Biography
Ivor Roberts (19 July 1925 β 5 September 1999) was a British 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 parts in Porridge and Yes, Minister.Roberts died in Cardiff, Wales, in 1999, at the age of 74.
Filmography
all 57
TV Shows 35
Movies 22
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Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996)
Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1995)
Moses (1993)
Peak Practice (1993)
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992)
Killing Time (1991)
The Nineteenth Hole (1989)
We Think the World of You (1988)
No Further Cause For Concern (1988)
Without a Clue (1988)
Personal Services (1987)
Inspector Morse (1987)
The New Statesman (1985)
The Moon Over Soho (1985)
C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985)
The Bill (1984)
Another Country (1984)
Shackleton (1983)
Death of an Expert Witness (1983)
Dalgliesh (1983)
The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
Murder Is Easy (1982)
London Is Drowning (1981)
Bergerac (1981)
The Bells of Astercote (1980)
Hopscotch (1980)
The Gentle Touch (1980)
Yes Minister (1980)
Minder (1979)
Home Before Midnight (1979)
Two Up, Two Down (1979)
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
Born And Bred (1978)
Life of Shakespeare (1978)
Enemy at the Door (1978)
Target (1977)
Secret Army (1977)
Alternative 3 (1977)
In The Dead Spell (1977)
Twelve Off the Belt (1977)
Rogue Male (1976)
Jack Flea's Birthday Celebration (1976)
How Green Was My Valley (1975)
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
Madame Bovary (1975)
The Evacuees (1975)
The Sweeney (1975)
Porridge (1974)
Penda's Fen (1974)
Jack Point (1973)
Warship (1973)
Thriller (1973)
Lady Killer (1973)
Ace of Wands (1970)
Public Eye (1965)
Doctor Who (1963)
Z-Cars (1962)
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GenderMale
Birthday1925-07-19
Deathday1999-09-05 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceNottingham, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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