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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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Other Works:
He played Oscar Wilde in John Gay's play, "Diversions and Delights," at the Playhouse Theatre in London, England. 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:
When his cousin Frank was called up for the RAFduring WWII he was in mid rehearsal for a play and asked Donald to take over his role. See more »Trademark:
rich deep sonorous voiceStar Sign:
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