Peter Sallis(1921-2017)
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Peter started off as a junior bank clerk but he had always been interested in the theatre and went every week to the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green in London which was run by actor John Clements. Serving in the RAF as a radio instructor one of his pupils was Peter Bridge (now a theatre impresario) who later asked him to play David Bliss in his production of 'Hay Fever', He enjoyed the experience so much that he decided to make the theatre his profession.
- Awards
- 1 win
Actor
Producer
Writer
- Alternative names
- Peter Sallis OBE
- Height
- 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Born
- Died
- June 2, 2017
- Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, UK(natural causes)
- Spouse
- Elaine UsherFebruary 9, 1957 - 1965 (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsHarry Sallis
- Relatives(2)(Grandchild)
- Other worksOriginated the role of Dr. Watson on Broadway in Baker Street, a musical adventure of Sherlock Holmes.
- Publicity listings
- TriviaHe was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine (1973).
- Quotes[on Orson Welles] Orson Welles always draws the public interest, but he was no better than anyone else.
- TrademarksHis distinctive, soft-spoken voice, used to great effect in Wallace and Gromit
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