Edward Malin

Edward Ernest Malin (October 1894 in Hackney, London – 1 March 1977 in Ealing, London) was a British actor.[1] He is perhaps most famous for portraying the mute and geriatric Walter in the sitcom Nearest and Dearest.[2] He also had a memorable role in A Night to Remember (1958).[3]

Malin on Hylda Baker's edition of This Is Your Life in 1972

Edward Malin died on 1 March 1977, aged 82 at the King Edward Memorial hospital in Ealing, London.[4] He had been resident at the actors' retirement home of Denville Hall, Northwood, Middlesex, for several years.

His funeral was held on 8 March 1977 at Golders Green Crematorium, London.[4]

Selected filmography

• William Comes to Town (1948) - Toy Shop Man (uncredited)
• The Greed of William Hart (1948) - David Paterson
• Genevieve (1953) - Spectator (uncredited)
• The End of the Road (1954) - Nightwatchman
• The Million Pound Note (1954) - Clergyman at Belgrave Square (uncredited)
• A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) - Dog Man (uncredited)
• The Story of Esther Costello (1957) - Man in Irish pub (uncredited)
• The Silent Enemy (1958) - High Ranking British Navy Officer at Conference (uncredited)
• A Night to Remember (1958) - Dining Saloon Steward
• The Two-Headed Spy (1958) - Orderly (uncredited)
• Inn for Trouble (1960) - Old Charlie
• Operation Cupid (1960) - Smelly
• The Millionairess (1960) - Kabir's Patient (uncredited)
• Hair of the Dog (1962) - Sidney
• A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Hotel Waiter
• How to Steal a Million (1966) - Insurance Clerk
• Crooks and Coronets (1969) - 2nd Old Man (uncredited)
• The Bed-Sitting Room (1969) - Club Waiter
• Percy (1971) - Elderly patient
• Nearest and Dearest (1972) - Walter Tattersall

References

1. "Eddie Malin". BFI.
2. Guide, British Comedy. "Nearest And Dearest characters". British Comedy Guide.
3. "Edward Malin". www.aveleyman.com.
4. "Edward "Eddie" Malin (1894-1977) - Find A Grave-gedenkplek".

External links

• Edward Malin on IMDb