Richard Mayes

Richard Mayes (born Derek Leonard Richard Mayes; 26 December 1922 – 22 October 2006) was an English stage, film and television actor.[1][2] He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.[3] A well-known face on British television, he was primarily a theatrical actor, described by The Stage as "an RSC stalwart."[4][3] He appeared in many roles on stage and small screen, including roles in Doctor Who and as Jebediah Dingle in Emmerdale.[5][6] He suffered a stroke in 2004.[5]

Richard Mayes
Born(1922-12-26)26 December 1922
Died22 October 2006(2006-10-22) (aged 83)
England
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)
Beryl King
(
m. 1950; his death 2006)
ChildrenTwo daughters

Mayes was married to the actress Beryl King, with whom he had two daughters, Susan and Penny.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1982GandhiMr. Baker
1984Top Secret!Vladimir Biletnikov
1998Middleton's ChangelingVermandero
2001Another LifePrison chaplain
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References

  1. "Richard Mayes | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  2. "Richard Mayes". BFI.
  3. Newley, Patrick (31 January 2007). "Obituary round-up | Obituaries".
  4. "Richard Mayes". www.bafta.org. 11 May 2012.
  5. 22 October 2006, 26 December 1922- (22 November 2006). "Richard Mayes" via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  6. Lentz III, Harris M. (2008). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2006: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. McFarland. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-7864-5211-8.
  7. Wardle, Irving (10 August 2017). "Beryl King obituary" via www.theguardian.com.


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