
(1976)
... Det. Sgt. Cope
- Jig-Saw
(1971)
... Chief Insp. Jamieson
- End of a Copper
(1969)
... Det. Sgt. Frank Harvey
- Suspended
(1968)
... Chief Insp. Jamieson
- Nightmare
(1968)
... David Caley
1975-1976
Man About the House
(TV Series)
Chrissy's Dad / Chrissy's Father
Chrissy's Dad / Chrissy's Father
- Another Bride, Another Groom
(1976)
... Chrissy's Dad
- The Tender Trap
(1975)
... Chrissy's Father
1970-1975
The Main Chance
(TV Series)
Walter Clegg / Len Smith
Walter Clegg / Len Smith
- Coroner's Verdict
(1975)
... Walter Clegg
- War of the Tiger
(1975)
... Walter Clegg
- When There's No Law
(1975)
... Walter Clegg
- By the Book
(1975)
... Walter Clegg
- Killing
(1975)
... Walter Clegg
1971-1974
Bless This House
(TV Series)
Police Sergeant / Motor-Cycle Policeman
Police Sergeant / Motor-Cycle Policeman
- The Policeman, the Paint and the Pirates
(1974)
... Police Sergeant
- For Whom the Bells Toll
(1971)
... Motor-Cycle Policeman
1973
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
Detective Inspector
Detective Inspector
- The Inspiration of Mr. Budd
(1973)
... Detective Inspector
1972-1973
Thirty Minutes Worth
(TV Series)
1st Guard
1st Guard
- Episode #3.7
(1973)
- Episode #3.5
(1973)
- Episode #2.4
(1973)
... 1st Guard
- Episode #1.4
(1972)
1973
The Adventures of Black Beauty
(TV Series)
Sergeant Brown
Sergeant Brown
- Foul Play
(1973)
... Sergeant Brown
1970-1971
Softly Softly: Task Force
(TV Series)
Principal Officer Madox / Mr. Vernon
Principal Officer Madox / Mr. Vernon
- Better Than Doing Porridge
(1971)
... Principal Officer Madox
- Lessons
(1970)
... Mr. Vernon
1971
Please Sir!
(TV Series)
Mr. Dix
Mr. Dix
- David and Goliath
(1971)
... Mr. Dix
- A Rather Nasty Break
(1971)
... Mr. Dix
1965-1971
Public Eye
(TV Series)
Alfred Bain / Inspector Barry
Alfred Bain / Inspector Barry
- Who Wants to Be Told Bad News?
(1971)
... Alfred Bain
- Dig You Later
(1965)
... Inspector Barry
1970
Big Brother
(TV Mini-Series)
Det. Chief Supt. Gudge
Det. Chief Supt. Gudge
- There's Always a First Time
(1970)
... Det. Chief Supt. Gudge
1967-1970
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Armstrong / George Harris / George Blackwell
Mr. Armstrong / George Harris / George Blackwell
- Lilly: Part 2
(1970)
... Mr. Armstrong
- A Nice Cool Pad in the Sky
(1969)
... George Harris
- Haven't You People Got Homes?
(1967)
... George Blackwell
1965-1970
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Mr. Bates / Bernie the Tweedler / Prison Officer Johnson
Mr. Bates / Bernie the Tweedler / Prison Officer Johnson
- The Season of the Witch
(1970)
... Mr. Bates
- An Officer of the Court
(1967)
... Bernie the Tweedler
- 3 Clear Sundays
(1965)
... Prison Officer Johnson
1969
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Arthur Bentwood
Arthur Bentwood
- Have You Any Washing, Mother Dear?
(1969)
... Arthur Bentwood
1969
For Schools and Colleges: Drama
(TV Series)
Holroyd
Holroyd
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 2
(1969)
... Holroyd
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 1
(1969)
... Holroyd
1967-1968
The Saint
(TV Series)
Leander / Igor
Leander / Igor
- The Organisation Man
(1968)
... Leander
- The Gadget Lovers
(1967)
... Igor
1968
Detective
(TV Series)
Detective Chief Inspector Dew
Detective Chief Inspector Dew
- Crime of Passion
(1968)
... Detective Chief Inspector Dew
1968
Spindoe
(TV Series)
Billy Humphries
Billy Humphries
- Now You're Running...
(1968)
... Billy Humphries (uncredited)
- How Is It You're Losing?
(1968)
... Billy Humphries
- You Start Winning...
(1968)
... Billy Humphries
- But You're Back and Fighting...
(1968)
... Billy Humphries
1966-1968
Softly Softly
(TV Series)
Fisk / Jim Kennedy
Fisk / Jim Kennedy
- Major Incident
(1968)
... Fisk
- Find the Lady
(1966)
... Jim Kennedy
1967
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Cyril Lester
Cyril Lester
- ITV Summer Playhouse #7: A Brand New Scrubbing Brush
(1967)
... Cyril Lester
1966
Drama 61-67
(TV Series)
Rsm. Lythgoe
Rsm. Lythgoe
- Drama '66: Conduct to the Prejudice
(1966)
... Rsm. Lythgoe
1965-1966
The Newcomers
(TV Series)
George Harbottle
George Harbottle
- Episode #1.62
(1966)
... George Harbottle
- Episode #1.61
(1966)
... George Harbottle
- Episode #1.60
(1966)
... George Harbottle
- Episode #1.59
(1966)
... George Harbottle
- Episode #1.58
(1966)
... George Harbottle
1965
For Whom the Bell Tolls
(TV Series)
Pablo
Pablo
- The Bridge
(1965)
... Pablo
- Verdict on Pablo
(1965)
... Pablo
- The Moon of May
(1965)
... Pablo
- Reconnaissance
(1965)
... Pablo
1965
Jury Room
(TV Series)
Counsel for the Defence
Counsel for the Defence
- The Lady and the Axe
(1965)
... Counsel for the Defence
1964
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Mr. Cooper / Mr. Aldiss
Mr. Cooper / Mr. Aldiss
- First Foot
(1964)
... Mr. Cooper
- You Get All Kinds
(1964)
... Mr. Aldiss
1964
Diary of a Young Man
(TV Series)
Police Constable / Prison officer / PC Jim
Police Constable / Prison officer / PC Jim
- Relationships
(1964)
... Prison officer
- Life, or a Girl Called Fred
(1964)
... Police Constable
- Marriage
(1964)
... Police Constable
- Survival or They Came to a City
(1964)
... PC Jim
1964
Madame Bovary
(TV Series)
Charles Bovary
Charles Bovary
- Judgement
(1964)
... Charles Bovary
- Lost Love
(1964)
... Charles Bovary
- First Love
(1964)
... Charles Bovary
- Marriage
(1964)
... Charles Bovary
1963-1964
No Hiding Place
(TV Series)
Sgt. Dan Beynon / Jim Craig
Sgt. Dan Beynon / Jim Craig
- Who Takes the Blame?
(1964)
... Sgt. Dan Beynon
- Pillar to Post
(1963)
... Jim Craig
1963
The Sentimental Agent
(TV Series)
Darrin
Darrin
- Meet My Son, Henry
(1963)
... Darrin (as Glyn Edwards)
1961-1962
Sir Francis Drake
(TV Series)
Martin / Will Martin / Martin Armstrong
Martin / Will Martin / Martin Armstrong
- Gentlemen of Spain
(1962)
... Martin
- The Gypsies
(1962)
... Will Martin
- The Doughty Plot
(1962)
... Martin (as Glyn Edwards)
- The Lost Colony of Virginia
(1961)
... Martin Armstrong (as Glyn Edwards)
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He acted in Brendan Behan's play, "The Hostage," at the Theatre Royal in Stratford East, England in 1958 and at Wyndham's Theatre in London, England in 1959 with Howard Goorney, Avis Bunnage, Dudley Sutton, Murray Melvin, James Booth, Clive Barker, Eileen Kennally, Yootha Joyce, and Alfred Lynch in the cast. Joan Littlewood was... See more »Alternate Names:
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Played Monty in the 1984 film Champions but his part was cut. See more »Star Sign:
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