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One of the most brilliant character actors of his generation, Hollywood's loss was British television's gain with Ken Hutchison. Born in Scotland, his handsome features and cheeky expression guaranteed him a career in character roles, but his dangerous streak led him early in his career into dark, villainous roles. He was cast by Sam Peckinpah as one of the sinister villagers of Straw Dogs (1971), raping Susan George and participating in the film's closing violent siege. Peckinpah took to the actor, and the pair indulged in their love of drinking throughout the shoot, often to the frustration of those around them. Hutchison was soon offered a role in the Robert Mitchum film The Wrath of God (1972) but this was his one and only shot at the big time. Quite what went wrong is open to debate. Some say he was wary of success and got cold feet. Whether that is true or not, what certainly didn't help was his unruly behaviour which made studio execs nervous of casting him again. He returned to Britain and continued his career as an anonymous but astounding character actor. He appeared in two of John Mackenzie's Play For Today films based on Peter McDougall scripts. In Just Another Saturday (1975) he played the head thug of the Orange Lodge, and in Just a Boys' Game (1979) he played Dancer Dunnichy, an irresponsible rogue who lived for drinking and dodging responsibility, a character that seemed to echo his offscreen persona. Hutchison was a stalwart of British TV crime series at this time, appearing in series such as Shoestring (1979), Target (1977) and Jemima Shore Investigates (1983) as well as The Sweeney (1975). In fact he also played the lead villain in the movie Sweeney 2 (1978), but the script allowed him precious little opportunity to shown off his skills as an actor. In 1978 the BBC cast him as Heathcliff in a serialisation of Wuthering Heights (1978) and he brilliantly captured the rough magic of the character. In the 80s he was seen less, although he had a regular role as the boss in children's series Murphy's Mob (1982). Since then he has appeared inevitably in shows like The Bill (1984). His great strength is an incredible ability with accents, and super comic timing, but he is also excellent at conveying menace. A riveting screen presence, Hutchison is long overdue for recognition as a treasure for British drama, a talent which his own country has rarely recognised.- Leslie Wright was born in Leslie, Fife, Scotland, UK. He is known for Zombie Brigade (1989), Harlequin (1980) and Shame (1988).
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Desmond Leslie was born on 29 June 1921 in Castle Leslie, Glaslough, County Monaghan, Ireland. He was a writer and composer, known for Yellow Submarine (1968), Stranger at My Door (1950) and The Venusian (1954). He was married to Jennifer Helen Strong and Agnes Bernelle. He died on 24 February 2001 in Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France.- Ebby Halliday was born on 9 March 1911 in Leslie, Arkansas. She died on 8 September 2015 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
- Geraldine Collett Bray was born on 28 October 1949 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA. She died on 12 May 2021 in Leslie County, Kentucky, USA.
- D.M. Coger was born on 3 May 1923 in Leslie, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for I Was a Zombie for the F.B.I. (1982). He died on 2 October 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.