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Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 – 10 November 1993) was a South African character actor who had a long stage and film career in Britain.
Wensley Pithey. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Character actor who started performing on stage at the age of 12 in his native South Africa. He moved to England in 1947 and continued to appear on stage, screen and TV often as portly authority figures. A notable portrayer of Sir Winston Churchill.
Nov 25, 1993 · Wensley Pithey, actor: born 21 June 1914; married three times (one son); died London 10 November 1993. WHENEVER Wensley Pithey came on stage or screen you could be sure of a touch of the truth.
Wensley Pithey. Actor: Oliver!. Character actor who started performing on stage at the age of 12 in his native South Africa. He moved to England in 1947 and continued to appear on stage, screen and TV often as portly authority figures. A notable portrayer of Sir Winston Churchill. He was married 3 times and had 1 son.
Nov 10, 1993 · Wensley Ivan William Frederick Pithey (21 June 1914 - 10 November 1993) was a South African-born character actor. Known For. Oliver! The Knack... and How to Get It. Hell Drivers. White Mischief. The Titfield Thunderbolt. Kill Me Tomorrow. The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men. The Long Haul. Acting.
1962 The Boys Mr. Coulter (as Wensley Pithey/Wensley Athey) 1962 Seven Seas to Calais. 1961 BBC Sunday-Night Play (TV Series) Col. Von Schwendi
South African actor Wensley Pithey played character roles on stage, radio, television, and in many feature films in his native country and in Great Britain. He is especially noted for his convincing impersonations of Winston Churchill. Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography.
