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Meredith Edwards

Jun 10, 1917 - Feb 08, 1999 (81 years old) in Rhosllannerchrugog, Denbighshire, Wales, UK

Gwilym Meredith Edwards was a Welsh character actor and writer.

He was born in mining village of Rhosllannerchrugog, near Wrexham, the son of a collier. He was educated at Ruabon Grammar School. He became an actor in 1938, firstly with the Welsh National Theatre Company, then the Liverpool Playhouse.

 His film appearances include "A Run for Your Money" (1949), "The Blue Lamp" (1950), "The Magnet" (1950), "The Lavender Hill Mob" (1951), "The Cruel Sea" (1953), "The Great Game" (1953), "The Long Arm" (1956), "Dunkirk" (1958) and "Tiger Bay" (1959). He appeared as the murderous butler in the cult television series "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" in 1969, and as Tom in the cult children's science fiction serial "Sky" in 1975. He also played Richard Lloyd in the 1981 TV series "The Life and Times of David Lloyd George".

Known For

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ITV Play of the Week
Inspector Davidson
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No Hiding Place
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The Saint
Whitey Mullins
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
Sam Ludlow
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One Step Beyond
Wyndham Roberts
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Gideon's Way
Paul Samuels
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Interpol Calling
Doctor Gorman
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The District Nurse
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Detective
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Maigret
Foreman

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