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Francis George Middlemass (28 May 1919 – 8 September 2006) was an English actor, who even in his early career played older roles. He is best remembered for his television roles as Rocky Hardcastle in As Time Goes By, Algy Herries in To Serve Them All My Days and Dr. Alex Ferrenby in 20 episodes of Heartbeat.
Frank Middlemass. Actor: Barry Lyndon. Although there was no theatrical background in the family acting was all he wanted to do despite being destined for the civil service.
Frank Middlemass. Actor: Barry Lyndon. Frank Middlemass, the son of a naval architect, was born in Eaglescliffe, near Stockton. He made his stage debut at the Newcastle Upon Tyne Playhouse in Jesmond after the war then performed in repertory in Penzance and later at London's Old Vic, Bristol, and on a world tour. .
A character actor of avuncular charm with a rich, warm voice, Middlemass was the fourth actor to play the eponymous patriarch Dan, in The Archers. On television he appeared in the BBC's War and Peace (1973) and may best be remembered for To Serve Them All My Days (1980).
Sep 8, 2006 · Frank Middlemass (28 May 1919 - 8 September 2006) was an English actor. Known For. Barry Lyndon. All in Good Faith. The Island. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed. Heartbeat. Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery. To Serve Them All My Days. Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady. Acting. Frank Middlemass (28 May 1919 - 8 September 2006) was an English actor.
The acting persona of Frank Middlemass, who has died aged 87, epitomised everyone’s favourite uncle – avuncular, sometimes a little dotty, but essentially decent. With him around, you had the impression that humanity had not entirely given up on benevolence.
Frank Middlemass, actor: born Eaglescliffe, Co Durham 28 May 1919; died Northwood, Middlesex 8 September 2006. Although often seen as one of that company of character actors whose supporting...
FRANK Middlemass, who died on Friday aged 87, brought a bewhiskered warmth, quiet authority and endearing integrity to theatrical and screen roles in a career that spanned more than half a...
Sep 12, 2006 · Frank Middlemass, who died on Friday aged 87, brought a bewhiskered warmth, quiet authority and endearing integrity to scores of theatrical and screen roles in a career that spanned more than...
FLORID-FACED, bewhiskered and with a rich fruity voice, Frank Middlemass was one of Britain’s finest character actors. In a career that spanned more than 50 years, he appeared in seasons with the...
