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Roy Kinnear
Roy Mitchell Kinnear (January 8, 1934 – September 20, 1988) was an esteemed English character actor and comedian, noted for his versatile range in both film and television. He is most recognized for his roles such as Henry Salt in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Algernon in Help! (1965), and Planchet in The Three Musketeers (1973). His reprisal of the role of Planchet in the 1974 and 1989 sequels was unfortunately cut short by a tragic accident during filming. He was also well-known on the small screen, appearing in acclaimed series such as The Dick Emery Show (1979–1981), Man About the House (1974–1975), and Cowboys (1980–1981).
Kinnear was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and was educated at the reputable Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). His acting career began in earnest in 1955 and gradually bloomed into a prominent presence on both screen and stage. Kinnear's breadth of roles spans from the Hammer horror film Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) to voicing characters in children's television shows such as Bertha and SuperTed. His life was notably marked by personal tragedy, with his early death in 1988 following a horse-riding accident while filming. Despite this untimely loss, Kinnear's enduring legacy is captured in his diverse and memorable performances across numerous works.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Roy Mitchell Kinnear
Born: Wigan, Lancashire, England
Citizenship: England
Birthday: January 8, 1934
Occupations: Actor, comedian
Years Active: 1955-1988
Children: 3
Spouses: Carmel Cryan
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Movies Featuring Roy Kinnear
Help!
The Three Musketeers
The Hill
Watership Down
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
Hammett
The Princess and the Goblin
High Rise Donkey
Hawk the Slayer
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Return of the Ewok
Anna Pavlova
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Squaring the Circle
Casanova
Mr. H Is Late
Just Ask for Diamond
A Man for All Seasons
The Return of the Musketeers
The London Connection
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
The Alf Garnett Saga
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Tiara Tahiti
Melody
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
French Dressing
Oh… Rosalinda!!
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Three for All
The Small World of Sammy Lee
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
The Bed Sitting Room
A Place to Go
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother
Lock Up Your Daughters
Hamlet at Elsinore
Juggernaut
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Only When I Larf
Sparrows Can’t Sing
The Talking Parcel
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
The Boys
Quincy’s Quest
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Madame Sin
Not Now, Comrade
Taste the Blood of Dracula
The Amorous Milkman
The Four Musketeers
The Informers
Eskimo Nell
How I Won the War
The Deadly Affair
Career Timeline
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1978
Watership Down
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Selden the Axe Murderer
The Talking Parcel
Ethelred
1977
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Boldini
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
Vogel
1975
Three for All
Hounslow Joe
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother
Moriarty's Assistant
One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing
Superintendent Grubbs
The Amorous Milkman
Sergeant
Eskimo Nell
Benny U. Murdoch
1974
The Three Musketeers
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Bishop of Paris
Juggernaut
Social Director Curtain
The Four Musketeers
Planchet
1972
The Alf Garnett Saga
Wally
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Cheshire Cat
Madame Sin
Holidaymaker
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