this page is dedicated to all the famous people that as worked in our theatres ear in Clacton and famous people that as lived ear and borne ear as well I also dedicated this to the famous people hows borne and live in the place I came from in wandsworth also I dedicated this page to all the filmes and tv programes that as bin filmd in Clacton and wandsworth and the famous that have some kind of connection to Clacton and wandswoth
FOR MOOR INFO ON FAMOUS PPL GO TO GOOGLE AND TIPE imbd AND GO TO THAT WEBSITE THANK YOU
I will never give out enyone of this ppls address if I no them so don't ask
I will never give out enyone of this ppls address if I no them so don't ask
clacton
Cast (in alphabetical order) Jessica Szohr ... Juliana Ed Speleers ... Jamie Timothy Spall ... Sid Luke Pasqualino ... Kev Kierston Wareing ... Natalie Robert Pugh ... Sergent Rooney Robin Morrissey ... Bruno Joy McAvoy ... Berit Paul Birchard ... Reverend Lynch Eloise Smyth ... Tiffany Adam Leese ... Gilkes Gillean Young ... Susie, American Waitress Annabel Norbury ... Hazel Kate Sweeney Imogen Toner ... Mandy Francesca Hunt ... Caroline Daniel Kendrick ... Spike Ben Keaton ... Father John Laura McLean ... Britney Rosie Sansom ... Alicia Denise Mack ... Linda Lloyd Daniels ... Derek Rachel McCreath ... Donna Claudia Bird ... Karyn Katia Kvinge ... Girl in Bar Rona Morison ... Fiona Megan McCormick ... Mary Melkorka Óskarsdóttir ... Agna Pippa Andre ... Girl on Street Ally Kadambi ... Cowgirl David Ashwood ... Gary Natalie Clark ... Young Woman Hayley Cowlin
Paul BanksWho's Dated Who feature on Paul Banks including trivia, quotes, pictures, biography, photos, videos, pics, news, vital stats, fans and facts.
MEAN AND MOODY: Rare photographs of 17-year-old Cliff Richard taken at Butlin's holiday camp in Clacton-on-Sea on August 21, 1958. Cliff's not in Alan Hammond's story, but featuring the pictures in the book adds to the sense of 1960s atmosphere. Pictures: Joan Saunders
eastenders is always being filmd in clacton
Filming for Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover at Clacton-on-sea
wandsworth
wandsworth is made of earlsfield/Battersea/Clapham/Clapham south/Clapham north/Putney/balham/tooting/tooting bec/southfields/and wandsworth ist self I just wont the ppl of Clacton to get to no whar I cume from
some scenes filmd in wandworth
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) 81 min filmd in claham
A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipment of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country as miniature Eifel Towers.
Director: Charles Crichton Writer: T.E.B. Clarke (original screenplay) Stars: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sid James |
A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipment of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country as miniature Eifel Towers.
Director: Charles Crichton Writer: T.E.B. Clarke (original screenplay) Stars: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sid James |
The Bill (1984–2010) also filmd in wandsworth
minder as also bin filmd in wandsworth
The Lady Is a Tramp. Patricia Hayes,Season: 2 | 1 Year: 1984 | 1983 Stars: Patricia Hayes, Pat Coombs,
grange hill was farst fimed in wandsworth and some in the arndale centar now cald southside
A Clockwork Orange (1971) 136 min
In future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem... but not all goes to plan.
Director: Stanley Kubrick Writers: Stanley Kubrick (screenplay), Anthony Burgess (novel) Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates | filmd in wandsworth
In future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem... but not all goes to plan.
Director: Stanley Kubrick Writers: Stanley Kubrick (screenplay), Anthony Burgess (novel) Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates | filmd in wandsworth
some the Sweeney filme was filmd in the prince of wales pub in tooting and some of the tv show was filmd all over wandsworth
the profesionals filmd outsid the snooker hall in earlsfield
robert lindsay citizen smith 1977 to 1980 filmd in tooting and earlsfield
brannigan whos filmd at the top of earlsfield road
the Granada in tooting sw17 the Granada as a long history farst it was a studio in the late 50s the studio moved to Manchester whar coronation street is filmed today then it become a concert hall then in the early 60s it become a cinema and now its a bingo hall
thows war the days
this is wot the Granada lookt like befor I whos born
this is the original organ in the Granada
The Gloucester organ's console was destroyed by fire - the chamber contents were used to restore war-damaged organs, especially the Granada, Wandsworth Road
Ian Lavender attended Bournville Technical College in the West Midlands and then studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He graduated in 1967. Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. He then became the youngest cast member of Dad's Army (1968), working with ... See full bio » Born: Arthur Ian Lavender
February 16, 1946 in Birmingham, England, UK in the late 50s to london he movd to litterton street earlsfield
February 16, 1946 in Birmingham, England, UK in the late 50s to london he movd to litterton street earlsfield
and ians family uncles aunt and cousins moved into my old house befor I did thay moved out in 1967 and we movd ing 1967
James Bond Actor Colin Salmon wears Tresor Paris in Wandsworth-based film ‘One Square Mile’ Posted on November 5, 2012 by Leading jewellery brand Tresor Paris has teamed up with One Square Mile, a community film set in Wandsworth starring James Bond actor Colin Salmon. Filming for the film’s teaser recently began in the borough.Mooted as a cross between Crash and Adulthood with the multi layered approach of 21 Grams – the story follows the lives of four different Londoners. The film, written and produced by Leon F Butler aims to bring people in the community together, while supporting Wandsworth based charities and businesses.
Tresor Paris having seen potential in the film at an early stage are delighted to be supporting such an exciting and worthwhile project.
Colin Salmon has appeared in two Bond films to date, Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day.
The teaser of the film is being screened in The Doodle Bar, Parkgate Road, Battersea on November 28. onesquaremilefilm.co.uk, tresorparis.com
Tresor Paris having seen potential in the film at an early stage are delighted to be supporting such an exciting and worthwhile project.
Colin Salmon has appeared in two Bond films to date, Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day.
The teaser of the film is being screened in The Doodle Bar, Parkgate Road, Battersea on November 28. onesquaremilefilm.co.uk, tresorparis.com
a indie filmd in wandsworth
Director Stewart Alexander: "People said they wanted to come to Tooting Common."
A film shot entirely in Tooting Bec Common has scooped an international award.
Common People, the brainchild of Kerry Skinner and Stewart Alexander, tells the story of a lost parrot.
The plot revolves around six story-lines, with the tale of the missing bird bringing characters together on the common.
It was filmed in April last year and stars 'Allo 'Allo actor Sam Kelly, as well as children from Wandsworth schools and drama groups.
A story which featured in the Wandsworth Guardian about the idea of the film also encouraged neighbours to sign up as extras.Mr Alexander, who co-directed the film with wife Ms Skinner, said it delighted American audiences when it was screened at the Sedona International Film Festival.
The film went on to scoop the Independent Spirit Award at the festival, which was held in Sedona, Arizona, last month.
Mr Alexander, 48, of Furzedown, said: "American audiences absolutely loved it.
"They said it is such an original and funny British picture, loved it and it was so uplifting.
"We didn't expect to win it at all. There's an awful video of us somewhere accepting it in absolute shock, and disbelief.
"It was weird being in the desert in Arizona and people said they wanted to come to Tooting Common."
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A few weeks after they saw another poster saying it had been found and thanking people for reporting sightings.
Plans are now in place to make future films, while Common People will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
a indie filmd in wandsworth
Two films directed by people
from the borough with council funding will be screened during the London Film
Festival 2012.
Both Santa's Blotto, starring Brian Blessed, and I-Spy, will be shown as part of the festival's London Calling Event.
Santa's Blotto, written and directed by Patrick Myles, tells the story of a seven-year-old boy who doesn't get the Christmas present he asked for and surprises Santa the following year.
I-Spy, filmed on location in Wandsworth, features eight-year-old Tom and his detective game in an abandoned building.
The film-makers secured funding for their project after applying to The Shorts Film Fund last year, which is run by the Wandsworth Film Office.
Mr Myles said: "I am extremely grateful for the support from Wandsworth Council, the Shorts Film Fund and Film London, without whom I would not have been able to bring Santa’s Blotto to life.
"I'm delighted that the film’s world premiere will be at the 56th BFI London Film Festival amongst other short films conceived and made in London."
The films will be screened on October 16 in the BFI Southbank at 6.30pm.
To book tickets visit bfi.org.uk
Anybody interested in applying for The Shorts Film Fund can visit wandsworth.gov.uk/info/1048/filming_in_wandsworth or email
Both Santa's Blotto, starring Brian Blessed, and I-Spy, will be shown as part of the festival's London Calling Event.
Santa's Blotto, written and directed by Patrick Myles, tells the story of a seven-year-old boy who doesn't get the Christmas present he asked for and surprises Santa the following year.
I-Spy, filmed on location in Wandsworth, features eight-year-old Tom and his detective game in an abandoned building.
The film-makers secured funding for their project after applying to The Shorts Film Fund last year, which is run by the Wandsworth Film Office.
Mr Myles said: "I am extremely grateful for the support from Wandsworth Council, the Shorts Film Fund and Film London, without whom I would not have been able to bring Santa’s Blotto to life.
"I'm delighted that the film’s world premiere will be at the 56th BFI London Film Festival amongst other short films conceived and made in London."
The films will be screened on October 16 in the BFI Southbank at 6.30pm.
To book tickets visit bfi.org.uk
Anybody interested in applying for The Shorts Film Fund can visit wandsworth.gov.uk/info/1048/filming_in_wandsworth or email
Born: Edmund John Kellaway
September 26, 1877 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: September 6, 1959 (age 81) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA cv Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)
Joe Saunders - Father and Son (1957) ... Joe Saunders 1957 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Jack Baldwin - The Greer Case (1957) ... Jack Baldwin 1956 The Rocket from Calabuch
Prof. Jorge Serra Hamilton 1955 Matinee Theatre (TV Series)
- Santa is no Saint (1955) 1955 It's a Dog's Life
Jeremiah Edward Emmett Augustus Nolan 1955 Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series)
Dr. Pliny / Dr. Lorenz - A Visit from Dr. Pliny (1955) ... Dr. Pliny - The Strange Dr. Lorenz (1955) ... Dr. Lorenz 1955 The Trouble with Harry
Capt. Albert Wiles 1955 The Millionaire (TV Series)
Walter Carter - The Walter Carter Story (1955) ... Walter Carter 1955 The Star and the Story (TV Series)
Paddy Fineen - The Great Shinin' Saucer of Paddy Faneen (1955) ... Paddy Fineen 1954 Them!
Dr. Harold Medford 1954 The Student Prince
Prof. Juttner 1952-1954 The Ford Television Theatre (TV Series)
Red / The Snowman - Come On, Red (1954) ... Red - Heart of Gold (1952) ... The Snowman 1953 The Bigamist
Mr. Jordan 1953 Mister Scoutmaster
Dr. Stone 1953 Footlights Theater (TV Series)
- Heart of Gold (1953) 1952 Something for the Birds
'Admiral' Johnnie Adams 1952 Bonzo Goes to College
Ted 'Pop' Drew 1952 Les Miserables
Bishop Courbet 1952 Sally and Saint Anne
Grandpa Pat Ryan 1951 Peking Express
Father Joseph Murray 1950 For Heaven's Sake
Arthur 1950 Mister 880
'Skipper' Miller 1950 Pretty Baby
Cyrus Baxter 1950 Louisa
Henry Hammond 1950 A Woman of Distinction
Mark 'J.M.' Middlecott 1949 Challenge to Lassie
John Traill 1948 Master of Lassie
Dr. William MacLure 1948 Apartment for Peggy
Prof. Henry Barnes 1947 Green Dolphin Street
Octavius Patourel 1947 Thunder in the Valley
Adam MacAdam 1947 Life with Father
Rev. Dr. Lloyd 1947 Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle 1946 Undercurrent
Prof. 'Dink' Hamilton 1946 Of Human Bondage
Athelny 1945 She Went to the Races
Dr. Homer Pecke 1945 Bewitched
Dr. Bergson 1945 Dangerous Partners
Albert Richard Kingby 1944 The Keys of the Kingdom
Father Hamish MacNabb 1944 Between Two Worlds
Scrubby 1943 Lassie Come Home
Rowlie 1943 The Meanest Man in the World
Frederick P. Leggitt 1943 Forever and a Day
Stubbs 1942 The Greatest Gift (Short)
Bartolomé - the Juggler 1942 A Yank at Eton
Headmaster Justin 1941 Charley's American Aunt
Stephen Spettigue 1941 One Night in Lisbon
Lord Fitzleigh 1941 Scotland Yard
Insp. Cork 1941 The Devil and Miss Jones
Hooper 1941 Cheers for Miss Bishop
President Corcoran 1940 Foreign Correspondent
Rowley 1940 Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bennet 1940 The Doctor Takes a Wife
Dr. Lionel Sterling 1940 An Englishman's Home
Tom Brown 1940 The Earl of Chicago
Munsey, the Butler 1939 Cheer Boys Cheer
Edward Ironside 1939 Happy Family (Short)
Dad 1938 Penny Paradise
Joe Higgins 1938 A Yank at Oxford
Dean of Cardinal 1938 Thank You, Mr. Pepys (TV Movie)
Mr. Samuel Pepys 1938 South Riding
Alfred Huggins 1937 Parnell
Campbell 1936 Mad Holiday
Williams 1936 The Country Bumpkin
Jeffrey Crane 1936 Anthony Adverse
John Bonnyfeather 1936 Laburnum Grove
Mr. Radfern 1936 The Walking Dead
Dr. Beaumont 1935 Sylvia Scarlett
Henry Scarlett 1935 The Bishop's Misadventures
Bishop 1934 Spring in the Air
Franz 1934 Father and Son
John Bolton 1934 Java Head
Jeremy Ammidon 1934 Passing Shadows
David Lawrence 1934 Warn London
Dr. Herman Krauss 1934 Waltzes from Vienna
Johann Strauss, the Elder 1934 The Admiral's Secret
Adm. Fitzporter 1933 Early to Bed
Kruger 1933 Friday the Thirteenth
Mr Wakefield 1933 Marooned
Tom Roberts 1933 Channel Crossing
Trotter 1933 Smithy
John Smith 1933 I Was a Spy
Burgomaster 1933 Cash
Edmund Gilbert 1933 The Good Companions
Jess Oakroyd 1932 Tell Me Tonight
Mayor Pategg 1932 Love on Wheels
Philpotts 1932 Money for Nothing
Sir Henry Blossom 1932 Condemned to Death
Banting 1932 Frail Women
Jim Willis 1931 Hindle Wakes
Chris Hawthorne 1931 The Skin Game
Mr. Hornblower - The Hornblowers 1931 How He Lied to Her Husband (Short)
Teddu Bompas 1921 The Skin Game
Hornblower 1920 Unmarried
Simm Vandeleur 1916 The Real Thing at Last (Short)
Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth
September 26, 1877 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: September 6, 1959 (age 81) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA cv Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)
Joe Saunders - Father and Son (1957) ... Joe Saunders 1957 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Jack Baldwin - The Greer Case (1957) ... Jack Baldwin 1956 The Rocket from Calabuch
Prof. Jorge Serra Hamilton 1955 Matinee Theatre (TV Series)
- Santa is no Saint (1955) 1955 It's a Dog's Life
Jeremiah Edward Emmett Augustus Nolan 1955 Science Fiction Theatre (TV Series)
Dr. Pliny / Dr. Lorenz - A Visit from Dr. Pliny (1955) ... Dr. Pliny - The Strange Dr. Lorenz (1955) ... Dr. Lorenz 1955 The Trouble with Harry
Capt. Albert Wiles 1955 The Millionaire (TV Series)
Walter Carter - The Walter Carter Story (1955) ... Walter Carter 1955 The Star and the Story (TV Series)
Paddy Fineen - The Great Shinin' Saucer of Paddy Faneen (1955) ... Paddy Fineen 1954 Them!
Dr. Harold Medford 1954 The Student Prince
Prof. Juttner 1952-1954 The Ford Television Theatre (TV Series)
Red / The Snowman - Come On, Red (1954) ... Red - Heart of Gold (1952) ... The Snowman 1953 The Bigamist
Mr. Jordan 1953 Mister Scoutmaster
Dr. Stone 1953 Footlights Theater (TV Series)
- Heart of Gold (1953) 1952 Something for the Birds
'Admiral' Johnnie Adams 1952 Bonzo Goes to College
Ted 'Pop' Drew 1952 Les Miserables
Bishop Courbet 1952 Sally and Saint Anne
Grandpa Pat Ryan 1951 Peking Express
Father Joseph Murray 1950 For Heaven's Sake
Arthur 1950 Mister 880
'Skipper' Miller 1950 Pretty Baby
Cyrus Baxter 1950 Louisa
Henry Hammond 1950 A Woman of Distinction
Mark 'J.M.' Middlecott 1949 Challenge to Lassie
John Traill 1948 Master of Lassie
Dr. William MacLure 1948 Apartment for Peggy
Prof. Henry Barnes 1947 Green Dolphin Street
Octavius Patourel 1947 Thunder in the Valley
Adam MacAdam 1947 Life with Father
Rev. Dr. Lloyd 1947 Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle 1946 Undercurrent
Prof. 'Dink' Hamilton 1946 Of Human Bondage
Athelny 1945 She Went to the Races
Dr. Homer Pecke 1945 Bewitched
Dr. Bergson 1945 Dangerous Partners
Albert Richard Kingby 1944 The Keys of the Kingdom
Father Hamish MacNabb 1944 Between Two Worlds
Scrubby 1943 Lassie Come Home
Rowlie 1943 The Meanest Man in the World
Frederick P. Leggitt 1943 Forever and a Day
Stubbs 1942 The Greatest Gift (Short)
Bartolomé - the Juggler 1942 A Yank at Eton
Headmaster Justin 1941 Charley's American Aunt
Stephen Spettigue 1941 One Night in Lisbon
Lord Fitzleigh 1941 Scotland Yard
Insp. Cork 1941 The Devil and Miss Jones
Hooper 1941 Cheers for Miss Bishop
President Corcoran 1940 Foreign Correspondent
Rowley 1940 Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bennet 1940 The Doctor Takes a Wife
Dr. Lionel Sterling 1940 An Englishman's Home
Tom Brown 1940 The Earl of Chicago
Munsey, the Butler 1939 Cheer Boys Cheer
Edward Ironside 1939 Happy Family (Short)
Dad 1938 Penny Paradise
Joe Higgins 1938 A Yank at Oxford
Dean of Cardinal 1938 Thank You, Mr. Pepys (TV Movie)
Mr. Samuel Pepys 1938 South Riding
Alfred Huggins 1937 Parnell
Campbell 1936 Mad Holiday
Williams 1936 The Country Bumpkin
Jeffrey Crane 1936 Anthony Adverse
John Bonnyfeather 1936 Laburnum Grove
Mr. Radfern 1936 The Walking Dead
Dr. Beaumont 1935 Sylvia Scarlett
Henry Scarlett 1935 The Bishop's Misadventures
Bishop 1934 Spring in the Air
Franz 1934 Father and Son
John Bolton 1934 Java Head
Jeremy Ammidon 1934 Passing Shadows
David Lawrence 1934 Warn London
Dr. Herman Krauss 1934 Waltzes from Vienna
Johann Strauss, the Elder 1934 The Admiral's Secret
Adm. Fitzporter 1933 Early to Bed
Kruger 1933 Friday the Thirteenth
Mr Wakefield 1933 Marooned
Tom Roberts 1933 Channel Crossing
Trotter 1933 Smithy
John Smith 1933 I Was a Spy
Burgomaster 1933 Cash
Edmund Gilbert 1933 The Good Companions
Jess Oakroyd 1932 Tell Me Tonight
Mayor Pategg 1932 Love on Wheels
Philpotts 1932 Money for Nothing
Sir Henry Blossom 1932 Condemned to Death
Banting 1932 Frail Women
Jim Willis 1931 Hindle Wakes
Chris Hawthorne 1931 The Skin Game
Mr. Hornblower - The Hornblowers 1931 How He Lied to Her Husband (Short)
Teddu Bompas 1921 The Skin Game
Hornblower 1920 Unmarried
Simm Vandeleur 1916 The Real Thing at Last (Short)
Rupert K. Thunder / Macbeth
Julia Sawalha Actre Born: September 9, 1968 in Wandsworth, London, England, Actress Nadia Sawalha was born on November 18, 1964 in Wandsworth, London, England
timothy spall Timothy Spall is the son of a postal worker and a hairdresser. Raised in London, he auditioned and earned a spot with the National Youth Theatre and later showed great promise at RADA where he portrayed the title roles in "Macbeth" and "Othello." In 1979 he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company and stayed for approximately two years performing in "... See full bio » Born: Timothy Leonard Spall
February 27, 1957 in Battersea, London, England, UK
February 27, 1957 in Battersea, London, England, UK
Patricia Laffan Patricia Laffan was born on March 19, 1919 in Wandsworth, London, England as Patricia A. Laffan. She is an actress, known for Quo Vadis (1951), Devil Girl from Mars (1954) and 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956). See full bio » Born: Patricia A. Laffan
March 19, 1919 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
March 19, 1919 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
frank Bruno Boxing career
On the fight section of the web site there is a list of Frank’s fights results and venues. On some of the fights there are in-depth details of the fights.
Growing up with five brothers and sisters in a terraced London house, He starting boxing at 9 at the local Wandsworth Boys Club. Frank learnt to box more seriously while at Oak Hall School in Sussex, an establishment for 'problem' children.
During his amateur career, he amassed a 20-1 career, losing to (and eventually beating) Joe Christie while representing the Philip Game Amateur Boxing Club. His amateur career culminated with Frank boxing for Young England and becoming the youngest ever Amateur British Champion at 18. Frank became a professional boxer in 1980, after twenty-one consecutive wins by knockout. As Great Britain had been starved of World champions in the Heavy weight division for the 20th century there became whispers of suggestions of this big lad from South London getting to the heights of a World championship. But there was to be a wait for a few years! In March 1984, at Wembley future world Heavyweight champion, American James 'Bonecrusher' Smith, then a boxing journeyman, stopped Franks Promised Land in its tracks when he defeated Frank by knockout in the tenth and final round of their bout, with Frank leading on all three judges' cards. This would not be the last time Frank went on to loose a contest he had been clearly winning and would have emerged victorious had he survived until the final bell.
Frank got back into title contention with wins over the likes of former WBA champion Gerrie Coetzee 4/3/86 at Wembley (by knockout in round one), and, in July 1986, he challenged Tim Witherspoon for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship. After once again leading on the cards for most of the fight, he was defeated by knockout, in round eleven. The contrast between Frank and Witherspoon who appeared to be carrying a few too many pounds was all too clear too see even for a non boxing fan, but the media commented the difference was that Witherspoon worked when he had to, and did enough over the course of the fight, whereas Frank maybe appeared to be laid back when he could and maybe should have had the opportunity to go for the knockout. Frank says on the night Witherspoon was a better boxer and Franks head got in the way of Witherspoon’s fists!
In 1989, Frank challenged Mike Tyson for the unified world Heavyweight title. After being shaken in the opening seconds, Frank finished the first round by rocking Tyson with a left hook. However, Tyson recovered the referee stopped the contest in round five with the British boxer taking heavy punishment on the ropes. It would be fair to say the whole of the UK was willing Frank on, something Frank acknowledged after the fight. “Las Vegas was like Mini Englandâ€
Frank kept winning fights, helping him to retain his spot as one of the world's leading Heavyweights. In 1993 he had a third world title chance against a young Lennox Lewis, who was making the second defense of the belt (his first of three championship reigns). Lewis beat Bruno on a stoppage in round seven, The media felt Frank needed that little extra failing to take his title chance after leading the contest on points up until what proved the final round.
On 24 September 1994, Oliver McCall beat Lennox Lewis with a shock second round knockout victory at Wembley Arena, and, after outpointing Larry Holmes, he came to England to defend the WBC title against Frank. On 2 September 1995, Bruno finally became World champion by outpointing McCall over twelve rounds. The whole of the UK hailed Frank as King Brooooono. A tour through London with the winning Belt on an Open top bus brought out 100’s of thousands to cheer and wave at Frank.
Franks’s reign did not last as long as champion as the country wanted with his first defense was a rematch with Tyson. Tyson beat Frank on a stoppage in round three, in what turned out to be Bruno's last bout as a professional.
His manager for all but his last five fights was Terry Lawless, who signed him as a professional shortly after he had become ABA heavyweight champion at the age of eighteen. Frank starting working with Dave Davies and PR Sports Entertainers Ltd on a gradual basis having known David through the Presidents Sporting club the business relationship has become stronger over 6 years now David deals with bookings, media, memorabilia etc etc.
On the fight section of the web site there is a list of Frank’s fights results and venues. On some of the fights there are in-depth details of the fights.
Growing up with five brothers and sisters in a terraced London house, He starting boxing at 9 at the local Wandsworth Boys Club. Frank learnt to box more seriously while at Oak Hall School in Sussex, an establishment for 'problem' children.
During his amateur career, he amassed a 20-1 career, losing to (and eventually beating) Joe Christie while representing the Philip Game Amateur Boxing Club. His amateur career culminated with Frank boxing for Young England and becoming the youngest ever Amateur British Champion at 18. Frank became a professional boxer in 1980, after twenty-one consecutive wins by knockout. As Great Britain had been starved of World champions in the Heavy weight division for the 20th century there became whispers of suggestions of this big lad from South London getting to the heights of a World championship. But there was to be a wait for a few years! In March 1984, at Wembley future world Heavyweight champion, American James 'Bonecrusher' Smith, then a boxing journeyman, stopped Franks Promised Land in its tracks when he defeated Frank by knockout in the tenth and final round of their bout, with Frank leading on all three judges' cards. This would not be the last time Frank went on to loose a contest he had been clearly winning and would have emerged victorious had he survived until the final bell.
Frank got back into title contention with wins over the likes of former WBA champion Gerrie Coetzee 4/3/86 at Wembley (by knockout in round one), and, in July 1986, he challenged Tim Witherspoon for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship. After once again leading on the cards for most of the fight, he was defeated by knockout, in round eleven. The contrast between Frank and Witherspoon who appeared to be carrying a few too many pounds was all too clear too see even for a non boxing fan, but the media commented the difference was that Witherspoon worked when he had to, and did enough over the course of the fight, whereas Frank maybe appeared to be laid back when he could and maybe should have had the opportunity to go for the knockout. Frank says on the night Witherspoon was a better boxer and Franks head got in the way of Witherspoon’s fists!
In 1989, Frank challenged Mike Tyson for the unified world Heavyweight title. After being shaken in the opening seconds, Frank finished the first round by rocking Tyson with a left hook. However, Tyson recovered the referee stopped the contest in round five with the British boxer taking heavy punishment on the ropes. It would be fair to say the whole of the UK was willing Frank on, something Frank acknowledged after the fight. “Las Vegas was like Mini Englandâ€
Frank kept winning fights, helping him to retain his spot as one of the world's leading Heavyweights. In 1993 he had a third world title chance against a young Lennox Lewis, who was making the second defense of the belt (his first of three championship reigns). Lewis beat Bruno on a stoppage in round seven, The media felt Frank needed that little extra failing to take his title chance after leading the contest on points up until what proved the final round.
On 24 September 1994, Oliver McCall beat Lennox Lewis with a shock second round knockout victory at Wembley Arena, and, after outpointing Larry Holmes, he came to England to defend the WBC title against Frank. On 2 September 1995, Bruno finally became World champion by outpointing McCall over twelve rounds. The whole of the UK hailed Frank as King Brooooono. A tour through London with the winning Belt on an Open top bus brought out 100’s of thousands to cheer and wave at Frank.
Franks’s reign did not last as long as champion as the country wanted with his first defense was a rematch with Tyson. Tyson beat Frank on a stoppage in round three, in what turned out to be Bruno's last bout as a professional.
His manager for all but his last five fights was Terry Lawless, who signed him as a professional shortly after he had become ABA heavyweight champion at the age of eighteen. Frank starting working with Dave Davies and PR Sports Entertainers Ltd on a gradual basis having known David through the Presidents Sporting club the business relationship has become stronger over 6 years now David deals with bookings, media, memorabilia etc etc.
Gary Mason (15 December 1962 – 6 January 2011) was a British boxer who was based in Chatham, Kent, England. He was born in Jamaica.[1] Mason fought at the heavyweight level and became the British heavyweight champion in 1989. Mason was a top ten contender, his main strengths being his punching power, heart and physical strength.
Mason died on 6 January 2011 in a cycling accident in South London. he livd in wandsworth for a long long time
Mason died on 6 January 2011 in a cycling accident in South London. he livd in wandsworth for a long long time
nosher powell lived in tooting for a long time whith hes wife Pauline and 2 son creg and gary thay lived in a pub called the prince of wales nosher was a stuntman and so was hes sons and thay still ar nosher powell
Willow (1988) First Knight (1995) Legionnaire (1998) Victor Victoria (1982) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Stunts | Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Stunts (95 credits) 1998 Legionnaire (stunts - as Frederick Powell)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1990 The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1988 Willow (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1988 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- The Strike (1988) ... (stunt arranger) 1987 Eat the Rich (stunts - uncredited)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1985 A View to a Kill (stunts - uncredited)
1984 Ellis Island (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - uncredited)
1984 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Krull (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1983 Octopussy (stunts - uncredited)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 For Your Eyes Only (stunts - uncredited)
1980 Flash Gordon (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Moonraker (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- The Keeper (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (stunts - uncredited)
1975 Brannigan (stunts - uncredited)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1973 The MacKintosh Man (stunts - uncredited)
1973 Live and Let Die (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Nearest and Dearest (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Pope Joan (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Diamonds Are Forever (stunts - uncredited)
1971 The Benny Hill Show (TV Series) (stunt double - 1 episode)
- Undercover Sanitary Inspector (1971) ... (stunt double) 1971 Carry on Henry (stunt double: Sid James - uncredited)
1971 The Last Valley (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Venom (stunts - uncredited)
1970/I Waterloo (stunts - uncredited)
1970 You Can't Win 'Em All (horse stunt coordinator - uncredited) / (stunts - uncredited)
1970 Cromwell (stunts - uncredited)
1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Magic Christian (stunt coordinator - uncredited)
1969 Crossplot (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Battle of Britain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Italian Job (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Assassination Bureau (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Where Eagles Dare (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Great Catherine (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Oliver! (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Salt and Pepper (stunts - uncredited)
1968 The Charge of the Light Brigade (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Half a Sixpence (stunts - uncredited)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Casino Royale (stunts - uncredited)
1966 A Man for All Seasons (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Khartoum (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Circus of Fear (stunts - uncredited)
1965 For a Few Dollars More (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Battle of the Bulge (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Thunderball (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Hill (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Lord Jim (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (stunts - uncredited)
1964 The Secret of Blood Island (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1964 A Fistful of Dollars (stunts - uncredited)
1964 One Way Pendulum (stunt arranger - uncredited)
1964 Becket (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Zulu (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Pink Panther (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Call Me Bwana (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Day of the Triffids (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Lawrence of Arabia (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Longest Day (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Road to Hong Kong (stunts - uncredited)
1961 The Guns of Navarone (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Sword of Sherwood Forest (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Exodus (stunts - uncredited)
1959 Ben-Hur (stunts - uncredited)
1959 The Mouse That Roared (stunts - uncredited)
1958 A Night to Remember (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dracula (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dunkirk (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Violent Playground (stunt double: Peter Cushing - uncredited)
1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai (stunts - uncredited)
1955 The Quatermass Xperiment (stunts - uncredited)
1955 Doctor at Sea (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Lilacs in the Spring (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Beau Brummell (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Demetrius and the Gladiators (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Hell Below Zero (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Robe (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Master of Ballantrae (stunts - uncredited)
1949 Passport to Pimlico (stunts - uncredited)
1948 Bonnie Prince Charlie (stunts - uncredited)
1945 Caesar and Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1944 The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France (stunts - uncredited)
Willow (1988) First Knight (1995) Legionnaire (1998) Victor Victoria (1982) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Stunts | Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Stunts (95 credits) 1998 Legionnaire (stunts - as Frederick Powell)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1990 The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1988 Willow (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1988 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- The Strike (1988) ... (stunt arranger) 1987 Eat the Rich (stunts - uncredited)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1985 A View to a Kill (stunts - uncredited)
1984 Ellis Island (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - uncredited)
1984 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Krull (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1983 Octopussy (stunts - uncredited)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 For Your Eyes Only (stunts - uncredited)
1980 Flash Gordon (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Moonraker (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- The Keeper (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (stunts - uncredited)
1975 Brannigan (stunts - uncredited)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1973 The MacKintosh Man (stunts - uncredited)
1973 Live and Let Die (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Nearest and Dearest (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Pope Joan (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Diamonds Are Forever (stunts - uncredited)
1971 The Benny Hill Show (TV Series) (stunt double - 1 episode)
- Undercover Sanitary Inspector (1971) ... (stunt double) 1971 Carry on Henry (stunt double: Sid James - uncredited)
1971 The Last Valley (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Venom (stunts - uncredited)
1970/I Waterloo (stunts - uncredited)
1970 You Can't Win 'Em All (horse stunt coordinator - uncredited) / (stunts - uncredited)
1970 Cromwell (stunts - uncredited)
1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Magic Christian (stunt coordinator - uncredited)
1969 Crossplot (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Battle of Britain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Italian Job (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Assassination Bureau (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Where Eagles Dare (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Great Catherine (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Oliver! (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Salt and Pepper (stunts - uncredited)
1968 The Charge of the Light Brigade (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Half a Sixpence (stunts - uncredited)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Casino Royale (stunts - uncredited)
1966 A Man for All Seasons (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Khartoum (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Circus of Fear (stunts - uncredited)
1965 For a Few Dollars More (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Battle of the Bulge (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Thunderball (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Hill (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Lord Jim (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (stunts - uncredited)
1964 The Secret of Blood Island (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1964 A Fistful of Dollars (stunts - uncredited)
1964 One Way Pendulum (stunt arranger - uncredited)
1964 Becket (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Zulu (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Pink Panther (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Call Me Bwana (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Day of the Triffids (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Lawrence of Arabia (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Longest Day (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Road to Hong Kong (stunts - uncredited)
1961 The Guns of Navarone (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Sword of Sherwood Forest (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Exodus (stunts - uncredited)
1959 Ben-Hur (stunts - uncredited)
1959 The Mouse That Roared (stunts - uncredited)
1958 A Night to Remember (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dracula (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dunkirk (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Violent Playground (stunt double: Peter Cushing - uncredited)
1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai (stunts - uncredited)
1955 The Quatermass Xperiment (stunts - uncredited)
1955 Doctor at Sea (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Lilacs in the Spring (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Beau Brummell (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Demetrius and the Gladiators (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Hell Below Zero (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Robe (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Master of Ballantrae (stunts - uncredited)
1949 Passport to Pimlico (stunts - uncredited)
1948 Bonnie Prince Charlie (stunts - uncredited)
1945 Caesar and Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1944 The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in France (stunts - uncredited)
nosher powell lived in tooting for a long time whith hes wife Pauline and 2 son creg and gary thay lived in a pub called the prince of wales nosher was a stuntman and so was hes sons and thay still ar nosher powell
Willow (1988) First Knight (1995) Legionnaire (1998) Victor Victoria (1982) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Stunts | Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Stunts (95 credits) 1998 Legionnaire (stunts - as Frederick Powell)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1990 The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1988 Willow (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1988 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- The Strike (1988) ... (stunt arranger) 1987 Eat the Rich (stunts - uncredited)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1985 A View to a Kill (stunts - uncredited)
1984 Ellis Island (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - uncredited)
1984 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Krull (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1983 Octopussy (stunts - uncredited)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 For Your Eyes Only (stunts - uncredited)
1980 Flash Gordon (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Moonraker (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- The Keeper (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (stunts - uncredited)
1975 Brannigan (stunts - uncredited)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1973 The MacKintosh Man (stunts - uncredited)
1973 Live and Let Die (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Nearest and Dearest (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Pope Joan (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Diamonds Are Forever (stunts - uncredited)
1971 The Benny Hill Show (TV Series) (stunt double - 1 episode)
- Undercover Sanitary Inspector (1971) ... (stunt double) 1971 Carry on Henry (stunt double: Sid James - uncredited)
1971 The Last Valley (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Venom (stunts - uncredited)
1970/I Waterloo (stunts - uncredited)
1970 You Can't Win 'Em All (horse stunt coordinator - uncredited) / (stunts - uncredited)
1970 Cromwell (stunts - uncredited)
1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Magic Christian (stunt coordinator - uncredited)
1969 Crossplot (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Battle of Britain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Italian Job (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Assassination Bureau (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Where Eagles Dare (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Great Catherine (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Oliver! (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Salt and Pepper (stunts - uncredited)
1968 The Charge of the Light Brigade (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Half a Sixpence (stunts - uncredited)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Casino Royale (stunts - uncredited)
1966 A Man for All Seasons (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Khartoum (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Circus of Fear (stunts - uncredited)
1965 For a Few Dollars More (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Battle of the Bulge (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Thunderball (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Hill (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Lord Jim (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (stunts - uncredited)
1964 The Secret of Blood Island (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1964 A Fistful of Dollars (stunts - uncredited)
1964 One Way Pendulum (stunt arranger - uncredited)
1964 Becket (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Zulu (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Pink Panther (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Call Me Bwana (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Day of the Triffids (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Lawrence of Arabia (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Longest Day (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Road to Hong Kong (stunts - uncredited)
1961 The Guns of Navarone (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Sword of Sherwood Forest (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Exodus (stunts - uncredited)
1959 Ben-Hur (stunts - uncredited)
1959 The Mouse That Roared (stunts - uncredited)
1958 A Night to Remember (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dracula (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dunkirk (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Violent Playground (stunt double: Peter Cushing - uncredited)
1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai (stunts - uncredited)
1955 The Quatermass Xperiment (stunts - uncredited)
1955 Doctor at Sea (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Lilacs in the Spring (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Beau Brummell (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Demetrius and the Gladiators (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Hell Below Zero (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Robe (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Master of Ballantrae (stunts - uncredited)
1949 Passport to Pimlico (stunts - uncredited)
1948 Bonnie Prince Charlie (stunts - uncredited)
1945 Caesar and Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1944 The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in F
Willow (1988) First Knight (1995) Legionnaire (1998) Victor Victoria (1982) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Stunts | Actor | Miscellaneous Crew | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Stunts (95 credits) 1998 Legionnaire (stunts - as Frederick Powell)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1990 The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1988 Willow (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1988 The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- The Strike (1988) ... (stunt arranger) 1987 Eat the Rich (stunts - uncredited)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1985 A View to a Kill (stunts - uncredited)
1984 Ellis Island (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - uncredited)
1984 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Krull (stunts - as Fred Powell)
1983 Octopussy (stunts - uncredited)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 For Your Eyes Only (stunts - uncredited)
1980 Flash Gordon (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Moonraker (stunts - uncredited)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- The Keeper (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (stunts - uncredited)
1975 Brannigan (stunts - uncredited)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1973 The MacKintosh Man (stunts - uncredited)
1973 Live and Let Die (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Nearest and Dearest (stunts - uncredited)
1972 Pope Joan (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Diamonds Are Forever (stunts - uncredited)
1971 The Benny Hill Show (TV Series) (stunt double - 1 episode)
- Undercover Sanitary Inspector (1971) ... (stunt double) 1971 Carry on Henry (stunt double: Sid James - uncredited)
1971 The Last Valley (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Venom (stunts - uncredited)
1970/I Waterloo (stunts - uncredited)
1970 You Can't Win 'Em All (horse stunt coordinator - uncredited) / (stunts - uncredited)
1970 Cromwell (stunts - uncredited)
1969 On Her Majesty's Secret Service (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Magic Christian (stunt coordinator - uncredited)
1969 Crossplot (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Battle of Britain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Italian Job (stunts - uncredited)
1969 The Assassination Bureau (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Where Eagles Dare (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Great Catherine (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Oliver! (stunts - uncredited)
1968 Salt and Pepper (stunts - uncredited)
1968 The Charge of the Light Brigade (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Half a Sixpence (stunts - uncredited)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1967 Casino Royale (stunts - uncredited)
1966 A Man for All Seasons (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Khartoum (stunts - uncredited)
1966 Circus of Fear (stunts - uncredited)
1965 For a Few Dollars More (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Battle of the Bulge (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Thunderball (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Hill (stunts - uncredited)
1965 Lord Jim (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (stunts - uncredited)
1964 The Secret of Blood Island (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1964 A Fistful of Dollars (stunts - uncredited)
1964 One Way Pendulum (stunt arranger - uncredited)
1964 Becket (stunts - uncredited)
1964 Zulu (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Pink Panther (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Call Me Bwana (stunts - uncredited)
1963 Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1963 The Day of the Triffids (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Lawrence of Arabia (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Longest Day (stunts - uncredited)
1962 The Road to Hong Kong (stunts - uncredited)
1961 The Guns of Navarone (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Sword of Sherwood Forest (stunts - uncredited)
1960 Exodus (stunts - uncredited)
1959 Ben-Hur (stunts - uncredited)
1959 The Mouse That Roared (stunts - uncredited)
1958 A Night to Remember (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dracula (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Dunkirk (stunts - uncredited)
1958 Violent Playground (stunt double: Peter Cushing - uncredited)
1957 The Bridge on the River Kwai (stunts - uncredited)
1955 The Quatermass Xperiment (stunts - uncredited)
1955 Doctor at Sea (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Lilacs in the Spring (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Beau Brummell (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Demetrius and the Gladiators (stunts - uncredited)
1954 Hell Below Zero (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Robe (stunts - uncredited)
1953 The Master of Ballantrae (stunts - uncredited)
1949 Passport to Pimlico (stunts - uncredited)
1948 Bonnie Prince Charlie (stunts - uncredited)
1945 Caesar and Cleopatra (stunts - uncredited)
1944 The Chronicle History of King Henry the Fift with His Battell Fought at Agincourt in F
gary powell cv Thanks | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Stunts (67 credits) 2014 Tracers (stunt coordinator) (post-production)
2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (stunt coordinator - reshoots only) (post-production)
2012 Skyfall (stunt coordinator)
2011 Green Lantern (stunt coordinator)
2010 Unstoppable (stunt coordinator)
2010 Edge of Darkness (stunt coordinator)
2008 Quantum of Solace (stunt coordinator)
2008 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (stunt coordinator)
2007 The Bourne Ultimatum (stunt coordinator: UK)
2006 Casino Royale (stunt coordinator)
2005 The Legend of Zorro (stunt coordinator)
2005 The Island (stunt performer)
2004 Alexander (stunt coordinator)
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (stunts)
2004 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (stunt coordinator)
2004/I Trauma (stunt coordinator)
2003 Out of Bounds (stunts)
2003 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (crane stunt driver)
2003 Collision Course (TV Movie documentary) (stunt driver)
2002 The Hours (stunts)
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (stunts)
2002 28 Days Later... (stunts)
2002 Blade II (stunts)
2002 Killing Me Softly (stunt coordinator)
2001/I Iris (stunt supervisor)
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (stunt double - uncredited)
2001 Band of Brothers (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- Bastogne (2001) ... (stunts) 2001 Midsomer Murders (TV Series) (stunt performer - 2 episodes)
- Dark Autumn (2001) ... (stunt performer) - Who Killed Cock Robin? (2001) ... (stunt performer) 2001 The Mummy Returns (assistant stunt coordinator)
2000 Jam (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2 (2000) ... (stunts) 1999 The World Is Not Enough (stunt double: Pierce Brosnan - uncredited) / (stunts)
1999 The Mummy (stunts)
1998 Legionnaire (assistant stunt coordinator)
1998 Saving Private Ryan (stunts)
1998 Lost in Space (stunt utilities)
1997 Tomorrow Never Dies (stunts - uncredited)
1997 Titanic (stunts)
1997 Fever Pitch (stunts)
1997 The Saint (stunts)
1997 Fierce Creatures (stunts)
1996 101 Dalmatians (stunts)
1996 Some Mother's Son (stunts)
1996 The Secret Agent (stunt double)
1996 Michael Collins (stunts)
1996 Mission: Impossible (stunts)
1995 GoldenEye (stunt double: Bond double #1 - uncredited) / (stunts)
1995 Richard III (stunts)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1995 Braveheart (stuntman)
1995 I.D. (stunt performer)
1994 Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (stunt performer)
1994 Wild Justice (TV Movie) (stunts)
1994 Waiting for God (TV Series) (stunt performer - 4 episodes)
- Bungee Jumping (1994) ... (stunt performer) - Trouble with Men (1994) ... (stunt performer) - Diana's Diet (1994) ... (stunt performer) - The Bayview Conservation Society (1994) ... (stunt performer) 1994 Shopping (stunts)
1994 Further Abroad (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Get High (1994) ... (stunt performer) 1993 In the Name of the Father (stunts)
1993 Between the Lines (TV Series) (stunt performer - 2 episodes)
- Jumping the Lights (1993) ... (stunt performer) - Crack Up (1993) ... (stunt performer) 1993 The Three Musketeers (stunts)
1993 Red Dwarf (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Gunmen of the Apocalypse (1993) ... (stunt performer - uncredited) 1993 Son of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1993 Stay Lucky (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- The Driving Instructor (1993) ... (stunt performer) 1993 Splitting Heirs (stunts)
1993 The Detectives (TV Series) (stunt player - 1 episode)
- Hostage (1993) ... (stunt player) 1992 1492: Conquest of Paradise (stunts)
1992 Far and Away (stunts: Ireland)
1992 Year of the Comet (stunts)
1983 G.B.H. (stunt motorcyclist)
2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (stunt coordinator - reshoots only) (post-production)
2012 Skyfall (stunt coordinator)
2011 Green Lantern (stunt coordinator)
2010 Unstoppable (stunt coordinator)
2010 Edge of Darkness (stunt coordinator)
2008 Quantum of Solace (stunt coordinator)
2008 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (stunt coordinator)
2007 The Bourne Ultimatum (stunt coordinator: UK)
2006 Casino Royale (stunt coordinator)
2005 The Legend of Zorro (stunt coordinator)
2005 The Island (stunt performer)
2004 Alexander (stunt coordinator)
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (stunts)
2004 The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (stunt coordinator)
2004/I Trauma (stunt coordinator)
2003 Out of Bounds (stunts)
2003 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (crane stunt driver)
2003 Collision Course (TV Movie documentary) (stunt driver)
2002 The Hours (stunts)
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (stunts)
2002 28 Days Later... (stunts)
2002 Blade II (stunts)
2002 Killing Me Softly (stunt coordinator)
2001/I Iris (stunt supervisor)
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (stunt double - uncredited)
2001 Band of Brothers (TV Mini-Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- Bastogne (2001) ... (stunts) 2001 Midsomer Murders (TV Series) (stunt performer - 2 episodes)
- Dark Autumn (2001) ... (stunt performer) - Who Killed Cock Robin? (2001) ... (stunt performer) 2001 The Mummy Returns (assistant stunt coordinator)
2000 Jam (TV Series) (stunts - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2 (2000) ... (stunts) 1999 The World Is Not Enough (stunt double: Pierce Brosnan - uncredited) / (stunts)
1999 The Mummy (stunts)
1998 Legionnaire (assistant stunt coordinator)
1998 Saving Private Ryan (stunts)
1998 Lost in Space (stunt utilities)
1997 Tomorrow Never Dies (stunts - uncredited)
1997 Titanic (stunts)
1997 Fever Pitch (stunts)
1997 The Saint (stunts)
1997 Fierce Creatures (stunts)
1996 101 Dalmatians (stunts)
1996 Some Mother's Son (stunts)
1996 The Secret Agent (stunt double)
1996 Michael Collins (stunts)
1996 Mission: Impossible (stunts)
1995 GoldenEye (stunt double: Bond double #1 - uncredited) / (stunts)
1995 Richard III (stunts)
1995 First Knight (stunts)
1995 Braveheart (stuntman)
1995 I.D. (stunt performer)
1994 Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (stunt performer)
1994 Wild Justice (TV Movie) (stunts)
1994 Waiting for God (TV Series) (stunt performer - 4 episodes)
- Bungee Jumping (1994) ... (stunt performer) - Trouble with Men (1994) ... (stunt performer) - Diana's Diet (1994) ... (stunt performer) - The Bayview Conservation Society (1994) ... (stunt performer) 1994 Shopping (stunts)
1994 Further Abroad (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Get High (1994) ... (stunt performer) 1993 In the Name of the Father (stunts)
1993 Between the Lines (TV Series) (stunt performer - 2 episodes)
- Jumping the Lights (1993) ... (stunt performer) - Crack Up (1993) ... (stunt performer) 1993 The Three Musketeers (stunts)
1993 Red Dwarf (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Gunmen of the Apocalypse (1993) ... (stunt performer - uncredited) 1993 Son of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1993 Stay Lucky (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- The Driving Instructor (1993) ... (stunt performer) 1993 Splitting Heirs (stunts)
1993 The Detectives (TV Series) (stunt player - 1 episode)
- Hostage (1993) ... (stunt player) 1992 1492: Conquest of Paradise (stunts)
1992 Far and Away (stunts: Ireland)
1992 Year of the Comet (stunts)
1983 G.B.H. (stunt motorcyclist)
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Larry GainsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Larry GainsStatisticsNickname(s)Larrupin' LarryRated atHeavyweightHeight6' 1.5"NationalityCanadianBorn(1900-12-12)12 December 1900
Cabbagetown, TorontoDied26 July 1983(1983-07-26) (aged 82)
Cologne, GermanyBoxing recordTotal fights143Wins115Wins by KO61Losses22Draws5Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Gains (12 December 1900 – 26 July 1983) was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who was champion of the Dominion of Canada and the British Empire. One of the top heavyweights of his era, he was denied the opportunity to become World Champion due to the bar on black boxers competing for the title.
Biography[edit]Gains was born on Sumach Street in Cabbagetown, Toronto on December 12, 1900.[1] He took up boxing at around the age of twenty, after being asked to act as a sparring partner by Charlie Clay, and boxed out of Toronto's Praestamus Club, an organization for Black boxers.[2][3][4]
After a successful amateur career, Gains made the decision to go professional, traveling to Britain on a cattle ship and making his professional début in London in June 1923.[5] He soon became Canadian Heavyweight Champion.[6] Many of his early fights were in France (where he befriended Ernest Hemingway who at the time was working as a newspaper reporter) and Germany, where he beat Max Schmeling in 1925.[7][8] He settled in Leicester, England in 1930, where many of his fights over the next few years were staged.[9] He beat Phil Scott in front of 30,000 spectators at Leicester Tigers' Welford Road ground in 1931, taking the British Empire title, although the colour bar was still in place.[10] The colour bar was lifted in 1932, and he fought for the title against South African Donald McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall (Gains becoming the first black boxer to fight there),[8] the fight ending in a narrow victory to Gains, with Gains' trainer Jack Goodwin collapsing and dying during the fight.[11] He went on to beat Primo Carnera in front of 70,000 people at White City, London in May that year (a British record attendance for a boxing match), despite Carnera having an advantage of 60 pounds in weight and a four inches in height.[8][12] He lost the British Empire title in 1934 to Len Harvey, and failed to regain it later that year, defeated by Jack Petersen in front of a crowd of 64,000 at White City.[13]
Gains was considered one of the top heavyweights of his era, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the British Championship and the World Championship due to the rules against black boxers competing for the titles, instead competing for the 'Coloured Heavyweight Championship of the World', a title that he won in 1928 and 1935.[7][14][15]
In December 1938 he defeated Welsh champion George James on points.[16] In 1939, with the advent of World War II, Gains joined the British Army as a physical training instructor.[8] He served as a Sergeant Major in the Pioneer Corps in the Middle East.[17]
His last fight was a defeat to Jack London in June 1942, held to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.[18] Gains retired from boxing at the age of forty.[9]
He had 143 professional fights, winning 115 and drawing 5, most of his defeats coming in the latter years of his career. Gains stated that during his career he won around US$500,000, much of which was lost through gambling, and in 1937 he filed for bankruptcy.[8][19]
After boxing, Gains had a succession of low-paid jobs. In 1950 he was working as a labourer in Shoeburyness, Essex.[20]
In 1953 he was jailed for three months for stealing £200 from a British Legion club where he worked as a steward.[9][21] He pleaded guilty and stated that he would repay the money.[22] He successfully appealed against the sentence and was discharged conditionally after a "well known sporting gentleman" repaid the money along with the court costs.[23] Gains went on to be the singer/drummer in a hotel band.[24]
In the early 1960s Gains was living on Tooting Broadway and working as a "salvage collection merchant".[2] Gains later worked in car sales and as a boxing trainer in Morden, near London.[8]
With his wife Lisa, he had four children, Betty, Harold, Anne and John.[1]
Gains' autobiography, The Impossible Dream, was published in 1976, the title a reference to his dream of becoming World Champion. Max Schmeling contributed a foreword.
Gains died in July 1983 from a heart attack while visiting relatives in Cologne, Germany.
Biography[edit]Gains was born on Sumach Street in Cabbagetown, Toronto on December 12, 1900.[1] He took up boxing at around the age of twenty, after being asked to act as a sparring partner by Charlie Clay, and boxed out of Toronto's Praestamus Club, an organization for Black boxers.[2][3][4]
After a successful amateur career, Gains made the decision to go professional, traveling to Britain on a cattle ship and making his professional début in London in June 1923.[5] He soon became Canadian Heavyweight Champion.[6] Many of his early fights were in France (where he befriended Ernest Hemingway who at the time was working as a newspaper reporter) and Germany, where he beat Max Schmeling in 1925.[7][8] He settled in Leicester, England in 1930, where many of his fights over the next few years were staged.[9] He beat Phil Scott in front of 30,000 spectators at Leicester Tigers' Welford Road ground in 1931, taking the British Empire title, although the colour bar was still in place.[10] The colour bar was lifted in 1932, and he fought for the title against South African Donald McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall (Gains becoming the first black boxer to fight there),[8] the fight ending in a narrow victory to Gains, with Gains' trainer Jack Goodwin collapsing and dying during the fight.[11] He went on to beat Primo Carnera in front of 70,000 people at White City, London in May that year (a British record attendance for a boxing match), despite Carnera having an advantage of 60 pounds in weight and a four inches in height.[8][12] He lost the British Empire title in 1934 to Len Harvey, and failed to regain it later that year, defeated by Jack Petersen in front of a crowd of 64,000 at White City.[13]
Gains was considered one of the top heavyweights of his era, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the British Championship and the World Championship due to the rules against black boxers competing for the titles, instead competing for the 'Coloured Heavyweight Championship of the World', a title that he won in 1928 and 1935.[7][14][15]
In December 1938 he defeated Welsh champion George James on points.[16] In 1939, with the advent of World War II, Gains joined the British Army as a physical training instructor.[8] He served as a Sergeant Major in the Pioneer Corps in the Middle East.[17]
His last fight was a defeat to Jack London in June 1942, held to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.[18] Gains retired from boxing at the age of forty.[9]
He had 143 professional fights, winning 115 and drawing 5, most of his defeats coming in the latter years of his career. Gains stated that during his career he won around US$500,000, much of which was lost through gambling, and in 1937 he filed for bankruptcy.[8][19]
After boxing, Gains had a succession of low-paid jobs. In 1950 he was working as a labourer in Shoeburyness, Essex.[20]
In 1953 he was jailed for three months for stealing £200 from a British Legion club where he worked as a steward.[9][21] He pleaded guilty and stated that he would repay the money.[22] He successfully appealed against the sentence and was discharged conditionally after a "well known sporting gentleman" repaid the money along with the court costs.[23] Gains went on to be the singer/drummer in a hotel band.[24]
In the early 1960s Gains was living on Tooting Broadway and working as a "salvage collection merchant".[2] Gains later worked in car sales and as a boxing trainer in Morden, near London.[8]
With his wife Lisa, he had four children, Betty, Harold, Anne and John.[1]
Gains' autobiography, The Impossible Dream, was published in 1976, the title a reference to his dream of becoming World Champion. Max Schmeling contributed a foreword.
Gains died in July 1983 from a heart attack while visiting relatives in Cologne, Germany.[25
Larry GainsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Larry GainsStatisticsNickname(s)Larrupin' LarryRated atHeavyweightHeight6' 1.5"NationalityCanadianBorn(1900-12-12)12 December 1900
Cabbagetown, TorontoDied26 July 1983(1983-07-26) (aged 82)
Cologne, GermanyBoxing recordTotal fights143Wins115Wins by KO61Losses22Draws5Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Gains (12 December 1900 – 26 July 1983) was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who was champion of the Dominion of Canada and the British Empire. One of the top heavyweights of his era, he was denied the opportunity to become World Champion due to the bar on black boxers competing for the title.
Biography[edit]Gains was born on Sumach Street in Cabbagetown, Toronto on December 12, 1900.[1] He took up boxing at around the age of twenty, after being asked to act as a sparring partner by Charlie Clay, and boxed out of Toronto's Praestamus Club, an organization for Black boxers.[2][3][4]
After a successful amateur career, Gains made the decision to go professional, traveling to Britain on a cattle ship and making his professional début in London in June 1923.[5] He soon became Canadian Heavyweight Champion.[6] Many of his early fights were in France (where he befriended Ernest Hemingway who at the time was working as a newspaper reporter) and Germany, where he beat Max Schmeling in 1925.[7][8] He settled in Leicester, England in 1930, where many of his fights over the next few years were staged.[9] He beat Phil Scott in front of 30,000 spectators at Leicester Tigers' Welford Road ground in 1931, taking the British Empire title, although the colour bar was still in place.[10] The colour bar was lifted in 1932, and he fought for the title against South African Donald McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall (Gains becoming the first black boxer to fight there),[8] the fight ending in a narrow victory to Gains, with Gains' trainer Jack Goodwin collapsing and dying during the fight.[11] He went on to beat Primo Carnera in front of 70,000 people at White City, London in May that year (a British record attendance for a boxing match), despite Carnera having an advantage of 60 pounds in weight and a four inches in height.[8][12] He lost the British Empire title in 1934 to Len Harvey, and failed to regain it later that year, defeated by Jack Petersen in front of a crowd of 64,000 at White City.[13]
Gains was considered one of the top heavyweights of his era, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the British Championship and the World Championship due to the rules against black boxers competing for the titles, instead competing for the 'Coloured Heavyweight Championship of the World', a title that he won in 1928 and 1935.[7][14][15]
In December 1938 he defeated Welsh champion George James on points.[16] In 1939, with the advent of World War II, Gains joined the British Army as a physical training instructor.[8] He served as a Sergeant Major in the Pioneer Corps in the Middle East.[17]
His last fight was a defeat to Jack London in June 1942, held to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.[18] Gains retired from boxing at the age of forty.[9]
He had 143 professional fights, winning 115 and drawing 5, most of his defeats coming in the latter years of his career. Gains stated that during his career he won around US$500,000, much of which was lost through gambling, and in 1937 he filed for bankruptcy.[8][19]
After boxing, Gains had a succession of low-paid jobs. In 1950 he was working as a labourer in Shoeburyness, Essex.[20]
In 1953 he was jailed for three months for stealing £200 from a British Legion club where he worked as a steward.[9][21] He pleaded guilty and stated that he would repay the money.[22] He successfully appealed against the sentence and was discharged conditionally after a "well known sporting gentleman" repaid the money along with the court costs.[23] Gains went on to be the singer/drummer in a hotel band.[24]
In the early 1960s Gains was living on Tooting Broadway and working as a "salvage collection merchant".[2] Gains later worked in car sales and as a boxing trainer in Morden, near London.[8]
With his wife Lisa, he had four children, Betty, Harold, Anne and John.[1]
Gains' autobiography, The Impossible Dream, was published in 1976, the title a reference to his dream of becoming World Champion. Max Schmeling contributed a foreword.
Gains died in July 1983 from a heart attack while visiting relatives in Cologne, Germany.
Biography[edit]Gains was born on Sumach Street in Cabbagetown, Toronto on December 12, 1900.[1] He took up boxing at around the age of twenty, after being asked to act as a sparring partner by Charlie Clay, and boxed out of Toronto's Praestamus Club, an organization for Black boxers.[2][3][4]
After a successful amateur career, Gains made the decision to go professional, traveling to Britain on a cattle ship and making his professional début in London in June 1923.[5] He soon became Canadian Heavyweight Champion.[6] Many of his early fights were in France (where he befriended Ernest Hemingway who at the time was working as a newspaper reporter) and Germany, where he beat Max Schmeling in 1925.[7][8] He settled in Leicester, England in 1930, where many of his fights over the next few years were staged.[9] He beat Phil Scott in front of 30,000 spectators at Leicester Tigers' Welford Road ground in 1931, taking the British Empire title, although the colour bar was still in place.[10] The colour bar was lifted in 1932, and he fought for the title against South African Donald McCorkindale at the Royal Albert Hall (Gains becoming the first black boxer to fight there),[8] the fight ending in a narrow victory to Gains, with Gains' trainer Jack Goodwin collapsing and dying during the fight.[11] He went on to beat Primo Carnera in front of 70,000 people at White City, London in May that year (a British record attendance for a boxing match), despite Carnera having an advantage of 60 pounds in weight and a four inches in height.[8][12] He lost the British Empire title in 1934 to Len Harvey, and failed to regain it later that year, defeated by Jack Petersen in front of a crowd of 64,000 at White City.[13]
Gains was considered one of the top heavyweights of his era, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the British Championship and the World Championship due to the rules against black boxers competing for the titles, instead competing for the 'Coloured Heavyweight Championship of the World', a title that he won in 1928 and 1935.[7][14][15]
In December 1938 he defeated Welsh champion George James on points.[16] In 1939, with the advent of World War II, Gains joined the British Army as a physical training instructor.[8] He served as a Sergeant Major in the Pioneer Corps in the Middle East.[17]
His last fight was a defeat to Jack London in June 1942, held to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.[18] Gains retired from boxing at the age of forty.[9]
He had 143 professional fights, winning 115 and drawing 5, most of his defeats coming in the latter years of his career. Gains stated that during his career he won around US$500,000, much of which was lost through gambling, and in 1937 he filed for bankruptcy.[8][19]
After boxing, Gains had a succession of low-paid jobs. In 1950 he was working as a labourer in Shoeburyness, Essex.[20]
In 1953 he was jailed for three months for stealing £200 from a British Legion club where he worked as a steward.[9][21] He pleaded guilty and stated that he would repay the money.[22] He successfully appealed against the sentence and was discharged conditionally after a "well known sporting gentleman" repaid the money along with the court costs.[23] Gains went on to be the singer/drummer in a hotel band.[24]
In the early 1960s Gains was living on Tooting Broadway and working as a "salvage collection merchant".[2] Gains later worked in car sales and as a boxing trainer in Morden, near London.[8]
With his wife Lisa, he had four children, Betty, Harold, Anne and John.[1]
Gains' autobiography, The Impossible Dream, was published in 1976, the title a reference to his dream of becoming World Champion. Max Schmeling contributed a foreword.
Gains died in July 1983 from a heart attack while visiting relatives in Cologne, Germany.[25
Image partner: Mary Evans Copyright By: Rights Managed Descrizione: Larry Gaines (1901 - 1983), Canadian heavyweight boxing champion pictured with wife and two children. Date: 1931 Parole chiave: sport, sports, boxer, boxers, personality, personalities, portrait, portraits, inter, racial, marriage, mixed, race, black, gaines, larry, canadian, heavyweight, boxing, champion, wife, children, 1931, larry, gains, this is larry whith he wife a 2 children one of hes children livs in earlsfield and so do hes grandchildren and grate grandchildren I relly love this man I am so proud to have to go to no hem and proud to call hem granddad eveon so hes no my granddad thank you larry being in my life xxxxxxxx
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2011/I One Day (stunt performer)
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2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (stunts)
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2009 Doghouse (stunt coordinator)
2009 Looking for Eric (stunt performer)
2008 Abraham's Point (stunt coordinator)
2008 Getting Out (Short) (stunt coordinator)
2008 Richard & Judy (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... (stunt coordinator) 2008 Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (TV Movie) (stunt performer)
2008 The Oxford Murders (stunt performer)
2008 Honest (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 2008)
2008 Caught in the Act (stunt coordinator)
2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets (stunts: London unit)
2007 Dolphins (stunt coordinator)
2007 Rise of the Footsoldier (stunt coordinator)
2006-2007 New Tricks (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 2 episodes)
- Casualty (2007) ... (stunt coordinator) - Lady's Pleasure (2006) ... (stunt coordinator) 2007 Back in Business (stunt coordinator)
2006 Big Nothing (stunt coordinator)
2006 The History Boys (stunt double: Hector)
2006 Children of Men (stunt performer)
2006 Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (stunts)
2006 Doctor Who (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- The Idiot's Lantern (2006) ... (stunt performer) 2006 The Da Vinci Code (stunts)
2005 V for Vendetta (stunts)
2005 BloodRayne (stunt coordinator)
2005 Dead Fish (stunt driver)
2005 The Golden Hour (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.4 (2005) ... (stunt arranger) 2004 The Defender (stunt coordinator)
2004 Reel Race (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
Waking the Dead (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 4 episodes, 2001 - 2004) (stunt performer - 2 episodes, 2001)
- Fugue States: Part 2 (2004) ... (stunt coordinator) - Fugue States: Part 1 (2004) ... (stunt coordinator) - Every Breath You Take: Part 2 (2001) ... (stunt coordinator) - Every Breath You Take: Part 1 (2001) ... (stunt coordinator) - Burn Out: Part 2 (2001) ... (stunt performer) See all 6 episodes » 2004 The Mysti Show (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2004 The I Inside (stunt coordinator)
2004 Sea of Souls (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2003 Faking It (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
- Faking it... as a Stuntman (2003) ... (stunt coordinator) 2002 Anazapta (stunt coordinator)
2002 The Importance of Being Earnest (stunt double)
2002 Alone (stunt coordinator)
2002 Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (stunts)
2001 The 51st State (stunts)
2001 The Mummy Returns (stunts)
2001 In Deep (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2000 Shiner (stunts)
2000 House! (stunt coordinator)
2000 Bomber (TV Movie) (stunts)
1999 The World Is Not Enough (stunts - uncredited)
1999 Shergar (stunt performer)
1999 Plunkett & Macleane (stunt performers: additional photography)
1998 Elizabeth (stunts)
1997 Tomorrow Never Dies (stunts)
1997 Incognito (stunts)
1997 Titanic (stunts - uncredited)
1997 Keep the Aspidistra Flying (stunts)
Pie in the Sky (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 5 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (stunt arranger - 4 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (stunts - 1 episode, 1995)
- Return Match (1997) ... (stunt arranger) - Cutting the Mustard (1997) ... (stunt coordinator) - Gary's Cake (1996) ... (stunt coordinator) - Breaking Bread (1996) ... (stunt coordinator) - Chinese Whispers (1996) ... (stunt arranger) See all 10 episodes » 1996 Evita (stunt coordinator)
1995 The Governor (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 6 episodes)
- Episode #1.6 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.5 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.4 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.3 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.2 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) See all 6 episodes » 1994 Shopping (stunts)
1993 Son of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1993 The Mystery of Edwin Drood (stunt coordinator)
1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (stunts)
1991 Highlander II: The Quickening (stunt double: Ramirez)
1990 Paper Mask (stunts)
1990 Nuns on the Run (stunts)
1989 Boon (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Love Letters from a Dead Man (1989) ... (stunt performer) 1989 The Return of Sam McCloud (TV Movie) (stunt coordinator)
The Bill (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode, 1989) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode, 1988) (stunt driver - 1 episode, 1987)
- Time Out (1989) ... (stunt arranger) - Tigers (1988) ... (stunt coordinator) - Overnight Stay (1987) ... (stunt driver) 1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (stunts)
1989 Slipstream (stunts)
1988 High Spirits (stunt performer)
1988 Without a Clue (stunts)
1988 Buster (stunts)
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (stunts)
1988 Willow (stunts)
1986 Biggles (stunts)
1985 Spies Like Us (stunts)
1985 Death Wish 3 (stunts)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1984 Ordeal by Innocence (stunt driver)
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (stunts)
1983 The Secret Adversary (TV Movie) (stunt advisor)
1983 Never Say Never Again (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Curse of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1983 Krull (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Octopussy (stunt double: Roger Moore - uncredited) / (the stunt team)
1982 Safari 3000 (stunt coordinator)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 Brideshead Revisited (TV Mini-Series) (stunt rider - 1 episode)
- A Blow Upon a Bruise (1981) ... (stunt rider) 1981 An American Werewolf in London (stunts)
1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark (stunts)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 2 episodes)
- Countdown (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) - Hostage (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1978 The Wild Geese (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 A Bridge Too Far (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (stunt coordinator)
1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Villain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Monte Carlo or Bust! (stunt driving team - as Rockie Taylor)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Avengers (TV Series) (fencing double - 1 episode)
- The Town of No Return (1965) ... (fencing double: Patrick Macnee - uncredited) 1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Dr. No (stunts - uncredited)
1 win. See more awards » Known For Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) V for Vendetta (2005) Skyfall (2012) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Stunts | Actor | Self Hide Show Stunts (120 credits) 2015 1066 (stunt coordinator) (pre-production)
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2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan (driving stunts)
2012 Skyfall (stunts)
2012 Cockneys vs Zombies (stunt performer)
2012 Cleanskin (stunt double)
2012 John Carter (stunts)
2012 Safe House (precision driver)
2011 The Hot Potato (stunt player)
2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (stunt performer)
2011 Unwatchable (Short) (stunt coordinator)
2011 Johnny English Reborn (stunt performer)
2011/I One Day (stunt performer)
2011 Game of Thrones (TV Series) (stunt performer - 2 episodes)
- The Pointy End (2011) ... (stunt performer) - You Win or You Die (2011) ... (stunt performer) 2011 There Be Dragons (stunt coordinator)
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (stunts)
2009 Dead Man Running (stunt coordinator)
2009 Doghouse (stunt coordinator)
2009 Looking for Eric (stunt performer)
2008 Abraham's Point (stunt coordinator)
2008 Getting Out (Short) (stunt coordinator)
2008 Richard & Judy (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... (stunt coordinator) 2008 Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me (TV Movie) (stunt performer)
2008 The Oxford Murders (stunt performer)
2008 Honest (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 2008)
2008 Caught in the Act (stunt coordinator)
2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets (stunts: London unit)
2007 Dolphins (stunt coordinator)
2007 Rise of the Footsoldier (stunt coordinator)
2006-2007 New Tricks (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 2 episodes)
- Casualty (2007) ... (stunt coordinator) - Lady's Pleasure (2006) ... (stunt coordinator) 2007 Back in Business (stunt coordinator)
2006 Big Nothing (stunt coordinator)
2006 The History Boys (stunt double: Hector)
2006 Children of Men (stunt performer)
2006 Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (stunts)
2006 Doctor Who (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- The Idiot's Lantern (2006) ... (stunt performer) 2006 The Da Vinci Code (stunts)
2005 V for Vendetta (stunts)
2005 BloodRayne (stunt coordinator)
2005 Dead Fish (stunt driver)
2005 The Golden Hour (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.4 (2005) ... (stunt arranger) 2004 The Defender (stunt coordinator)
2004 Reel Race (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
Waking the Dead (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 4 episodes, 2001 - 2004) (stunt performer - 2 episodes, 2001)
- Fugue States: Part 2 (2004) ... (stunt coordinator) - Fugue States: Part 1 (2004) ... (stunt coordinator) - Every Breath You Take: Part 2 (2001) ... (stunt coordinator) - Every Breath You Take: Part 1 (2001) ... (stunt coordinator) - Burn Out: Part 2 (2001) ... (stunt performer) See all 6 episodes » 2004 The Mysti Show (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2004 The I Inside (stunt coordinator)
2004 Sea of Souls (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2003 Faking It (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode)
- Faking it... as a Stuntman (2003) ... (stunt coordinator) 2002 Anazapta (stunt coordinator)
2002 The Importance of Being Earnest (stunt double)
2002 Alone (stunt coordinator)
2002 Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (stunts)
2001 The 51st State (stunts)
2001 The Mummy Returns (stunts)
2001 In Deep (TV Series) (stunt coordinator)
2000 Shiner (stunts)
2000 House! (stunt coordinator)
2000 Bomber (TV Movie) (stunts)
1999 The World Is Not Enough (stunts - uncredited)
1999 Shergar (stunt performer)
1999 Plunkett & Macleane (stunt performers: additional photography)
1998 Elizabeth (stunts)
1997 Tomorrow Never Dies (stunts)
1997 Incognito (stunts)
1997 Titanic (stunts - uncredited)
1997 Keep the Aspidistra Flying (stunts)
Pie in the Sky (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 5 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (stunt arranger - 4 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (stunts - 1 episode, 1995)
- Return Match (1997) ... (stunt arranger) - Cutting the Mustard (1997) ... (stunt coordinator) - Gary's Cake (1996) ... (stunt coordinator) - Breaking Bread (1996) ... (stunt coordinator) - Chinese Whispers (1996) ... (stunt arranger) See all 10 episodes » 1996 Evita (stunt coordinator)
1995 The Governor (TV Series) (stunt coordinator - 6 episodes)
- Episode #1.6 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.5 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.4 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.3 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) - Episode #1.2 (1995) ... (stunt coordinator) See all 6 episodes » 1994 Shopping (stunts)
1993 Son of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1993 The Mystery of Edwin Drood (stunt coordinator)
1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (stunts)
1991 Highlander II: The Quickening (stunt double: Ramirez)
1990 Paper Mask (stunts)
1990 Nuns on the Run (stunts)
1989 Boon (TV Series) (stunt performer - 1 episode)
- Love Letters from a Dead Man (1989) ... (stunt performer) 1989 The Return of Sam McCloud (TV Movie) (stunt coordinator)
The Bill (TV Series) (stunt arranger - 1 episode, 1989) (stunt coordinator - 1 episode, 1988) (stunt driver - 1 episode, 1987)
- Time Out (1989) ... (stunt arranger) - Tigers (1988) ... (stunt coordinator) - Overnight Stay (1987) ... (stunt driver) 1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (stunts)
1989 Slipstream (stunts)
1988 High Spirits (stunt performer)
1988 Without a Clue (stunts)
1988 Buster (stunts)
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (stunts)
1988 Willow (stunts)
1986 Biggles (stunts)
1985 Spies Like Us (stunts)
1985 Death Wish 3 (stunts)
1985 My Beautiful Laundrette (stunt coordinator)
1984 Ordeal by Innocence (stunt driver)
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (stunts)
1983 The Secret Adversary (TV Movie) (stunt advisor)
1983 Never Say Never Again (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Curse of the Pink Panther (stunts)
1983 Krull (stunts - uncredited)
1983 Octopussy (stunt double: Roger Moore - uncredited) / (the stunt team)
1982 Safari 3000 (stunt coordinator)
1982 Victor Victoria (stunts)
1981 Brideshead Revisited (TV Mini-Series) (stunt rider - 1 episode)
- A Blow Upon a Bruise (1981) ... (stunt rider) 1981 An American Werewolf in London (stunts)
1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark (stunts)
1979 Blakes 7 (TV Series) (stunts - 2 episodes)
- Countdown (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) - Hostage (1979) ... (stunts - uncredited) 1978 Superman (stunts - uncredited)
1978 The Wild Geese (stunts - uncredited)
1977 The Spy Who Loved Me (stunts - uncredited)
1977 A Bridge Too Far (stunts - uncredited)
1977 Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (stunt coordinator)
1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor (stunt coordinator) / (stunts)
1974 The Man with the Golden Gun (stunts - uncredited)
1971 Villain (stunts - uncredited)
1969 Monte Carlo or Bust! (stunt driving team - as Rockie Taylor)
1967 The Dirty Dozen (stunts - uncredited)
1967 You Only Live Twice (stunts - uncredited)
1965 The Avengers (TV Series) (fencing double - 1 episode)
- The Town of No Return (1965) ... (fencing double: Patrick Macnee - uncredited) 1964 Goldfinger (stunts - uncredited)
1963 From Russia with Love (stunts - uncredited)
1962 Dr. No (stunts - uncredited)
Clement Attlee
Attlee is arguably Wandsworth’s most famous son – as the NHS was created during his reign as prime minister from 1945 to 1951 he has certainly had a profound influence on the life of the borough. The former Labour Party leader was born in Putney in January 1883 and grew up in a house in Portinscale Road. A green plaque marks the spot where Attlee lived and honours the life of a man who helped mastermind the welfare state. In 2004 a MORI poll of 139 academics concluded that Attlee was the greatest British prime minister of the 20th century. The boy from Wandsworth did well.
Attlee is arguably Wandsworth’s most famous son – as the NHS was created during his reign as prime minister from 1945 to 1951 he has certainly had a profound influence on the life of the borough. The former Labour Party leader was born in Putney in January 1883 and grew up in a house in Portinscale Road. A green plaque marks the spot where Attlee lived and honours the life of a man who helped mastermind the welfare state. In 2004 a MORI poll of 139 academics concluded that Attlee was the greatest British prime minister of the 20th century. The boy from Wandsworth did well.
Tony Blair
Tony Blair is another former Labour prime minister with a Wandsworth connection. Blair shared a flat on Bramford Road, Wandsworth with a friend called Charlie Falconer when the chums were young barristers in the 1970s. Blair and Falconer must have got on famously as the Prime Minister later made his friend Lord Chancellor and put him in charge of the Millenium Dome – an appointment which resulted in Falconer being dubbed ‘Dome Secretary’.
Tony Blair is another former Labour prime minister with a Wandsworth connection. Blair shared a flat on Bramford Road, Wandsworth with a friend called Charlie Falconer when the chums were young barristers in the 1970s. Blair and Falconer must have got on famously as the Prime Minister later made his friend Lord Chancellor and put him in charge of the Millenium Dome – an appointment which resulted in Falconer being dubbed ‘Dome Secretary’.
Margaret Rutherford
Stage and screen actress Margaret Rutherford was born in Balham, a neighbourhood in the borough of Wandsworth, in 1892. Despite appearing in acclaimed film adaptations of Blithe Spirit and The Importance of Being Earnest, she is probably most famous for playing the role of Miss Marple in the 1960s films based on Agatha Christie’s novels. The actress has had an area of Balham named after her – Margaret Rutherford Place – a fitting tribute to this doyen of post-war British films
Stage and screen actress Margaret Rutherford was born in Balham, a neighbourhood in the borough of Wandsworth, in 1892. Despite appearing in acclaimed film adaptations of Blithe Spirit and The Importance of Being Earnest, she is probably most famous for playing the role of Miss Marple in the 1960s films based on Agatha Christie’s novels. The actress has had an area of Balham named after her – Margaret Rutherford Place – a fitting tribute to this doyen of post-war British films
Pete Townshend of The Who
Quintessential British rock band The Who recorded their classic album Quadrophenia at Wandsworth’s Ramport Studios in 1973. The studio was created by the band earlier in this decade when they sound-proofed a church in the area. Local legend has it that Who guitarist Pete Townshend met the mod pictured riding a scooter on Quadrophenia’s inner sleeve when he popped out for a packet of cigarettes during a break in recording. Other musicians to have walked through Rampart’s doorway include Thin Lizzy and the Sex Pistols. The studio is now Battersea Fields Medical Practice.
Quintessential British rock band The Who recorded their classic album Quadrophenia at Wandsworth’s Ramport Studios in 1973. The studio was created by the band earlier in this decade when they sound-proofed a church in the area. Local legend has it that Who guitarist Pete Townshend met the mod pictured riding a scooter on Quadrophenia’s inner sleeve when he popped out for a packet of cigarettes during a break in recording. Other musicians to have walked through Rampart’s doorway include Thin Lizzy and the Sex Pistols. The studio is now Battersea Fields Medical Practice.
Jack Dee
While most of the other celebrities on this list were merely born in Wandsworth or lived there briefly, comedian Jack Dee is living proof that some stars like Wandsworth so much that they never want to leave. Dee lives with his wife and children near Wandsworth Common – a place where he can frequently be spotted walking his dog. If you see Jack on the common I’m sure he’d appreciate a cheery wave!
While most of the other celebrities on this list were merely born in Wandsworth or lived there briefly, comedian Jack Dee is living proof that some stars like Wandsworth so much that they never want to leave. Dee lives with his wife and children near Wandsworth Common – a place where he can frequently be spotted walking his dog. If you see Jack on the common I’m sure he’d appreciate a cheery wave!
Lesley-Anne Down Born: Leslie Anne Down
March 17, 1954 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK CV Sunset Beach (1997) The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) The First Great Train Robbery (1978) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Actress | Soundtrack | Writer | Thanks | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Actress (73 credits) 2014 The List (post-production)
Victoria 2014 Of God and Kings (post-production)
Madame Renard 2013 Kill Me, Deadly (post-production)
Lady Clairmont 2003-2012 The Bold and the Beautiful (TV Series)
Jacqueline Payne Marone / Jacqueline M. Knight / Jacqueline Payne / ... - Episode #1.6256 (2012) ... Jackie Marone (credit only) - Episode #1.6252 (2012) - Episode #1.6251 (2012) - Episode #1.6249 (2012) ... (credit only) - Episode #1.6248 (2012) ... (credit only) See all 850 episodes » 2011 My Dog's Christmas Miracle (Video)
Aunt Dora 2011 Rosewood Lane
Dr. Cloey Talbot 2006 Mercenary for Justice (Video)
Newscaster (uncredited) 2006 Seven Days of Grace
Lillian 2005 Today You Die (Video)
Bank Manager 2002 13th Child
District Attorney Murphy 2002 You Belong to Me (TV Movie)
Dr. Susan Chancellor 2001 The Meeksville Ghost
Emily Meeks 2001 The Perfect Wife (TV Movie)
Helen Coburn 1997-2001 Days of Our Lives (TV Series)
Lady Sheraton - Episode #1.8990 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8989 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8988 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8986 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton - Episode #1.8987 (1997) ... Lady Sheraton 2000 The King's Guard
Queen Beatrice 1997-1999 Sunset Beach (TV Series)
Olivia Richards - Episode #1.755 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.754 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.752 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.751 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.750 (1999) ... Olivia Richards See all 370 episodes » 1998 Young Hearts Unlimited (TV Movie)
Barbara 1997 Meet Wally Sparks
Hooker Nurse 1996 Diagnosis Murder (TV Series)
Catherine Windsor - A Model Murder (1996) ... Catherine Windsor 1996 The Secret Agent Club
Eve 1996 Beastmaster: The Eye of Braxus (TV Movie)
Morgana 1995 Family of Cops (TV Movie)
Anna Novacek 1994 In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful
Jean Bradshaw 1994 Munchie Strikes Back
Linda McClelland 1994 Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline Main - Episode #1.3 (1994) ... Madeline Main - Episode #1.2 (1994) ... Madeline Main - Episode #1.1 (1994) ... Madeline Main 1994 The Nanny (TV Series)
Chloe Simpson - Maggie the Model (1994) ... Chloe Simpson 1994 Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Olivia Regent 1993 Night Trap
Christine Turner 1992 Over the Line
Elaine Patterson 1992 1775 (TV Short)
Annabelle Proctor 1990 Dallas (TV Series)
Stephanie Rogers - Three, Three, Three: Part 2 (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - Three, Three, Three: Part 1 (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - The Southfork Wedding Jinx (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - Family Plot (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers - Jessica Redux (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers See all 11 episodes » 1989 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series)
Speaker - The Frog Girl (1989) ... Speaker 1989 Night Walk (TV Movie)
Geneva Miller 1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series)
Cassandra - Shivers (1989) ... Cassandra 1988 Ladykillers (TV Movie)
Morganna Ross 1988 Indiscreet (TV Movie)
Anne Kingston 1987 Scenes from the Goldmine
Lady Lesley-Anne Down 1986 North and South, Book II (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline LaMotte Main / Madeline LaMotte - Episode #1.6 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.5 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.4 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.3 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.2 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main See all 6 episodes » 1986 Nomads
Flax 1985 North and South (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.6 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.5 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.4 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.3 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.2 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte See all 6 episodes » 1984 Arch of Triumph (TV Movie)
Joan 1984 The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Mini-Series)
Chloe - Part 3 (1984) ... Chloe - Part 2 (1984) ... Chloe - Part 1 (1984) ... Chloe 1982 A contratiempo
La actriz 1982 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV Movie)
Esmeralda 1982 Murder Is Easy (TV Movie)
Bridget Conway 1981 BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series)
Unity Mitford - Unity (1981) ... Unity Mitford 1981 Sphinx
Erica Baron 1980 Rough Cut
Gillian Bromley 1979 Hanover Street
Margaret Sellinger 1978 The First Great Train Robbery
Miriam 1978 The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (TV Movie)
Phyllis Dixey 1978 The Betsy
Lady Bobby Ayres 1977 A Little Night Music
Anne Egerman 1977 Supernatural (TV Mini-Series)
Felizitas - Mr. Nightingale (1977) ... Felizitas 1977 BBC Play of the Month (TV Series)
Ellie Dunn - Heartbreak House (1977) ... Ellie Dunn 1976 The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Olga 1976 When the Boat Comes In (TV Series)
Jane Cromer - King for a Day (1976) ... Jane Cromer 1973-1975 Upstairs, Downstairs (TV Series)
Georgina Worsley / Georgina - Whither Shall I Wander? (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - All the King's Horses (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Noblesse Oblige (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Joke Over (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Will Ye No Come Back Again (1975) ... Georgina Worsley See all 22 episodes » 1975 The Sweeney (TV Series)
Caroline Selhurst - Chalk and Cheese (1975) ... Caroline Selhurst 1975 Brannigan
Luana (as Lesley Anne Down) 1974 Bedtime Stories (TV Series)
Monica - The Snow Queen (1974) ... Monica 1974 From Beyond the Grave
Rosemary Seaton (segment 4 "The Door") 1973 Scalawag
Lucy-Ann 1972 Pope Joan
Cecilia 1971 Public Eye (TV Series)
Anne Biddersloe - Shades of White (1971) ... Anne Biddersloe 1971 Out of the Unknown (TV Series)
Diana Carver - To Lay a Ghost (1971) ... Diana Carver 1971 Six Dates with Barker (TV Series)
Cheeky - 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge (1971) ... Cheeky 1971/I Assault
Tessa Hurst 1971 Countess Dracula
Ilona Nodosheen, Elisabeth's Daughter 1971 All the Right Noises
Laura (as Lesley-Ann Down) 1970 Sin un adiós
Marta Greidy (as Lesley Anne Down) 1969 The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
Diana (as Lesley Downs)
March 17, 1954 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK CV Sunset Beach (1997) The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) The First Great Train Robbery (1978) Show all Hide all | Show by: Job Type Year Ratings Votes TV Series Genre Keyword | Edit FilmographyJump to: Actress | Soundtrack | Writer | Thanks | Self | Archive footage Hide Show Actress (73 credits) 2014 The List (post-production)
Victoria 2014 Of God and Kings (post-production)
Madame Renard 2013 Kill Me, Deadly (post-production)
Lady Clairmont 2003-2012 The Bold and the Beautiful (TV Series)
Jacqueline Payne Marone / Jacqueline M. Knight / Jacqueline Payne / ... - Episode #1.6256 (2012) ... Jackie Marone (credit only) - Episode #1.6252 (2012) - Episode #1.6251 (2012) - Episode #1.6249 (2012) ... (credit only) - Episode #1.6248 (2012) ... (credit only) See all 850 episodes » 2011 My Dog's Christmas Miracle (Video)
Aunt Dora 2011 Rosewood Lane
Dr. Cloey Talbot 2006 Mercenary for Justice (Video)
Newscaster (uncredited) 2006 Seven Days of Grace
Lillian 2005 Today You Die (Video)
Bank Manager 2002 13th Child
District Attorney Murphy 2002 You Belong to Me (TV Movie)
Dr. Susan Chancellor 2001 The Meeksville Ghost
Emily Meeks 2001 The Perfect Wife (TV Movie)
Helen Coburn 1997-2001 Days of Our Lives (TV Series)
Lady Sheraton - Episode #1.8990 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8989 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8988 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton (as Leslie-Anne Down) - Episode #1.8986 (2001) ... Lady Sheraton - Episode #1.8987 (1997) ... Lady Sheraton 2000 The King's Guard
Queen Beatrice 1997-1999 Sunset Beach (TV Series)
Olivia Richards - Episode #1.755 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.754 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.752 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.751 (1999) ... Olivia Richards - Episode #1.750 (1999) ... Olivia Richards See all 370 episodes » 1998 Young Hearts Unlimited (TV Movie)
Barbara 1997 Meet Wally Sparks
Hooker Nurse 1996 Diagnosis Murder (TV Series)
Catherine Windsor - A Model Murder (1996) ... Catherine Windsor 1996 The Secret Agent Club
Eve 1996 Beastmaster: The Eye of Braxus (TV Movie)
Morgana 1995 Family of Cops (TV Movie)
Anna Novacek 1994 In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful
Jean Bradshaw 1994 Munchie Strikes Back
Linda McClelland 1994 Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline Main - Episode #1.3 (1994) ... Madeline Main - Episode #1.2 (1994) ... Madeline Main - Episode #1.1 (1994) ... Madeline Main 1994 The Nanny (TV Series)
Chloe Simpson - Maggie the Model (1994) ... Chloe Simpson 1994 Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Olivia Regent 1993 Night Trap
Christine Turner 1992 Over the Line
Elaine Patterson 1992 1775 (TV Short)
Annabelle Proctor 1990 Dallas (TV Series)
Stephanie Rogers - Three, Three, Three: Part 2 (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - Three, Three, Three: Part 1 (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - The Southfork Wedding Jinx (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers (credit only) - Family Plot (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers - Jessica Redux (1990) ... Stephanie Rogers See all 11 episodes » 1989 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series)
Speaker - The Frog Girl (1989) ... Speaker 1989 Night Walk (TV Movie)
Geneva Miller 1989 CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series)
Cassandra - Shivers (1989) ... Cassandra 1988 Ladykillers (TV Movie)
Morganna Ross 1988 Indiscreet (TV Movie)
Anne Kingston 1987 Scenes from the Goldmine
Lady Lesley-Anne Down 1986 North and South, Book II (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline LaMotte Main / Madeline LaMotte - Episode #1.6 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.5 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.4 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.3 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main - Episode #1.2 (1986) ... Madeline LaMotte Main See all 6 episodes » 1986 Nomads
Flax 1985 North and South (TV Mini-Series)
Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.6 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.5 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.4 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.3 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte - Episode #1.2 (1985) ... Madeline Fabray LaMotte See all 6 episodes » 1984 Arch of Triumph (TV Movie)
Joan 1984 The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Mini-Series)
Chloe - Part 3 (1984) ... Chloe - Part 2 (1984) ... Chloe - Part 1 (1984) ... Chloe 1982 A contratiempo
La actriz 1982 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV Movie)
Esmeralda 1982 Murder Is Easy (TV Movie)
Bridget Conway 1981 BBC2 Playhouse (TV Series)
Unity Mitford - Unity (1981) ... Unity Mitford 1981 Sphinx
Erica Baron 1980 Rough Cut
Gillian Bromley 1979 Hanover Street
Margaret Sellinger 1978 The First Great Train Robbery
Miriam 1978 The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (TV Movie)
Phyllis Dixey 1978 The Betsy
Lady Bobby Ayres 1977 A Little Night Music
Anne Egerman 1977 Supernatural (TV Mini-Series)
Felizitas - Mr. Nightingale (1977) ... Felizitas 1977 BBC Play of the Month (TV Series)
Ellie Dunn - Heartbreak House (1977) ... Ellie Dunn 1976 The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Olga 1976 When the Boat Comes In (TV Series)
Jane Cromer - King for a Day (1976) ... Jane Cromer 1973-1975 Upstairs, Downstairs (TV Series)
Georgina Worsley / Georgina - Whither Shall I Wander? (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - All the King's Horses (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Noblesse Oblige (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Joke Over (1975) ... Georgina Worsley - Will Ye No Come Back Again (1975) ... Georgina Worsley See all 22 episodes » 1975 The Sweeney (TV Series)
Caroline Selhurst - Chalk and Cheese (1975) ... Caroline Selhurst 1975 Brannigan
Luana (as Lesley Anne Down) 1974 Bedtime Stories (TV Series)
Monica - The Snow Queen (1974) ... Monica 1974 From Beyond the Grave
Rosemary Seaton (segment 4 "The Door") 1973 Scalawag
Lucy-Ann 1972 Pope Joan
Cecilia 1971 Public Eye (TV Series)
Anne Biddersloe - Shades of White (1971) ... Anne Biddersloe 1971 Out of the Unknown (TV Series)
Diana Carver - To Lay a Ghost (1971) ... Diana Carver 1971 Six Dates with Barker (TV Series)
Cheeky - 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge (1971) ... Cheeky 1971/I Assault
Tessa Hurst 1971 Countess Dracula
Ilona Nodosheen, Elisabeth's Daughter 1971 All the Right Noises
Laura (as Lesley-Ann Down) 1970 Sin un adiós
Marta Greidy (as Lesley Anne Down) 1969 The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
Diana (as Lesley Downs)
Camille Coduri Camille Coduri Actress Official Photos »Camille Coduri was born on April 18, 1965 in Wandsworth, London, England as Camille F. Coduri. She is an actress, known for Doctor Who (2005), King Ralph (1991) and Nuns on the Run (1990). She has been married to Christopher Fulford since April 1992. They have two children. See full bio » Born: Camille F. Coduri
April 18, 1965 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
April 18, 1965 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Nigella Lawson Nigella Lawson was born on January 6, 1960 in Wandsworth, London, England as Nigella Lucy Lawson. She was previously married to Charles Saatchi and John Diamond. See full bio » Born: Nigella Lucy Lawson
January 6, 1960 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
January 6, 1960 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Jack Whitehall Jack Whitehall was a child actor in various television dramas, but decided to pursue stand-up comedy after leaving school. He was a finalist in the So You Think You're Funny talent hunt at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, and was nominated for best newcomer at this year's Chortle Awards. In December 2012 he was awarded the title King of Comedy by the... See full bio » Born: July 7, 1988 in Putney, Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Lynden David Hall Lynden David Hall was born on May 7, 1974 in Wandsworth, London, England. He died on February 14, 2006 in London. See full bio » Born: May 7, 1974 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: February 14, 2006 (age 31) in London, England, UK
Yootha Joyce Yootha Joyce (1927–1980) Actress Yootha Joyce was born on August 20, 1927 in Wandsworth, London, England as Yootha Needham. She was an actress, known for George & Mildred (1976), A Man for All Seasons (1966) and Man About the House (1973). She was married to Glynn Edwards. She died on August 24, 1980 in London. See full bio » Born: Yootha Needham
August 20, 1927 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: August 24, 1980 (age 53) in London, England, UK
August 20, 1927 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: August 24, 1980 (age 53) in London, England, UK
Peter Vaughan-Clarke Peter Vaughan-Clarke was born on June 16, 1957 in Wandsworth, London, England. He is an actor, known for The Tomorrow People (1973), Both Ends Meet (1972) and It Could Happen to You (1977). See full bio » Born: June 16, 1957 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Arthur Chesney was born on November 21, 1881 in Wandsworth, London, England as Arthur William Chesney Kellaway. He was an actor and writer, known for The Lodger (1927), Daphne and the Dean (1913) and Lights of London (1914). He was married to Estelle Winwood. He died on August 27, 1949 in London. See full bio » Born: Arthur William Chesney Kellaway
November 21, 1881 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: August 27, 1949 (age 67) in London, England, UK
November 21, 1881 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: August 27, 1949 (age 67) in London, England, UK
Neil Ruddock Neil Ruddock was born on May 9, 1968 in Wandsworth, London, England. He has been married to Leah Newman since September 12, 2013. They have two children. He was previously married to Sarah Ruddock. See full bio » Born: May 9, 1968 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
jon moss Jon Moss
BiographyShowing all 9 itemsJump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (4) Overview (3) Date of Birth11 September 1957 , Wandsworth, London, England, UK Birth NameJonathan Aubrey MossHeight5' 9" (1.75 m) Mini Bio (1)
Spouse (1) Barbara (? - 2010) (separated) (3 children) Trivia (4) Had a long term relationship with Culture Club front man, Boy George.
His education was at Highgate School
Took part in Band Aid
Was a member of the successful 80s band, Culture Club. hes also one of the best drunner in the world
Spouse (1) Barbara (? - 2010) (separated) (3 children) Trivia (4) Had a long term relationship with Culture Club front man, Boy George.
His education was at Highgate School
Took part in Band Aid
Was a member of the successful 80s band, Culture Club. hes also one of the best drunner in the world
Ray Jackson (I) (1931–1989) Actor Ray Jackson was born on June 29, 1931 in Wandsworth, London, England. He was an actor, known for Dunkirk (1958), The Final Test (1954) and Under the Frozen Falls (1948). He died on October 25, 1989 in London. See full bio » Born: June 29, 1931 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: October 25, 1989 (age 58) in London, England, UK
Kenneth kove
enneth Kove was born on April 30, 1892 in Wandsworth, London, England. He was an actor, known for The Organiser (1963), Murder! (1930) and Crazy People (1934). He died in December 1984 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. See full bio »
Born: April 30, 1892 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: December, 1984 (age 92) in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
enneth Kove was born on April 30, 1892 in Wandsworth, London, England. He was an actor, known for The Organiser (1963), Murder! (1930) and Crazy People (1934). He died in December 1984 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. See full bio »
Born: April 30, 1892 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK Died: December, 1984 (age 92) in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Johnny Briggs Actor Born in South London on Sept 5, 1935, to Ernest and Rose Briggs, Johnny had a younger sister, Barbara, who died in 1955 at age 15. As a boy, he sang soprano in a church choir and during World War II he was evacuated to the safety of the English countryside. Back in London he won a scholarship, at age 12, to the Italia Conti Stage Academy. Among his... See full bio » Born: September 5, 1935 in Battersea, London, England, UK
Samantha Robson
Samantha Robson Actress A star in the UK from her four seasons on the award-winning police drama "The Bill", Samantha Robson recently completed her first US film A Year and a Day (2005) opposite Fairuza Balk, Sean Gullette and Joshua Leonard. She is also a series regular on the Cartoon Network's "Toonami". Additionally, Samantha recently produced Tim Robbins's new ... See full bio » Born: Samantha Jane Robson
March 22, 1966 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
Samantha Robson Actress A star in the UK from her four seasons on the award-winning police drama "The Bill", Samantha Robson recently completed her first US film A Year and a Day (2005) opposite Fairuza Balk, Sean Gullette and Joshua Leonard. She is also a series regular on the Cartoon Network's "Toonami". Additionally, Samantha recently produced Tim Robbins's new ... See full bio » Born: Samantha Jane Robson
March 22, 1966 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK
jo dow
Dow, a 38 year old Arian, was born in Birmingham and now lives in North London with his wife and three sons. His first taste of acting came when he when he joined the National Youth Theatre at 14. After completing his 'A' Levels, Jo took a year off before attending and graduating from the Guildhall Drama School. Jo credits his role as Under ... See full bio »
Born: March 23, 1965 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK he lived in earlsfield wandsworth for about 10 year and now he runs a shop in earlsfield shugger bag blue whith hes wife anna he is best noen as Jim Webb in Family Affairs
Dow, a 38 year old Arian, was born in Birmingham and now lives in North London with his wife and three sons. His first taste of acting came when he when he joined the National Youth Theatre at 14. After completing his 'A' Levels, Jo took a year off before attending and graduating from the Guildhall Drama School. Jo credits his role as Under ... See full bio »
Born: March 23, 1965 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK he lived in earlsfield wandsworth for about 10 year and now he runs a shop in earlsfield shugger bag blue whith hes wife anna he is best noen as Jim Webb in Family Affairs
Lesley Joseph was born on January 14, 1946 in Finsbury Park, London, England. She is an actress, known for Birds of a Feather (1989), Lost Dogs (2005) and The Knowledge (1979). See full bio » Born: January 14, 1946 in Finsbury Park, London, England, UK now lives in wandsworth for years
martin bsahir
Martin Bashir (born 19 January 1963) is a British journalist, who was a political commentator for MSNBC, hosting Martin Bashir,[1] and a correspondent for NBC's Dateline NBC. He was previously an anchor for ABC's Nightline after initially gaining prominence on British television with his BBC interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, and then his series of interviews with pop musician Michael Jackson on ITV. On December 4, 2013, Bashir resigned from his position at MSNBC after he made "ill-judged comments"[2] about the former Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.[3]
Early lifeBashir was born in Wandsworth, South London, to parents of Pakistani Christian origin, and grew up in Handsworth. He was educated at the state comprehensive Wandsworth School for Boys, King Alfred's College of Higher Education, Winchester (since 2004 the University of Winchester), studying English and History from 1982–1985 and Kings College London. He is fluent in English, and Urdu. He identifies himself as a committed Christian.[4
Martin Bashir (born 19 January 1963) is a British journalist, who was a political commentator for MSNBC, hosting Martin Bashir,[1] and a correspondent for NBC's Dateline NBC. He was previously an anchor for ABC's Nightline after initially gaining prominence on British television with his BBC interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, and then his series of interviews with pop musician Michael Jackson on ITV. On December 4, 2013, Bashir resigned from his position at MSNBC after he made "ill-judged comments"[2] about the former Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.[3]
Early lifeBashir was born in Wandsworth, South London, to parents of Pakistani Christian origin, and grew up in Handsworth. He was educated at the state comprehensive Wandsworth School for Boys, King Alfred's College of Higher Education, Winchester (since 2004 the University of Winchester), studying English and History from 1982–1985 and Kings College London. He is fluent in English, and Urdu. He identifies himself as a committed Christian.[4
mark bolan Mark Feld, born in London, was always destined to be a star. Even as a teenager he was already seeking fame. Well known as a sharp dresser, he was employed by a modeling agency and became a "John Temple Boy", wearing John Temple suits in their catalogs as well as becoming a cardboard cutout displayed in their shop windows. Many initial attempts to... See full bio » Born: Mark Feld
September 30, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK Died: September 16, 1977 (age 29) in putney London, England, UK
September 30, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK Died: September 16, 1977 (age 29) in putney London, England, UK
mark bolan Mark Feld, born in London, was always destined to be a star. Even as a teenager he was already seeking fame. Well known as a sharp dresser, he was employed by a modeling agency and became a "John Temple Boy", wearing John Temple suits in their catalogs as well as becoming a cardboard cutout displayed in their shop windows. Many initial attempts to... See full bio » Born: Mark Feld
September 30, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK Died: September 16, 1977 (age 29) in putney London, England, UK
September 30, 1947 in Hackney, London, England, UK Died: September 16, 1977 (age 29) in putney London, England, UK
princess Diana the princess of wales as a lot of history in wandsworth thay her ancestors owned a lot of land and most of that land whos earlsfield itself and the land spread out to the rest of wandsworth and a lot of her ancestors lived in wandsworth aswell we ar so proud of our England ross and we miss her so much r.i.p our roess
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sarah ferguson Sarah Ferguson’s old flat in Battersea, where she reputedly entertained Princess Di, goes on sale for £1m CAST yourself back to London in 1985 at the height of Thatcher’s reign, ill-judged perms and Dead or Alive’s music career. Partying away in a two bedroom flat around the corner from Clapham Junction and the Battersea Arts Centre was a 26-year-old Sarah Ferguson, living the single life before she met – and eventually married – Prince Andrew. The flat, in Lavender Gardens, Battersea, is described by its estate agent Hamptons International as “perfect for entertaining”, with its high ceilings, original ornate cornicing and period fireplace with adjacent dining room. In fact, Ferguson was renowned for holding society soirees there and Lavender Gardens even gets a mention in Andrew Morton’s Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words: “At one of Sarah’s cocktail parties at her home in Lavender Gardens, Diana met Paddy McNally, a motor racing entrepreneur who enjoyed an uneven and untimely romance with Fergie.” If this image doesn’t convey just how much has changed since the 80s, then the dramatic increase in the flat’s value will. The research team at Hamptons Interntional used Nationwide figures to calculate that Ferguson’s flat would have been worth £185,000 in 1985 – meaning the value of the property has shot up by 533.5 per cent since she moved in. The wide, tree-lined, one-way street has grown in popularity to become one of the most desirable roads in the area due to the lack of post war “infill” properties, leaving a series of matching period houses. The flat covers the entire ground floor of a double-fronted Victorian building and, unusually for a property of its size, it comes with a wide, 37ft garden. Lavender Gardens is also a few minutes’ walk from the eateries, cafés, pop-up markets and general hustle and bustle of Northcote Road and St John’s Road. Branded “South Chelsea” in the 80s, Battersea is set to see even more dramatic change as it’s home to the highly ambitious Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station regeneration projects and it’s also set to benefit from the extension of the Northern Line. Hamish Scott from Hamptons International, Battersea, says: “It’s extremely rare for a period flat of around 1,500sqft to come to the market in SW11. “It’s likely that the potential purchaser will either be a downsizer or someone looking for a spacious pied-à-terre. “With its own front door, large garden and a fabulous entertaining space, this home is certainly one of a kind.” - See more at: http://www.cityam.com/article/1382660853/have-right-royal-time-fergie-s-former-apartment#sthash.fwyr6iML.dpuf we love you duchess xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Chris Chittell Chris Chittell was born on May 19, 1948 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England as Christopher John Chittell. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale (1972), To Sir, with Love (1967) and Freewheelers (1968). See full bio » Born: Christopher John Chittell
May 19, 1948 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK and befor he went in to emmerdale he whos livein in ones litterton street earlsfield
May 19, 1948 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK and befor he went in to emmerdale he whos livein in ones litterton street earlsfield
Charlie chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a ... See full bio »
Born: Charles Spencer Chaplin
April 16, 1889 in Walworth, London, England, UK Died: December 25, 1977 (age 88) in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland
Charlie Chaplin, considered to be one of the most pivotal stars of the early days of Hollywood, lived an interesting life both in his films and behind the camera. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character; the man with the toothbrush mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a ... See full bio »
Born: Charles Spencer Chaplin
April 16, 1889 in Walworth, London, England, UK Died: December 25, 1977 (age 88) in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland
Charlie’s Father: Charles Chaplin Sr.The senior Charles Chaplin married Hannah in 1885 and took to the stage professionally a year later. He was well known as a comic singer, and had a number of songs made famous by him, such as “Oui! Tray Bong!â€, “Eh! Boys?†and - written by himself – “The Girl Was Young and Prettyâ€.
His marriage to Hannah did not last long, and they separated when Charlie was only about one year old. Charlie Chaplin had little contact with his father, except for a short period when he and Sydney stayed with Charles Chaplin Sr. during their mother’s stay at hospital. Drinking was a professional problem amongst many music hall stars of the period, and it was alcoholism that eventually killed Charles Chaplin Sr. at the young age of 37, when Charlie Chaplin was 12 years old.
Did you know that Charles Chaplin Sr. toured the U.S. and performed in New York in 1890?
Did you know that Charles Chaplin Sr. was arrested for his failure to provide for his children, Charlie and Sydney Chaplin?
Did you know that it was Charles Chaplin Sr. who got Charlie Chaplin into "The Eight Lancashire Lads," his debut as a professional actor? the link to wandsworth is that chaplins dad in buried in a unknown grave in Lambeth cemetery in tooting sw17
His marriage to Hannah did not last long, and they separated when Charlie was only about one year old. Charlie Chaplin had little contact with his father, except for a short period when he and Sydney stayed with Charles Chaplin Sr. during their mother’s stay at hospital. Drinking was a professional problem amongst many music hall stars of the period, and it was alcoholism that eventually killed Charles Chaplin Sr. at the young age of 37, when Charlie Chaplin was 12 years old.
Did you know that Charles Chaplin Sr. toured the U.S. and performed in New York in 1890?
Did you know that Charles Chaplin Sr. was arrested for his failure to provide for his children, Charlie and Sydney Chaplin?
Did you know that it was Charles Chaplin Sr. who got Charlie Chaplin into "The Eight Lancashire Lads," his debut as a professional actor? the link to wandsworth is that chaplins dad in buried in a unknown grave in Lambeth cemetery in tooting sw17
Gregory "Greg" Rusedski (born 6 September 1973) is a British Canadian former tennis player who turned professional in 1991 and played until his retirement on 7 April 2007, at the age of 33. He represented Canada in the early years of his career, before changing to the United Kingdom in June 1995. He is a former British No. 1 and ATP World No. 4.
Rusedski now provides commentary and analysis on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage. He also provides commentary and analysis on British Eurosport for the French Open and Sky Sports for the US Open. rusedski moved to England over 20 years ago now he lives in wandsworth
Rusedski now provides commentary and analysis on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage. He also provides commentary and analysis on British Eurosport for the French Open and Sky Sports for the US Open. rusedski moved to England over 20 years ago now he lives in wandsworth
Date of Birth23 November 1959 , London, England, UK Height6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Michelle Pfeiffer, were hailed as "The Next Overnight Sensations" and Grease 2 (1982) was going to make him a star. However, the film was a critical and commercial disaster, and his career was seriously affected. Despite a first-rate performance in the gritty and disturbing The Boys Next Door (1985) and a convincing turn in the award-winning TV movie The Parade (1984), Caulfield's only widely seen role in the 1980s was his inspired portrayal of bad boy Miles Colby in the soaps Dynasty (1981) and The Colbys (1985). Since then he has appeared in a number of uninspired B-movies and direct-to-video schlock. However, it was his stage work that allowed him to demonstrate his range as an actor. He won rave reviews for his roles on Broadway in such productions as "Entertaining Mr. Sloane" and "An Inspector Calls". He also headlined the off-Broadway smash "My Night With Reg". Those performances, along with his widely cherished turn as sleazy pop star Rex Manning in the film Empire Records (1995), led to his winning the prize role of Bob in Tom DiCillo's The Real Blonde (1997) opposite such luminaries as Matthew Modine, Kathleen Turner, Steve Buscemi, Daryl Hannah and Elizabeth Berkley. He is married to Juliet Mills (18 years his senior), whom he met while starring in "The Elephant Man" on Broadway in 1980.
Juliet Mills Actress | Writer An English actress of stage, screen and television, sister to Hayley Mills and daughter of Sir John Mills, Juliet first came to notice in films, actually after her sister Hayley started her career. Juliet, however, was first plucked onto the screen and signing a contract with Warner Brothers and taking small roles in comedies like Nurse on Wheels ... See full bio » Born: Juliet Maryon Mills
November 21, 1941 in London, England, UK thay have both lived in wandsworth for yeas
Juliet Mills Actress | Writer An English actress of stage, screen and television, sister to Hayley Mills and daughter of Sir John Mills, Juliet first came to notice in films, actually after her sister Hayley started her career. Juliet, however, was first plucked onto the screen and signing a contract with Warner Brothers and taking small roles in comedies like Nurse on Wheels ... See full bio » Born: Juliet Maryon Mills
November 21, 1941 in London, England, UK thay have both lived in wandsworth for yeas
Charles Frederick "Charlie" Wilson (30 June 1932 - 23 April 1990),[1][2] was an English career criminal. A member of the Great Train Robbery gang, of which he was treasurer, he was killed by a hitman on a bicycle in 1990 whilst living in Marbella, Spain.[1]
Wilson was born on 30 June 1932 to Bill and Mabel Wilson in Battersea, wilsons mum and dad ones hade a shop in gartter lane in earlsfield a lot of hes family still live thar
Wilson was born on 30 June 1932 to Bill and Mabel Wilson in Battersea, wilsons mum and dad ones hade a shop in gartter lane in earlsfield a lot of hes family still live thar
Goody (born 1930) was a hairdresser who lived with his mum in a small house
in Putney, along with his 24 year old fiance.
Goody had two tattoos - on one arm 'Hello Ireland' on the other 'Dear Mother'...Recollections of Gordon Goody
He had two tattoos - on one arm 'Hello Ireland' on the other 'Dear Mother'.
Goody was arrested for the Comet House heist and formally charged, but the jury couldn't agree on his guilt and after a retrial he was acquitted.
He was jailed for 30 years for the Great Train Robbery and released in 1975.
When Goody was imprisoned, his pet Alsatian ‘Sheena’ pined and died despite being taken to the prison to visit her master.
Once released, Goody moved to Spain to run a bar.
Goody had two tattoos - on one arm 'Hello Ireland' on the other 'Dear Mother'...Recollections of Gordon Goody
He had two tattoos - on one arm 'Hello Ireland' on the other 'Dear Mother'.
Goody was arrested for the Comet House heist and formally charged, but the jury couldn't agree on his guilt and after a retrial he was acquitted.
He was jailed for 30 years for the Great Train Robbery and released in 1975.
When Goody was imprisoned, his pet Alsatian ‘Sheena’ pined and died despite being taken to the prison to visit her master.
Once released, Goody moved to Spain to run a bar.
Bruce Richard Reynolds (7 September 1931[2] – 28 February 2013)[3] was an English criminal, who masterminded the 1963 Great Train Robbery.[4] At the time it was Britain's largest robbery, netting GB£2,631,684,[5] which was equivalent to £41million in July 2013.[6] Reynolds spent five years on the run before being sentenced to 25 years in 1969. He was released in 1978. He wrote three books and performed with the band
Bruce Richard Reynolds was born at Charing Cross Hospital, Strand, London, the only child of Thomas Richard and Dorothy Margaret (née Keen). He was initially brought up in Putney, and his mother, a nurse, died in 1935
Bruce Richard Reynolds was born at Charing Cross Hospital, Strand, London, the only child of Thomas Richard and Dorothy Margaret (née Keen). He was initially brought up in Putney, and his mother, a nurse, died in 1935
Prunella Scales Actress Prunella Scales (born Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth) CBE (born 22 June 1932) is an English actress, known for her role as Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil in the British comedy Fawlty Towers and her award-nominated role as Queen Elizabeth II in the British film A Question of Attribution. See full bio » Born: Prunella Margaret Rumney Illingworth
June 22, 1932 in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England, UK
A versatile British actor noted for his great power and command on the classical stage and in several other mediums including radio, film and television, Timothy West was born on October 20, 1934 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, the son of actors (Harry) Lockwood West and his wife Olive (Carleton-Crowe). Educated at John Lyon School and the ... See full bio »
Born: Timothy Lancaster West
October 20, 1934 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK now thay have both lived in wandsworth for a number of years
June 22, 1932 in Sutton Abinger, Surrey, England, UK
A versatile British actor noted for his great power and command on the classical stage and in several other mediums including radio, film and television, Timothy West was born on October 20, 1934 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, the son of actors (Harry) Lockwood West and his wife Olive (Carleton-Crowe). Educated at John Lyon School and the ... See full bio »
Born: Timothy Lancaster West
October 20, 1934 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK now thay have both lived in wandsworth for a number of years
Leslie Ash Actress Leslie Ash was born on February 19, 1960 in Clapham, London, England. She is an actress, known for Quadrophenia (1979), Men Behaving Badly (1992) and Where the Heart Is (1997). She has been married to Lee Chapman since 1988. They have two children. See full bio » Born: February 19, 1960 in Clapham, London, England, UK
Eddie Kidd with first wife, Debbie Ash, wen eddie and Debbie whos marrid thay both lived in tooting Debbie whod born in 1957 in Clapham Debbie as apeard in the bill and ones was in a grope hot gossip
(1962-05-02)
James Warren "Jimmy" White MBE (born 2 May 1962) is an English professional snooker player. Nicknamed "The Whirlwind" due to his fluid, attacking style of play and popularly referred to as the "People's Champion", White is a multiple World Championship finalist renowned for losing each of the six finals for which he qualified.
White's extensive list of achievements, however, also include victory in the World Amateur Championship, the UK Championship and the Masters. He is also a former World Doubles champion with Alex Higgins, won the World Cup twice and Nations Cup once with England and was the 2010 World Seniors Champion. In 1992, he became the first left-handed player, and second overall, to record a maximum break at the World Champion
White was born in Streathbourne Road, Tooting, London
Jo BrandFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Jo Brand
Jo Brand at the BBC Magazines Awards for ExcellenceBirth nameJosephine Grace BrandBorn(1957-07-23) 23 July 1957 (age 56)
Wandsworth, London, EnglandMediumStand-up, television, filmNationalityBritishYears active1986–presentGenresObservational comedySubject(s)Marriage, PoliticsSpouseBernie Bourke (m. 1997)Josephine Grace "Jo" Brand (born 23 July 1957)[1] is a BAFTA-winning English comedienne, writer, and actress. Commencing her entertainment career with a move from psychiatric nursing to the alternative comedy stand-up scene and early performances on Saturday Live, she went on to appear on The Brain Drain, Channel 4's Jo Brand Through the Cakehole, Getting On and various television appearances including as a regular guest on QI and Have I Got News For You. In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
Since January 2013, Brand has appeared on the ITV celebrity diving show Splash! as a judge alongside Andy Banks and Leon Taylor. She is a regular stand-in host on the teatime chat show The Paul O'Grady Show.
Early life[edit]Jo Brand was born 23 July 1957 in Wandsworth, London
Jo Brand at the BBC Magazines Awards for ExcellenceBirth nameJosephine Grace BrandBorn(1957-07-23) 23 July 1957 (age 56)
Wandsworth, London, EnglandMediumStand-up, television, filmNationalityBritishYears active1986–presentGenresObservational comedySubject(s)Marriage, PoliticsSpouseBernie Bourke (m. 1997)Josephine Grace "Jo" Brand (born 23 July 1957)[1] is a BAFTA-winning English comedienne, writer, and actress. Commencing her entertainment career with a move from psychiatric nursing to the alternative comedy stand-up scene and early performances on Saturday Live, she went on to appear on The Brain Drain, Channel 4's Jo Brand Through the Cakehole, Getting On and various television appearances including as a regular guest on QI and Have I Got News For You. In 2003, she was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.
Since January 2013, Brand has appeared on the ITV celebrity diving show Splash! as a judge alongside Andy Banks and Leon Taylor. She is a regular stand-in host on the teatime chat show The Paul O'Grady Show.
Early life[edit]Jo Brand was born 23 July 1957 in Wandsworth, London
Born in Wandsworth, London, England, John Solomon was educated at Charterhouse and Magdalene College, Cambridge. His parents had a grass tennis court at home near Putney Heath which was laid out as a croquet lawn, on which he played golf croquet. From the age of 5, he was used to hitting a ball around.
With this early introduction into the game he adopted a grip (The Solomon Grip) that was unique at that time, and one which was to later in life caste him and it into folk lore. Following his mother's example, who played local tournaments, he made his own tournament croquet debut at 16 years of age in 1947 winning the Turkentine Tray at Roehampton joining the Croquet Association (of England) in 1948.
Winning the British Men's Championship in 1951 he went on to dominate the sport nationally and internationally winning no less than a total of 48 Championships (British Open 10 times, British Men's 10 times, British President's Cup 9 times, British open Doubles 10 times, British Mixed Doubles once, New Zealand Open twice, New Zealand Open Doubles twice, and the British Champion of Champions 4 times (The only occasions that it has been played). From 1952 on he was involved in a final in British Open Championship week in every year except 1957, when he did not enter, until 1971.
In addition he represented England in 5 MacRobertson Shield World Association Croquet Team Championships, playing a total 50 matches and winning 43 of them. His first was in the 1950/51 series in New Zealand where the team played a total of 85 days out of the 90 days on tour ending in him winning his first New Zealand Open title.
In 1951 Solomon participated in an televised exhibition match to publicise the sport. The BBC attempted to pay the participants for their time but this was seen as an infingement of their amateur status and hence they did not cash their cheques.
In 1964 he completed a three-ball triple in the British Open Championship, and, in the 1972 British Open Doubles Championship, with his partner absent, he elected to play the best of three match single handed and succeeded in winning, 2 – 0, peeling his partner ball through all 12 hoops on both occasions.
He served as the Croquet Association (of England) President from 1982 to 2004 and in 1988, inaugurated the "Solomon Trophy" for an annual croquet match between Great Britain and the United States of America.
Author of "Croquet" which became the standard book on the game, he has played a major part in showing others how hard they must practice to achieve a small part of his own experiences.
John Solomon, one of the greatest players ever to pick up a mallet.
This biography contains text reproduced from:-
With this early introduction into the game he adopted a grip (The Solomon Grip) that was unique at that time, and one which was to later in life caste him and it into folk lore. Following his mother's example, who played local tournaments, he made his own tournament croquet debut at 16 years of age in 1947 winning the Turkentine Tray at Roehampton joining the Croquet Association (of England) in 1948.
Winning the British Men's Championship in 1951 he went on to dominate the sport nationally and internationally winning no less than a total of 48 Championships (British Open 10 times, British Men's 10 times, British President's Cup 9 times, British open Doubles 10 times, British Mixed Doubles once, New Zealand Open twice, New Zealand Open Doubles twice, and the British Champion of Champions 4 times (The only occasions that it has been played). From 1952 on he was involved in a final in British Open Championship week in every year except 1957, when he did not enter, until 1971.
In addition he represented England in 5 MacRobertson Shield World Association Croquet Team Championships, playing a total 50 matches and winning 43 of them. His first was in the 1950/51 series in New Zealand where the team played a total of 85 days out of the 90 days on tour ending in him winning his first New Zealand Open title.
In 1951 Solomon participated in an televised exhibition match to publicise the sport. The BBC attempted to pay the participants for their time but this was seen as an infingement of their amateur status and hence they did not cash their cheques.
In 1964 he completed a three-ball triple in the British Open Championship, and, in the 1972 British Open Doubles Championship, with his partner absent, he elected to play the best of three match single handed and succeeded in winning, 2 – 0, peeling his partner ball through all 12 hoops on both occasions.
He served as the Croquet Association (of England) President from 1982 to 2004 and in 1988, inaugurated the "Solomon Trophy" for an annual croquet match between Great Britain and the United States of America.
Author of "Croquet" which became the standard book on the game, he has played a major part in showing others how hard they must practice to achieve a small part of his own experiences.
John Solomon, one of the greatest players ever to pick up a mallet.
This biography contains text reproduced from:-
erek Fowlds (born 2 September 1937) is an English actor, known for playing Bernard Woolley in popular British television comedies Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister and Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama
Fowlds was born in Wandsworth, London, the son of Ketha Muriel (née Treacher) and James Witney Fowlds,[1] a salesman.
Fowlds was born in Wandsworth, London, the son of Ketha Muriel (née Treacher) and James Witney Fowlds,[1] a salesman.
Elisabeth Beresford Elisabeth BeresfordFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Elisabeth BeresfordBorn(1926-08-06)6 August 1926
Paris, FranceDied24 December 2010(2010-12-24) (aged 84)
Alderney, Guernsey, Channel IslandsOccupationAuthorGenresChildren's books, novelsSpouse(s)Max Robertson (1949 – 1984)[1]ChildrenMarcus Robertson, Kate RobertsonElisabeth "Liza" Beresford, MBE (6 August 1926 – 24 December 2010) was a British author of children's books, best known for creating The Wombles. Born into a family with many literary connections, she worked as a journalist but struggled for success until she created the Wombles in the late 1960s. The strong theme of recycling was particularly notable, and the Wombles became very popular with children across the world. While Beresford produced many other literary works, the Wombles remained her best known creation.
Beresford was born on 6 August 1926 in Paris, France eliabeth Beresford ones livd in wandworth near the common wen she started righting the wombles se was going to name them the wombles of wandsworth but she new that did not sound right so she named them the wombles of Wimbledon and that is how the wombles whos bone
(2010-12-2
Paris, FranceDied24 December 2010(2010-12-24) (aged 84)
Alderney, Guernsey, Channel IslandsOccupationAuthorGenresChildren's books, novelsSpouse(s)Max Robertson (1949 – 1984)[1]ChildrenMarcus Robertson, Kate RobertsonElisabeth "Liza" Beresford, MBE (6 August 1926 – 24 December 2010) was a British author of children's books, best known for creating The Wombles. Born into a family with many literary connections, she worked as a journalist but struggled for success until she created the Wombles in the late 1960s. The strong theme of recycling was particularly notable, and the Wombles became very popular with children across the world. While Beresford produced many other literary works, the Wombles remained her best known creation.
Beresford was born on 6 August 1926 in Paris, France eliabeth Beresford ones livd in wandworth near the common wen she started righting the wombles se was going to name them the wombles of wandsworth but she new that did not sound right so she named them the wombles of Wimbledon and that is how the wombles whos bone
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Sandi Toksvig, who lives on a houseboat in Wandsworth, has been
awarded an OBE
The Brighter Borough has once again shown itself to be a leading light with close to 20 people who live or work in Wandsworth granted honours by the Queen.
Wandsworth collected two knighthoods, two Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honours, three Officer of the British Empire (OBE) titles and 11 other gongs in the New Year's honours list.
TV star Sandi Toksvig, who lives on a houseboat in Wandsworth, has been awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting.
The Brighter Borough has once again shown itself to be a leading light with close to 20 people who live or work in Wandsworth granted honours by the Queen.
Wandsworth collected two knighthoods, two Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honours, three Officer of the British Empire (OBE) titles and 11 other gongs in the New Year's honours list.
TV star Sandi Toksvig, who lives on a houseboat in Wandsworth, has been awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting.
John Joseph Lydon (born 31 January 1956 in London wandsworth
Junior GiscombeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Junior Giscombe (born Norman Washington Giscombe, 6 June 1957,[1]) is a singer-songwriter (frequently known simply by the mononym, Junior) who was one of the first British R&B artists to be successful in the United States. He is best known for his 1982 hit single, "Mama Used to Say.
Giscombe was born in Wandsworth, London, and was a backing vocalist with Linx between 1980 and 1982.
When turning towards a solo career, he was first billed simply as Junior and he scored a #7 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1982, with "Mama Used to Say".[2] His follow-up single, "Too Late" also made the Top 20 in the UK.[2] "Mama Used to Say" was also a Top 40 Pop hit and Top 5 R&B in the United States, earning him a "Best Newcomer" award from Billboard magazine.[3]
Sometime (most likely) around 1984 and 1985, Junior Giscombe recorded (and very possibly co-wrote) an unknown number of songs with Phil Lynott, the former leader, vocalist and bass-player of hard rock band Thin Lizzy. Lynott died in January 1986 and the songs were never officially released. Most remain as demos, but one of the songs, "Lady Loves to Dance", was mastered and nearly released before being pulled by the record company. Some of the songs are available on YouTube, including "What's the Matter Baby" (Giscombe provides backing vocals) and "Time (and Again)" (Giscombe shares vocals with Lynott).
After a period outside the charts, he made a brief return to the Top 10 in 1987 when he sang a duet with Kim Wilde on "Another Step (Closer to You)". He also became involved with the formation of Red Wedge in 1986 with Billy Bragg, Jimmy Somerville and Paul Weller, and had been a part of The Council Collective with The Style Council, Jimmy Ruffin and others for the 1984 fundraising single, "Soul Deep". Later Giscombe became better known as a songwriter for various artists, including Sheena Easton. He is currently a DJ with internet radio station Solarradio.com,[4] although he is not listed on their website.
Giscombe is the uncle of the UK comedian Richard Blackwood, who sampled "Mama Used to Say" on his single "Mama - Who Da Man" in June 2000.
Giscombe was born in Wandsworth, London, and was a backing vocalist with Linx between 1980 and 1982.
When turning towards a solo career, he was first billed simply as Junior and he scored a #7 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1982, with "Mama Used to Say".[2] His follow-up single, "Too Late" also made the Top 20 in the UK.[2] "Mama Used to Say" was also a Top 40 Pop hit and Top 5 R&B in the United States, earning him a "Best Newcomer" award from Billboard magazine.[3]
Sometime (most likely) around 1984 and 1985, Junior Giscombe recorded (and very possibly co-wrote) an unknown number of songs with Phil Lynott, the former leader, vocalist and bass-player of hard rock band Thin Lizzy. Lynott died in January 1986 and the songs were never officially released. Most remain as demos, but one of the songs, "Lady Loves to Dance", was mastered and nearly released before being pulled by the record company. Some of the songs are available on YouTube, including "What's the Matter Baby" (Giscombe provides backing vocals) and "Time (and Again)" (Giscombe shares vocals with Lynott).
After a period outside the charts, he made a brief return to the Top 10 in 1987 when he sang a duet with Kim Wilde on "Another Step (Closer to You)". He also became involved with the formation of Red Wedge in 1986 with Billy Bragg, Jimmy Somerville and Paul Weller, and had been a part of The Council Collective with The Style Council, Jimmy Ruffin and others for the 1984 fundraising single, "Soul Deep". Later Giscombe became better known as a songwriter for various artists, including Sheena Easton. He is currently a DJ with internet radio station Solarradio.com,[4] although he is not listed on their website.
Giscombe is the uncle of the UK comedian Richard Blackwood, who sampled "Mama Used to Say" on his single "Mama - Who Da Man" in June 2000.
Francis L. SullivanFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Francis L. SullivanBornFrancis Loftus Sullivan
(1903-01-06)6 January 1903
Wandsworth, London, EnglandDied19 November 1956(1956-11-19) (aged 53)
New York, New York, U.S.OccupationActorYears active1932–1955Francis Loftus Sullivan (6 January 1903, Wandsworth, London – 19 November 1956, New York City)[1] was an English film and stage actor. He attended Stonyhurst, the Jesuit public school in Lancashire, England, whose alumni include Charles Laughton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
A heavily built man with a striking double-chin and a deep voice, Sullivan made his acting debut at the Old Vic at age 18 in Shakespeare's Richard III and appeared in his first film in 1932. Some of his notable film roles include Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist (1948) and Phil Nosseross in the film noir Night and the City (1950). Sullivan also played the part of Jaggers in two versions of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations - in 1934 and 1946. He appeared in a fourth Dickens film, the 1935 Universal Pictures version of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, in which he played Crisparkle.
In 1938, he was featured in The Citadel, starring Robert Donat, and a decade later, he played the role of Pierre Cauchon in the technicolor version of Joan of Arc, starring Ingrid Bergman. Also in 1938 he starred in a revival of the Stokes brothers' play Oscar Wilde at London's Arts Theatre.
Sullivan also acted in light comedies, notably My Favorite Spy (1951), starring Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr, in which he played an enemy agent, and the comedy Fiddlers Three (1944), portraying Nero. He also played the role of Pothinus in the 1945 film version of George Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra. The film was directed by Gabriel Pascal, and was the last film personally supervised by Shaw himself. Sullivan reprised the role in a stage revival of the play.
Sullivan, who eventually became a naturalized US citizen, won a Tony Award in 1955 for the Agatha Christie play Witness for the Prosecution. Earlier, he had played Hercule Poirot at London's Embassy Theatre in the Christie play, Black Coffee (1930).[citation needed]
He died of a heart attack, aged 53 (some sources claim he died from an unspecified "lung ailment").[citation needed]
Selected filmography[edit]
(1903-01-06)6 January 1903
Wandsworth, London, EnglandDied19 November 1956(1956-11-19) (aged 53)
New York, New York, U.S.OccupationActorYears active1932–1955Francis Loftus Sullivan (6 January 1903, Wandsworth, London – 19 November 1956, New York City)[1] was an English film and stage actor. He attended Stonyhurst, the Jesuit public school in Lancashire, England, whose alumni include Charles Laughton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
A heavily built man with a striking double-chin and a deep voice, Sullivan made his acting debut at the Old Vic at age 18 in Shakespeare's Richard III and appeared in his first film in 1932. Some of his notable film roles include Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist (1948) and Phil Nosseross in the film noir Night and the City (1950). Sullivan also played the part of Jaggers in two versions of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations - in 1934 and 1946. He appeared in a fourth Dickens film, the 1935 Universal Pictures version of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, in which he played Crisparkle.
In 1938, he was featured in The Citadel, starring Robert Donat, and a decade later, he played the role of Pierre Cauchon in the technicolor version of Joan of Arc, starring Ingrid Bergman. Also in 1938 he starred in a revival of the Stokes brothers' play Oscar Wilde at London's Arts Theatre.
Sullivan also acted in light comedies, notably My Favorite Spy (1951), starring Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr, in which he played an enemy agent, and the comedy Fiddlers Three (1944), portraying Nero. He also played the role of Pothinus in the 1945 film version of George Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra. The film was directed by Gabriel Pascal, and was the last film personally supervised by Shaw himself. Sullivan reprised the role in a stage revival of the play.
Sullivan, who eventually became a naturalized US citizen, won a Tony Award in 1955 for the Agatha Christie play Witness for the Prosecution. Earlier, he had played Hercule Poirot at London's Embassy Theatre in the Christie play, Black Coffee (1930).[citation needed]
He died of a heart attack, aged 53 (some sources claim he died from an unspecified "lung ailment").[citation needed]
Selected filmography[edit]
- The Chinese Puzzle (1932)
- Great Expectations (1934)
- The Return of Bulldog Drummond (1934)
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935)
- Spy of Napoleon (1936)
- A Woman Alone (1936)
- Non-Stop New York (1937)
- Action for Slander (1937)
- Kate Plus Ten (1938)
- The Drum (1938)
- The Ware Case (1938)
- The Citadel (1938)
- The Four Just Men (1939)
- Young Man's Fancy (1939)
- 21 Days (1940)
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941)
- The Day Will Dawn (1942)
- The Foreman Went to France (1942)
- Fiddlers Three (1944)
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
- The Laughing Lady (1946)
- Great Expectations (1946)
- Take My Life (1947)
- Broken Journey (1948)
- Oliver Twist (1948)
- The Winslow Boy (1948)
- Joan of Arc (1948)
- Christopher Columbus (1949)
- The Red Danube (1949)
- Night and the City (1950)
- Behave Yourself! (1951)
- My Favorite Spy (1951)
- Caribbean (1952)
- Plunder of the Sun (1953)
- Hell's Island (1955)
- The Prodigal (1955)
Naveen William Sidney Andrews (born 17 January 1969) is a British
actor. He is best
known for portraying Sayid Jarrah in the television series Lost,
Kip in the film The English Patient and Sanjay in
the 2002 remake of Rollerball. For his role on Lost,
Andrews was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2006, a Primetime Emmy Award in 2005 and received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding
Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2006.1 Early life2 Career3 Personal life4 Filmography5 References6 External links
Andrews was born in Lambeth, London, the son of Nirmala, a psychologist, and Stanley Andrews, a businessman,[1] both Malayali Nasrani immigrants from Kerala, India.[2] He was brought up in Wandsworth, South London, and had what he has described as a "very repressive" upbringing. Andrews was brought up in the Methodist denomination.[3] At the age of 16, while at Emanuel School, he fell in love with his mathematics teacher, Geraldine Feakins; seven years later they had a son, Jaisal, born in 1992.
Andrews was born in Lambeth, London, the son of Nirmala, a psychologist, and Stanley Andrews, a businessman,[1] both Malayali Nasrani immigrants from Kerala, India.[2] He was brought up in Wandsworth, South London, and had what he has described as a "very repressive" upbringing. Andrews was brought up in the Methodist denomination.[3] At the age of 16, while at Emanuel School, he fell in love with his mathematics teacher, Geraldine Feakins; seven years later they had a son, Jaisal, born in 1992.