... Oswald Race at Shildon, Coun ty Durham in 1926 and his first experi ence of entertaining was with the army during the Second World War when he specialised in drag, comedy, and mime His most notable gift of clairvoyance first came to light when he was a ...

... man, celebrated for his wit and his bow ties, he started working life as a dancer. Com missioned in the army during the Second World War he produced forces shows with stars including Nigel Patrick and Leo Genn After a spell with the Yorkshire Post Walsh ...

... director, he was continuously occupied in the theatre for many years as well, however, though he joined up again in the Second World War. But his greatest renown came with the role of Private Godfrey, which he played for the first time when he was over 70 ...

... constantly in demand, specialising in playing professional men in many stage, film and television productions. During the Second World War he was in the RASC, as part of the military section of the ENSA exexutive, finishing his service as major in chage of ...

... November 20 at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammers mith, aged 63 Following his work as an aerodyna mics draughtsman during the Second World War, he started his acting career at Barrow and subsequently played with many repertory and touring companies He spent a ...

... March 5 aged 68 Born in Bassano del Grappa, he made his debut in Rome in 1938, his career being soon interrupted by the Second World War By 1950. however, he had become well-established enough to appear at the Salzburg Festival and with La Scala company ...