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Norman Lugard Beaton (31 October 1934 – 13 December 1994) was a Guyanese actor long resident in the United Kingdom. He became best known for his role as Desmond Ambrose in the Channel Four television comedy series Desmond's.
Norman Beaton (1934-1994) was a Guyanese actor who starred in The Mighty Quinn, Desmond's and Real Life. IMDb provides his biography, trivia, credits, videos and more.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- October 31, 1934
- Norman Beaton
- December 13, 1994
Dec 6, 2016 · Learn how Norman Beaton, born in Guyana, became the UK's first black TV star and a sitcom legend with Desmond's. Discover his diverse roles in theatre, film and TV, from Shakespeare to calypso.
Norman Beaton was a Guyanese actor who starred in The Mighty Quinn, Desmond's and Real Life. He died in 1994 and received a TV memorial special program in the U.K.
- October 31, 1934
- December 13, 1994
Conceived and co-written by Trix Worrell, and produced by Charlie Hanson and Humphrey Barclay, [2] Desmond's stars Norman Beaton as barber Desmond Ambrose, whose shop is a gathering place for an assortment of local characters. The show is set in Peckham, London, and features a predominantly black British Guyanese cast.
Norman Beaton, often called the “ British Bill Cosby, ” was one of Great Britain ’ s best-known black comedians. Starring in situation comedies such as The Fosters (1976) and Desmond ’ s (1988), he was among the first black actors to achieve success on British television.
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Dec 13, 1994 · Norman Beaton was a Guyanese born British actor who starred in The Fosters, Black Joy, Desmond's and more. Learn about his life, career and death on The Movie Database (TMDB).
