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Donald Sinden (1923–2014)
The son of a country chemist, the British actor Donald Sinden intended to pursue a career in architecture but was spotted in an amateur theatrical production and asked to join a company that entertained the troops during World War II (Sinden was rejected for naval service because of asthma). Following a brief training at drama school, he ...
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Born:in Plymouth, Devon, England, UKDied:(age 90) in Romney Marsh, Kent, England, UK |
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Actor (80 credits)
Actor (80 credits)
2010
Agatha Christie's Marple
(TV Series)
Sir Henry Clithering
Sir Henry Clithering
- The Blue Geranium
(2010)
... Sir Henry Clithering
2008
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series)
Colonel Henry Hammond
Colonel Henry Hammond
- Shot at Dawn
(2008)
... Colonel Henry Hammond
2001-2007
Judge John Deed
(TV Series)
Sir Joseph Channing
Sir Joseph Channing
- Evidence of Harm: Part 2
(2007)
... Sir Joseph Channing
- Evidence of Harm: Part 1
(2007)
... Sir Joseph Channing
- War Crimes: Part 2
(2007)
... Sir Joseph Channing
- War Crimes: Part 1
(2007)
... Sir Joseph Channing
- Heart of Darkness
(2006)
... Sir Joseph Channing
1998
Creche Landing
(TV Movie)
(voice)
1981-1991
Never the Twain
(TV Series)
Simon Peel
Simon Peel
- The First of the Queue
(1991)
... Simon Peel
- Two Fools and Their Money
(1991)
... Simon Peel
- There Goes the Bride
(1991)
... Simon Peel
- Born Again
(1991)
... Simon Peel
- The Best Laid Plans
(1991)
... Simon Peel
1975-1979
Two's Company
(TV Series)
Robert Hiller
Robert Hiller
- The Friendly Aristocrats
(1979)
... Robert Hiller
- The Rolls-Royce
(1979)
... Robert Hiller
- The Silence
(1979)
... Robert Hiller
- The Visiting Scots
(1979)
... Robert Hiller
- The Salesman
(1979)
... Robert Hiller
1978
The Morecambe & Wise Show
(TV Series)
Butler of the Year Judge
Butler of the Year Judge
- The First Thames Special
(1978)
... Butler of the Year Judge
1969-1972
Father Dear Father
(TV Series)
Philip Glover
Philip Glover
- Brother Dear Brother
(1972)
... Philip Glover
- An Explosive Situation
(1971)
... Philip Glover
- Baby Won't You Please Come Home
(1969)
... Philip Glover
1972
The Organization
(TV Series)
David Pulman
David Pulman
- Mr Pulman and Mr Pershore
(1972)
... David Pulman
- Veronica and Mr Pulman
(1972)
... David Pulman
- Peter Frame and Veronica
(1972)
... David Pulman
- Rodney Spurling and Peter Frame
(1972)
... David Pulman
- Eve and Rodney Spurling
(1972)
... David Pulman
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
(TV Series)
Romney Pringle
Romney Pringle
- The Assyrian Rejuvenator
(1971)
... Romney Pringle
1971
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Andrew Pelham
Andrew Pelham
- Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Decision
(1971)
... Andrew Pelham
- Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Breakthrough
(1971)
... Andrew Pelham
- Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Deadlock
(1971)
... Andrew Pelham
- Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Retreat
(1971)
... Andrew Pelham
- Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Inquiry
(1971)
... Andrew Pelham
1965-1970
The Wars of the Roses
(TV Mini-Series)
York / Richard Duke of York / Plantagenet
York / Richard Duke of York / Plantagenet
- The Fearful King
(1970)
... York
- Margaret of Anjou
(1965)
... Richard Duke of York
- The Inheritance
(1965)
... Plantagenet
1964-1966
Our Man at St. Mark's
(TV Series)
Rev. Stephen Young / Ven. Stephen Young
Rev. Stephen Young / Ven. Stephen Young
- Christmas Special: There Are More Things...
(1966)
... Ven. Stephen Young
- When Will They Ever Learn?
(1966)
... Ven. Stephen Young
- My Uncle Oswald
(1966)
... Ven. Stephen Young
- Ships That Pass
(1966)
... Ven. Stephen Young
- Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die
(1966)
... Ven. Stephen Young
1964
Festival
(TV Series)
Solinus, Duke of Ephesus
Solinus, Duke of Ephesus
- The Comedy of Errors
(1964)
... Solinus, Duke of Ephesus
1960
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
(TV Mini-Series)
John Jasper
John Jasper
- The Final Answer?
(1960)
... John Jasper
- The Strangler
(1960)
... John Jasper
- The Central Problem
(1960)
... John Jasper
- An Inquisitive Stranger
(1960)
... John Jasper
- The Last Meeting
(1960)
... John Jasper
1958
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
The young man
The young man
- Dinner with the Family
(1958)
... The young man
1957-1958
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Richard Gordon
Richard Gordon
- The Frog
(1958)
... Richard Gordon
- The Road to Rome
(1957)
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Self (27 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
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He acted in the play, "Red Letter Day," at the Garrick Theatre in London, England with Fay Compton, Jimmy Verner, Hugh Williams, Mary Marvin, June Thorburn, Terence Longdon, Nora Swinburne, and Dorothy Dickson in the cast. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 23 Articles | 15 Pictorials | 12 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
The Sinden TheatreAlternate Names:
Sir Donald Sinden CBE | Sir Donald SindenHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)
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When I meet people they say "I thought you put that voice on for TV". But you can't put on a voice like this - you're just lumbered with it. See more »Trivia:
He played Captain Hook on stage. See more »Trademark:
rich deep sonorous voiceStar Sign:
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