Jump to content

Glynn Edwards

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 201.21.62.42 (talk) at 20:46, 6 June 2018 (→‎Film). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Glynn Edwards
Born(1931-02-02)2 February 1931
Malaya
Died23 May 2018(2018-05-23) (aged 87)
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Yootha Joyce (1956-68; divorced)
Christine Pilgrim (divorced)
Valerie Edwards
ChildrenTom Edwards

Glynn Edwards (2 February 1931 – 23 May 2018) was a British television and film actor.[1]

Career

Edwards was born in Malaya and grew up in Salisbury, Wiltshire. He trained as an actor at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop, and is probably best known for his role as Dave 'the barman' Harris, owner of the Winchester Club in 10 series of ITV drama Minder.[2] He appeared in numerous TV shows such as Public Eye, Spindoe, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Dixon of Dock Green, Man About the House, Softly, Softly and The Saint to name a few.[1] He was also a regular in two series of the ITV legal drama The Main Chance (1972, 1975).[3] His most notable film appearances were in Robbery, Zulu and Get Carter.[4]

Edwards can be seen in the rock band Marillion's video for "Heart of Lothian", shot in 1985, in which he played a barman. Edwards also starred in a popular TV commercial for McVities Rich Tea biscuits as "Jacko", saying, "Yeah, I'll make a statement. A drink's too wet without one!"[citation needed]

Personal life

Edwards's first wife was the actress Yootha Joyce. They were married from 1956 to 1968. She had also been trained at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop.[2]

From the 1980s he was married to Valerie Edwards, his third wife.[2]

Following the end of Minder Edwards retired from acting, and divided his time between Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland. During his retirement he often attended events connected with productions he had been involved in.[citation needed]

Edwards died in May 2018 at the age of 87.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1957 The Heart Within 1st Constable
1962 A Prize of Arms Breakdown truck crewman Uncredited
1963 Sparrers Can't Sing Charlie's friend Uncredited
The Hi-Jackers Bluey
1964 Zulu Corporal William Allen
Smokescreen Inspector Wright
1965 The Ipcress File Police station sergeant
1967 Robbery Squad chief
1968 The Blood Beast Terror Sgt. Allan
1970 Fragment of Fear CID Superintendent
1971 Get Carter Albert Swift
1972 Under Milk Wood Mr Cherry Owen
Burke & Hare Hare
All Coppers Are... Jock
1973 Shaft in Africa Vanden
1974 11 Harrowhouse First Guard Credited as Glyn Edwards
1978 The Playbirds Chief Superintendent Holbourne
1979 Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair Chief Inspector Evans
1980 Rising Damp Cooper
1983 Red Monarch Vlasek TV movie
1987 Out of Order Barman
1988 The Seventh Sign Newscaster

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1963-76 Dixon of Dock Green Various 10 episodes
1963 The Human Jungle Albert Stokes Episode: The Two Edged Sword
1964 Z Cars Mr Cooper / Mr Aldiss 2 episodes
1966 King of the River Jack Elliot Episode: Foreign Invasion
1967-68 The Saint Leander / Igor 2 episodes
1968-69 Journey to the Unknown Brown Episode: Stanger in the Family
1969 The Avengers Blackie Episode: The Interrogators
1970 Steptoe and Son George Episode Steptoe and Son - and Son!
1971 Public Eye Alf Bain Episode: Who Wants To Be Told Bad News?
1971 Bless This House Motor-cycle Policeman Episode: For Whom the Bells Toll
1972-78 Crown Court Various 5 episodes
1977-78 The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Mr. Pelham 3 episodes
1977-79 The Paper Lads Jack Crawford 14 episodes
1978 Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Mr Lewis 3 episodes
1979 The Professionals Alfred Cole Episode: Servant of Two Masters
1979-94 Minder Dave Harris 95 episodes
1982 Legacy of Murder Henchman
1983 Jack of Diamonds Reg

References

  1. ^ a b "Glynn Edwards". Bfi.org.uk.
  2. ^ a b c "Raising a glass to Minder - and endless repeats". The Scotsman. 30 December 2004. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  3. ^ "BFI Screenonline: Main Chance, The (1969-75) Credits". Screenonline.org.uk.
  4. ^ "Glynn Edwards profile". Explore.bfi.org.uk. 2 February 1931. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Glynn Edwards, played Dave the barman in 'Minder' – obituary". Telegraph.co.uk. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glynn_Edwards&oldid=844739892"