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Bernard James Miles, Baron Miles, CBE (27 September 1907 – 14 June 1991) was an English character actor, writer and director. He opened the Mermaid Theatre in 1959, the first new theatre that opened in the City of London since the 17th century.
Bernard Miles (1907-1991) was a British character actor who appeared in films such as The Man Who Knew Too Much and Great Expectations. He also wrote and directed several films and plays, and founded the Mermaid Theatre in London.
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- Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK
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- Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Apr 22, 2012 · Knighted in 1969, and created Lord Miles in 1978 - Bernard Miles's character acting roles in countless British films began in the early 1930s.
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Bernard Miles was a British actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who worked in theatre and film. He was known for his rustic accent and rural characters, and received several honors for his services to drama.
- September 27, 1907
- June 14, 1991
Jun 10, 2024 · Bernard Miles was a British actor, founder (with his wife, actress Josephine Wilson) of the Mermaid Theatre, the first new theatre to open in the City of London since the 17th century. Miles studied at Pembroke College, Oxford, and taught briefly before quitting to pursue an acting career.
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Jun 14, 1991 · Bernard Miles (1907-1991) was a versatile and popular performer in theatre, film and TV. He was known for his roles as Long John Silver, a countryman, and a voice-over artist. He also opened the Mermaid Theatre in London and wrote several books.
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Jun 15, 1991 · Bernard Miles, the actor and founder of the Mermaid Theater in London, who was made a life peer, died today. He was 83 years old. He died in his sleep at a nursing home in...