The actor who played wing commander Guy Gibson in The Dam Busters, and was first choice to play James Bond, has died
The actor Richard Todd, best known for his role in the classic war film The Dam Busters, has died at the age of 90.
His spokeswoman said Todd, who had been suffering from cancer, died last night.
She said in a statement: "He had been suffering from cancer, an illness that he bore with his habitual courage and dignity. His family were with him throughout."
Richard Andrew Palethorpe Todd was born in Dublin on 11 June 1919, the son of a British officer. He grew up in Devon and attended Shrewsbury public school.
His interest in the theatre led him to small roles in stage productions in England and Scotland. In 1939 he was a co-founder of the Dundee Repertory Theatre.
After the war he gained fame in the London stage version of The Hasty Heart,...
The actor Richard Todd, best known for his role in the classic war film The Dam Busters, has died at the age of 90.
His spokeswoman said Todd, who had been suffering from cancer, died last night.
She said in a statement: "He had been suffering from cancer, an illness that he bore with his habitual courage and dignity. His family were with him throughout."
Richard Andrew Palethorpe Todd was born in Dublin on 11 June 1919, the son of a British officer. He grew up in Devon and attended Shrewsbury public school.
His interest in the theatre led him to small roles in stage productions in England and Scotland. In 1939 he was a co-founder of the Dundee Repertory Theatre.
After the war he gained fame in the London stage version of The Hasty Heart,...
- 12/4/2009
- The Guardian - Film News
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