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Eric Flynn(1939-2002)

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Eric Flynn was born on 13 December 1939 in Hainan Island, China. He was an actor, known for Empire of the Sun (1987), A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) and Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963). He was previously married to Caroline Forbes and Fern Warner. He died on 4 March 2002 in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
BornDecember 13, 1939
DiedMarch 4, 2002(62)
BornDecember 13, 1939
DiedMarch 4, 2002(62)
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Ralph Bates, Roland Culver, Eric Flynn, Barrie Ingham, Freddie Jones, and André Morell in The Caesars (1968)

Known for

Empire of the Sun (1987)
Empire of the Sun
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  • British Prisoner
  • 1987
A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967)
A Challenge for Robin Hood
5.7
  • Alan-a-Dale
  • 1967
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963)
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
7.3
  • Lt. Philip Brackenbury
  • 1963
The Zero Option (1988)
The Zero Option
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  • Col. Patrick Ansell
  • 1988

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  • George Baker, Keith Barron, John Castle, and Amanda Redman in Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)
    Ruth Rendell Mysteries
    • Mr. Urban
    • Mr Urban
    • TV Series
    • 1999
  • Alexei Sayle in The All New Alexei Sayle Show (1994)
    The All New Alexei Sayle Show
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Peak Practice (1993)
    Peak Practice
    • Paul Hanlon
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Genocyber (1994)
    Genocyber
    • Captain (English version, voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1994
  • Eldorado (1992)
    Eldorado
    • Lars Olsson
    • TV Series
    • 1993
  • Kappei Yamaguchi in The Heroic Legend of Arislan (1991)
    The Heroic Legend of Arislan
    • Priest
    • Vaphreze (Manga UK dub) (English version, voice)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1991
  • Bubblegum Crash (1991)
    Bubblegum Crash
    • Lando (English version, voice, uncredited)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1991
  • An Actor's Life for Me (1991)
    An Actor's Life for Me
    • Clive
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • Dark Warrior (1991)
    Dark Warrior
    • Joe Takagami (Manga UK dub) (English version, voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • Sword for Truth (1990)
    Sword for Truth
    • Sakaki Shuranosuke (English version, voice)
    • Video
    • 1990
  • Vampire Wars (1990)
    Vampire Wars
    • Bloody Charlie (English version, voice)
    • Video
    • 1990
  • The Zero Option (1988)
    The Zero Option
    • Col. Patrick Ansell
    • 1988
  • Will Lyman in Crossbow (1987)
    Crossbow
    • Edward
    • TV Series
    • 1988
  • Empire of the Sun (1987)
    Empire of the Sun
    • British Prisoner
    • 1987
  • Ciaran Madden and Richard Pasco in Drummonds (1985)
    Drummonds
    • Mr. Fleetwood
    • TV Series
    • 1987

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  • Born
    • December 13, 1939
    • Hainan Island, China
  • Died
    • March 4, 2002
    • Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK(cancer)
  • Spouses
      Caroline Forbes1981 - 2002 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Daniel Flynn
  • Other works
    He performed in the pantomime, "The Man in the Moon," at the London Palladium in London, England with Charlie Drake, Anna Dawson, Barbara Evans, The Baker Twins, David Davenport, and James Ottaway in the cast.

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    Father of Jerome Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Johnny Flynn, and Lillie Flynn.

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