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'''Terence Longdon''' (14 May 1922 – 23 April 2011) was an English actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba64c7fd9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231212451/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba64c7fd9|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2017|title=Terence Longdon|website=Bfi.org.uk}}</ref>

==Biography==
Born '''Hubert Tuelly Longdon''' in [[Newark-on-Trent]], [[Nottinghamshire]], England. During World War II, Longdon was a pilot with the [[Fleet Air Arm]], protecting Atlantic convoys. While stationed at a naval base near Blackpool, he acted in a show and was seen by actor Douglas Hurn who encouraged him to pursue it.<ref name=guardian>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jun/13/terence-longdon-obituary|title=Terence Longdon obituary|first=Anthony|last=Hayward|date=13 June 2011|website=The Guardian}}</ref>


'''Terence Longdon''' (14 May 1922 – 23 April 2011) was an English [[actor]]. Born "Hubert Tuelly Longdon" in [[Newark-on-Trent]], [[Nottinghamshire]], he was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series ''[[Garry Halliday]]'' where he played a [[Biggles]]-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations. In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide in the film ''[[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|Ben-Hur]]''. He was also known for his [[character actor]] roles in British television productions such as ''[[The Sandbaggers]]'', ''[[Danger Man]]'', and ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''. He was also in four of the early ''[[Carry On films|Carry On]]'' films.
After the war, Longdon trained at [[RADA]] (1946–48), and made his first stage appearance at the [[Lyceum Theatre (Sheffield)|Lyceum, Sheffield]] in 1948, and his [[West End theatre|West End]] debut the same year.<ref name=guardian/> He was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series ''[[Garry Halliday]]'' where he played a [[Biggles]]-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations;<ref name=guardian/> he also co-wrote one episode of the series in 1962.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/ea34696ed86e439cb2165c8449a40af0 |title=Garry Halliday: Two for the Price of One|author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=[[BBC Genome Project]] |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=22 January 2024 |quote=}}</ref> He was also known for his [[character actor]] roles in British television productions such as ''[[The Sandbaggers]]'', ''[[Danger Man]]'' and ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=10543|title=Terence Longdon|website=Aveleyman.com}}</ref>


In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide, in the film ''[[Ben-Hur (1959 film)|Ben-Hur]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/8515231/Terence-Longdon.html|title=Terence Longdon|date=15 May 2011|website=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> He had a major supporting role in the 1958 film ''[[Another Time, Another Place (1958 film)|Another Time, Another Place]]'' starring alongside [[Sean Connery]] and [[Lana Turner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmovie.com/movie/another-time-another-place-v2584/cast-crew|title=Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Lewis Allen - Cast and Crew - AllMovie|website=AllMovie}}</ref> He was also in four of the early ''[[Carry On films|Carry On]]'' films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/terence-longdon-actor-whose-credits-included-garry-halliday-the-carry-on-films-and-ben-hur-2299331.html|title=Terence Longdon: Actor whose credits included 'Garry Halliday'|date=18 June 2011|website=The Independent}}</ref> He played occasional leading roles, most notably in the tense B-movie thriller ''[[Clash by Night (1963 film)|Clash by Night]]'' (1963).
He also had a role in the 1958 film ''[[Another Time, Another Place (1958 film)|Another Time, Another Place]]'' starring alongside [[Sean Connery]] and [[Lana Turner]].


Terence Longdon lived on the border of [[Gloucestershire]] and [[Warwickshire]]. He died as a result of cancer on 23 April 2011, aged 88 years.
Terence Longdon lived on the border of [[Gloucestershire]] and [[Warwickshire]]. He died from cancer on 23 April 2011, aged 88.<ref name=guardian/>


==Partial filmography==
==Partial filmography==
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* ''[[Appointment with Venus (film)|Appointment with Venus]]'' (1951) - (uncredited)
* ''[[Appointment with Venus (film)|Appointment with Venus]]'' (1951) - (uncredited)
* ''[[Angels One Five]]'' (1952) - Pimpernel Pilot
* ''[[Angels One Five]]'' (1952) - Pimpernel Pilot
* ''[[Never Look Back (1952 film)|Never Look Back]]'' (1952) - Alan Whitcomb
* ''[[Never Look Back (film)|Never Look Back]]'' (1952) - Alan Whitcomb
* ''[[Appointment in London]]'' (1952) - Dr.Buchanan
* ''[[Appointment in London]]'' (1952) - Dr.Buchanan
* ''[[Forbidden Cargo (1954 film)|Forbidden Cargo]]'' (1954) - A.P.O. at Customs Launch (uncredited)
* ''[[Forbidden Cargo (1954 film)|Forbidden Cargo]]'' (1954) - A.P.O. at Customs Launch (uncredited)
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* ''[[Clash by Night (1963 film)|Clash by Night]]'' (1963) - Martin Lord
* ''[[Clash by Night (1963 film)|Clash by Night]]'' (1963) - Martin Lord
* ''[[The Return of Mr. Moto]]'' (1965) - Jonathan Westering
* ''[[The Return of Mr. Moto]]'' (1965) - Jonathan Westering
* ''The Bellcrest Story'' (1973, 10 episodes) - Bob Orpenshaw
* ''[[The Wild Geese]]'' (1978) - Anonymous Man
* ''[[The Wild Geese]]'' (1978) - Anonymous Man
* ''[[The Martian Chronicles (miniseries)|The Martian Chronicles]]'' (1979, TV Mini-Series) - Martian Elder
* ''[[The Sea Wolves]]'' (1980) - Malverne
* ''[[The Sea Wolves]]'' (1980) - Malverne
*''[[Coronation Street]]'' (1981-1982, 16 episodes) - Wilf Stockwell
* ''Letters from the East'' (1996) - Juri
*''Letters from the East'' (1995) - Juri
* ''[[Hitler: The Rise of Evil]]'' TV film (2003) - Baron #1 (Last appearance)
* ''[[Hitler: The Rise of Evil]]'' (2003, TV Mini-Series) - Baron No. 1 (final appearance)
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==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{findagrave|82247764}}
* {{IMDb name|0519281}}
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* [http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/letters/feature.php/32011/remembering-terence-longdon Obituary - The Stage]
* [https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2011/terence-longdon/ Obituary - The Stage]
* [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jun/13/terence-longdon-obituary Obituary - The Guardian]
* [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jun/13/terence-longdon-obituary Obituary - The Guardian]
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/terence-longdon-actor-whose-credits-included-garry-halliday-the-carry-on-films-and-benhur-2299331.htm Obituary - The Independent]
* [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/terence-longdon-actor-whose-credits-included-garry-halliday-the-carry-on-films-and-ben-hur-2299331.html Obituary - The Independent]
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/8515231/Terence-Longdon.html Obituary - The Telegraph]
* [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/theatre-obituaries/8515231/Terence-Longdon.html Obituary - The Telegraph]


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Terence Longdon
Born(1922-05-14)14 May 1922
Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
Died23 April 2011(2011-04-23) (aged 88)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Alma materRADA
OccupationActor
Years active1950–2003
Spouses
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    (m. 1953; div. 1960)​
  • Gillian Conyers
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    (m. 2004)​

Terence Longdon (14 May 1922 – 23 April 2011) was an English actor.[1]

Biography

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Born Hubert Tuelly Longdon in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England. During World War II, Longdon was a pilot with the Fleet Air Arm, protecting Atlantic convoys. While stationed at a naval base near Blackpool, he acted in a show and was seen by actor Douglas Hurn who encouraged him to pursue it.[2]

After the war, Longdon trained at RADA (1946–48), and made his first stage appearance at the Lyceum, Sheffield in 1948, and his West End debut the same year.[2] He was best known for his lead role in the 1950s–1960s British TV series Garry Halliday where he played a Biggles-like pilot who flew into various adventure situations;[2] he also co-wrote one episode of the series in 1962.[3] He was also known for his character actor roles in British television productions such as The Sandbaggers, Danger Man and The Avengers.[4]

In film, he was Drusus, Messala's personal aide, in the film Ben-Hur.[5] He had a major supporting role in the 1958 film Another Time, Another Place starring alongside Sean Connery and Lana Turner.[6] He was also in four of the early Carry On films.[7] He played occasional leading roles, most notably in the tense B-movie thriller Clash by Night (1963).

Terence Longdon lived on the border of Gloucestershire and Warwickshire. He died from cancer on 23 April 2011, aged 88.[2]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Terence Longdon". Bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Hayward, Anthony (13 June 2011). "Terence Longdon obituary". The Guardian.
  3. ^ "Garry Halliday: Two for the Price of One". BBC Genome Project. BBC. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Terence Longdon". Aveleyman.com.
  5. ^ "Terence Longdon". The Daily Telegraph. 15 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Another Time, Another Place (1958) - Lewis Allen - Cast and Crew - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  7. ^ "Terence Longdon: Actor whose credits included 'Garry Halliday'". The Independent. 18 June 2011.
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