Richard Mayes
English actor
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Derek Leonard Richard Mayes (26 December 1922 – 22 October 2006) was an English stage, film and television actor.[1][2] He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.[3] A well-known face on British television, he was primarily a theatrical actor, described by The Stage as "an RSC stalwart."[4][3] He appeared in many roles on stage and small screen, including roles in Doctor Who and as Jedediah Dingle in Emmerdale.[5][6] He suffered a stroke in 2004.[5]
Born
26 December 1922
Derek Leonard Richard Mayes
26 December 1922
Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Died22 October 2006 (aged 83)
England
OccupationActor
Richard Mayes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derek Leonard Richard Mayes 26 December 1922 Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | 22 October 2006 (aged 83) England |
| Alma mater | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Beryl King (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
Mayes was married to the actress Beryl King, with whom he had two daughters, Susan and Penny.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Gandhi | Mr. Baker | |
| 1984 | Top Secret! | Vladimir Biletnikov | |
| 1998 | Middleton's Changeling | Vermandero | |
| 2001 | Another Life | Prison chaplain |
