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- William Booth was born on 10 April 1829 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was married to Catherine Mumford. He died on 20 August 1912 in London, England, UK.
- Albert Ball was born on 14 August 1896 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He died on 7 May 1917 in Annoeullin, Nord, France.
- Actor
- Writer
Eric Hudson was born on 23 November 1862 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Romeo and Juliet (1916), Man's Enemy (1914) and Seven Keys to Baldpate (1917). He died on 4 October 1918 in New York City, New York, USA.- Tim Birkin was born on 26 July 1896 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was married to Audrey Clara Lilian Latham. He died on 22 June 1933 in London, England, UK.
- Henry Birkin was born on 26 July 1896 in Nottingham, England, UK. He died on 22 June 1933 in London, England, UK.
- Nottingham born Norman Page emerged from classical theatre to be given a starring role in his first screen appearance, The Life Story of David Lloyd George (1918). It was the first full-length biopic of a politician, but the film was not released. However, in 1994 it was discovered in the Lloyd George family archive. It was remastered and two years later was shown for the first time and is now available on DVD. Norman Page's film career was short-lived and he returned to the stage in London where he died in 1935 at the age of 59.
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Claudine West was born on 16 January 1890 in Nottingham, England, UK. She was a writer, known for Mrs. Miniver (1942), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) and Random Harvest (1942). She died on 11 April 1943 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.- May Beamish was born on 1 March 1880 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for If Youth But Knew (1926). She died on 13 December 1946 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Billy Merson born William Henry Thompson in Nottingham in 1881, he began his career while working in a lace-making factory and performing shows as an acrobat and comedian in the evening at the Nottingham Theatre Royal. It took some time until he could make a good living from his stage work; he also wrote many songs including 'The Photo of the Girl I Left Behind', 'Desdemona' and possibly his best known song 'The Spaniard That Blighted My Life'. He was chairman of the music hall at the Players Theatre in London. Starred in a handful of silent film comedies under the direction of W.P. Kellino for the Homeland (Globe) Film Company in 1915-17 often taken from his own sketches. Later he was often seen in character roles in many talkies through the 1930's. According to an article in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 19/8/2011 Billy Merson whose real name is William Henry Thompson may have been related to the famous 19th Century bare knuckle prize fighter William 'Bendigo' Thompson born in Nottingham in the early 1800's, and his descendants are Hayden Thompson born 2011 son of stage actress Emma Rothwell born 1985.- Additional Crew
Stanley Bell was born on 8 October 1881 in Standard Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. Stanley is known for Henry VIII (1911). Stanley was married to Lallah Hudson and Cicely Jonas. Stanley died on 4 January 1952 in London, England, UK.- Alfred Denville was born on 27 January 1876 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Romance of Annie Laurie (1920). He was married to Kate Saville (actress). He died on 23 March 1955 in Harrow, Middlesex, England, UK.
- Richard Coke was born on 12 April 1891 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Inquest (1939) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on 13 October 1955 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
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Arthur H. Stuart was born on 18 June 1882 in Nottingham, England, UK. Arthur H. was an assistant director, known for The Gift Supreme (1920). Arthur H. died on 30 April 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Costume Designer
Hugh Stevenson was born on 30 March 1910 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was a costume designer, known for The Immortal Hour (1939), Le lac des cygnes (1937) and The Insect Play (1939). He died on 16 December 1956 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.- Sound Department
- Music Department
Harold V. King was born on 3 November 1907 in Gunthorne, Nottingham, England, UK. He is known for Stage Fright (1950), The Franchise Affair (1951) and Moby Dick (1956). He died on 22 May 1959 in London, England, UK.- N.A. Pogson was born on 7 October 1886 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938). He died on 23 November 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Hubert Phillips was born on 13 December 1891 in Nottingham, England, UK. He died on 9 January 1964 in Selsey, West Sussex, England, UK.
- Carlton Max was born in 1876 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Circumstance (1922). He died on 25 February 1965 in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Peter Swanwick was born on 29 September 1922 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The African Queen (1951), The Prisoner (1967) and The Avengers (1961). He was married to Nellie Walton. He died on 14 November 1968 in London, England, UK.
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Cyril Stapleton was born on 31 December 1914 in Mapperley, Nottingham, England, UK. He was a composer, known for Raising the Roof (1972), Join Jim Dale (1969) and Top of the Bill (1971). He was married to Sheila Marie Shardlow and Beryl Orde. He died on 25 February 1974 in London, England, UK.- William K. Williamson was born on 5 August 1889 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor. He died on 26 May 1975 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Lester Matthews was born on 6 June 1900 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), Werewolf of London (1935) and The Three Musketeers (1939). He was married to Cicely Walper and Anne Grey. He died on 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Cecily Byrne was born on 31 July 1889 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Loyalties (1933), Henry IV (1938) and Brown Sugar (1931). She was married to Felix Aylmer. She died on 30 June 1975 in Sussex, England, UK.
- Iris Kirkwhite was born on 3 February 1911 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Here Comes the Sun (1946), Looking In (1933) and Jack and the Beanstalk (1947). She was married to Bertram Montague. She died on 22 October 1975 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.
- Kenneth Adam was born on 18 March 1908 in Nottingham, England, UK. Kenneth was married to Ruth Adam. Kenneth died on 18 October 1978 in the UK.
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- Soundtrack
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. His best known characters were prison inmate Leonard Arthur "Lennie" Godber in "Porridge" (1974-1977) and its sequel series "Going Straight" (1978), and medical student Alan Moore in "Rising Damp" (1974-1978).
Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962).
Beckinsale attended College House Junior School in Chilwell, and performed in many school plays. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. He financially supported himself through a series of odd jobs.
In 1963, Beckinsale was enrolled at Nottingham College, Clarendon, pursuing a drama teacher's training programme. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. He graduated in 1968.
Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. He toured the United Kingdom with such roles as the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz", Sir Andrew Aguecheek in "Twelfth Night", and the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972).
His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom "The Lovers" (1970-1971). The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. It was a minor ratings hit and brought some much-needed fame to Beckinsale.
Beckinsale's career reached new heights with the hit sitcoms "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". He also appeared in the sequel series "Going Straight", with the humorous concept of former prison inmates trying to rebuild their lives and seeking honest jobs. His final major role was as the leading actor in the sitcom "Bloomers", but only five episodes were completed before his death.
In December, 1978, while filming episodes for "Bloomers", Beckinsale suffered from dizzy spells. He was worried about his health and sought medical help, but his doctor reassured him that his only health problems were "an overactive stomach lining, and slightly high cholesterol". He subsequently had further signs of ill health, but he attributed them to his nerves.
By 18 March, 1979, Beckinsale was suffering from pain in his chest and arms, but decided against seeking further help. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. He had died during the night due to a heart attack. At the time of his death, his wife Judy Loe was recovering in hospital after having an operation. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of undiagnosed coronary artery disease. He was only 31 at the time of his death.
Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. Only 18,000 pounds were left after taxes.- Actor
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- Soundtrack
Billy Merrin was born on 22 February 1900 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for In Town Tonight (1935) and The Show's the Thing (1936). He died on 24 July 1980 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK.- Joyce Gregg was born on 1 April 1920 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters (1961), The Woman Eater (1958) and Musical Playhouse (1959). She died on 22 October 1981 in Worthing, Sussex, England, UK.
- Writer
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- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Alma Reville was born on 14 August 1899 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was a writer and assistant director, known for Suspicion (1941), Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and The 39 Steps (1935). She was married to Alfred Hitchcock. She died on 6 July 1982 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA.- Mary Savidge was born on 6 March 1924 in Nottingham, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Folio (1955), Startime (1959) and Festival (1960). She was married to Joseph Shaw. She died on 20 August 1982 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
- Actress
- Director
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Jackeydawra Melford born in Basford, Nottingham in 1888, she began as a child performer in comedy at the Nottingham Theatre Royal in the 1890's and grew into something of a beauty, starring in drama and fantasy films written and directed by her father, Mark Melford for the Heron Film Company in 1912, she was also one of the first women in Britain to direct films with titles such as 'The Herncrake Witch' 'The Land of Nursery Rhymes' and 'The Inn on the Heath'. She married Wallace Colegate in London in 1915, and lived to the remarkable age of 98. In 1913 Jackeydawra, an enthusiastic suffragette was arrested by the police, she was seen by a constable to fire a missile from a powerful catapult and struck the Westminster Palace Hotel with resounding force, it was found the missile to be a heavy leaden bullet, with 'Votes for Women' mould on it, her father film director Mark Melford said to the court, I have no control over my daughter, Mr. Horace Smith imposed the full penalty under the Police Act of 40 shillings or month's imprisonment, her father Mark Melford at once paid the fine.- Actor
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Douglas Byng was one of the most redoubtable entertainers of the 20th century whose long career spanned theatre, pantomime, cabaret, film and television. Billed as 'Bawdy - But British' he was a prolific comic songwriter and a master of the double-entendre, often appearing in drag or as a noted pantomime Dame. Noël Coward once described his act as 'the most refined vulgarity in London'.
Byng never really retired from the stage and was working even at the age of 90. A born raconteur, he was suddenly rediscovered when he made a guest appearance on the BBC's Parkinson (1971) Show in 1977 with Carol Channing.
In 1986, he made his final stage appearance when he performed his one-man show at the Royal National Theatre in London. In one of the most successful careers in British show-business, he had appeared on stage for 72 years.- Barbara Cavan was born on 2 January 1905 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1960), Alexander Graham Bell (1965) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She died on 2 April 1988 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
- Michael Ingham was born on 3 July 1922 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Blackmailed (1951), Swizzlewick (1964) and United! (1965). He was married to Phillida Caryl Pantlin, Hilary Tawse (actress) and Joanna Duncan. He died on 4 January 1989 in Hastings, Sussex, England, UK.
- Freda Jackson was born in Nottingham, England in 1908, the daughter of a railway porter. After studying at High Pavement School and the University College there, she became a schoolteacher but gave up her career to study acting at the Royal College of Art, in London. Her first professional stage appearance was in Northampton, England in 1934, before moving on to London's West End in 1936. In 1938 she joined the prestigious Old Vic company, touring with them in Europe and Egypt. She played Shakespeare at Stratford on Avon in 1940, but it was in 1945 that she gained fame in 'No Room at the Inn' in London. Following this success she went on to play many starring roles. In total Freda Jackson appeared in some sixty two major stage roles in England and overseas.
At the same time she appeared in twenty six films, including Sir Laurence Olivier's 'Henry V', David Lean's version of Dicken's 'Great Expectations', Tony Richardson's 'Tom Jones', and the Hammer Horror classic 'Brides of Dracula'. Not content with this she also appeared in several classic British television shows, including Maigret, Adam Adamant Lives, and Blake's 7, together with a number of more serious dramas.
Freda Jackson, who was married to the painter Henry Bird ARCA, died in 1990. - Charles Rea was born on 8 January 1923 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Ipcress File (1965), No Hiding Place (1959) and Softly Softly (1966). He was married to Felicity Peel. He died on 17 March 1992 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
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Brian Herbert was born on 2 September 1906 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was an art director, known for The Family Way (1966), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Daylight Robbery (1964). He died on 26 July 1992 in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.- Writer
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Edmund Ward was born on 23 February 1928 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for The Plane Makers (1963), Turtle's Progress (1979) and 1990 (1977). He died on 12 July 1993 in Dublin, Ireland.- Eileen Erskine was born on 15 August 1914 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Great Expectations (1946), This Happy Breed (1944) and Pride and Prejudice (1938). She was married to Philip Friend. She died on 8 November 1995 in Chiddingford, England, UK.
- Cavan O'Connor was born on 11 July 1899 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for River of Unrest (1936), Honeymoon Hotel (1946) and The Howerd Crowd (1952). He died on 11 January 1997 in London, England, UK.
- Geoffrey Trease was born on 11 August 1909 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Out of the Past (1969), Time Out of Mind (1959) and Signpost (1961). He was married to Marian Boyer. He died on 27 January 1998 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
- Lorna Dean was born on 21 May 1920 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for River Patrol (1948). She died on 13 March 1998 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- When young Robin and his sister Renee lived above a shop which their parents owned in Hucknall, Nottinhamshire. On leaving school Robin worked as a sorter and trainee telegraphist at the GPO. In 1936 he read for a part in the local drama club's production of 'Death Takes a Holiday.' In 1938 he had his first professional part at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham then was called up for army service and got a commission but was taken ill. After convalescing he was sent to officers training in Kent. then In 1941, after the war, he joined the Birmingham Reportary Theatre Company and was in the first European theatrical tour with Jean Anderson. Summer 1946 found him in repertory at Worthing then he went to Australia as Henry Higgins in 'My Fair Lady; then to America in 'Jenny' with Mary Martin. In 1965 he was back in Australia doing his own production of 'A Severed Head' He was watching television when he spotted a newscaster and gave her a part in a play, that was Jan Leeming
- Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 - 5 September 1999) was an English actor and a television continuity announcer who often appeared in comedic roles.
Born in Nottingham, he returned to acting following service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Roberts started his television career as a continuity announcer on regional television in Wales, working for TWW before that company lost its franchise in 1968.
Among his better-known roles were the characters of Arnold Thomas in the 1995-97 television series Oh, Doctor Beeching! and Mr Barnes in the second, third and fourth series of You Rang, M'Lord?. He also made a guest appearance, as a police officer, in one episode of George and Mildred. Another notable appearance was as Mr. Chick in Dombey and Son. He also played a part in "Porridge".
He died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999 at the age of 74. - Producer
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Pat Sandys was born on 26 July 1926 in Nottingham, England, UK. She was a producer and actress, known for Celebrity Playhouse (1981), ITV Play of the Week (1955) and Seven Dials Mystery (1981). She was married to Philip Bond. She died on 19 May 2000 in London, England, UK.- Adrian Oswald was born on 13 August 1908 in Nottingham, England, UK. He died on 28 October 2001 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- Antony Parr was born on 30 April 1925 in Nottingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Agency (1980), Murder by Phone (1982) and M. Butterfly (1993). He was married to Elizabeth Beattie. He died on 21 September 2002 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Dr. Harold Shipman was born the son of Vera and Harold Shipman. He was the middle of 3 children. His father was a lorry driver and his mother a home maker. In 1957 he studied at High Pavement grammar school (6th form). He was an avid rugby player as a child. His mother's lingering death from lung cancer in June 1963 had a profound effect on the psyche of young Harold. In September 1965 he enrolled at Leeds University Medical School. He met his future wife on a double decker during his daily trips to Leeds. After medical school he got his first medical job at Pontefarct General Infirmary where he worked for 3.5 years. In March 1974 he joined a group practice in Todmorden. While there he was very involved in social functions like the Rochdale Canal Commission. It was during his time there that the first signs of his criminal behavior were noticed. He started having blackouts in public that were initially thought to be epilepsy. In July 1975 it was realized that he was prescribing a large amount of pethidine to his patients according to a pharmacy log. The patients were questioned but none of them admitted to ever having received the powerful narcotic. When Shipman was confronted by his colleagues he admitted to having acquired an opiate addiction from his days in medical school when he had accidentally tried it. That explained the 'blackouts'. He was advised to go to the Retreat in York (an institution that helped with drug addiction) if he wanted to keep his job. However in November 1975 he was charged with 'forgery of prescriptions'. The Shipman family disappeared from Todmorden. Dr. Shipman got a job at the National Coal Board in Doncaster where he did physicals on miners. In February of 1976 he had a job in County Durham for the SW Durham Health Authority. By 1977 he had secured a job with Donneybrook Medical Center in Hyde as part of a group practice. It is believed that some of his earliest victims may have been from his time here. In July 1992 Shipman left his practice to work at The Surgery. He would give his victims a lethal dose of morphine during a house visit and actually come by again when he believed them to be dead. At this time he would perform a cursory medical examination and pronounce his patient dead and no one would be the wiser. He generally preyed upon elderly women who lived alone as they made easy targets. However his youngest victim was 49 and he may have killed a few men as well. Even though his victims were middle aged or elderly they were not generally infirm at the time of death which made a lot of relatives suspicious about their premature deaths. His last victim died on 24 June, 1998. Shipman had apparently changed his patient's will which bequeathed her entire estate to him with nothing for her own daughter. The daughter obviously found this suspicious and alerted detectives. Her body was exhumed on August 1st and an autopsy was performed. Around this time a local taxi driver who did errands for most of his victims realized that they all had one thing in common - their doctor was Shipman. This further added suspicion to Shipman. The news of his crimes was released to the public only by 20 August, 1998. On September 2, 1998 the toxicology report proved that his victim had died from a fatal dose of morphine and not 'natural causes' as he had claimed in the death certificate. When he was initially confronted with the findings he claimed that his patient was a drug addict and he had covered up for her. He was formally arrested on September 7, 1998. In order to cover his tracks Dr. Shipman had made fake entrées in his patients files. Hoever a Visa card statement showed he was elsewhere at the time the extra entries had been made. The bodies of several of his patients were exhumed and examined for morphine. His computer at work was examined and its hard drive revealed when extra entries were made and dates changed on MedDoc. During his incarceration prior to trial he believed the police were conspiring to kill him, surprisingly the same way he killed his patients. He was initially in Strangeways jail in Manchester. Then he was moved to Preston prison later in 1998 and to Walton jail in Liverpool afterward. On 5 October, 1999 he was first arrragned in court and charged with 15 counts of murder an 1 count of forging a will. The trail began on Octber 11, 1999 and went on for a marathon 57 days. The jury retired on January 24 and deliberated until January 31, 2000. At 4:44 pm he was pronounced guilty and given 15 life sentences plus 4 years for forgery. It is officially believed he killed about 215 people making him one of the most prolific serial killers of all time. He killed 7 people in February 1998 alone! Harold Shipman was found dead in his prison cell on 13th January 2004, the day before what would have been his 58th birthday. Verdict: suicide by hanging.
- Betty Bolton was born on 7 January 1906 in Nottingham, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Wolves (1930), Balaclava (1928) and Long Live the King (1933). She died on 2 April 2005 in London, England, UK.
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Jeff Upton was born on 25 December 1948 in Nottingham, England, UK. He is known for Agent Cody Banks (2003), Chaos (2005) and Blade: Trinity (2004). He died on 15 July 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.