Angelo Muscat

Angelo Muscat
Muscat in The Prisoner, 1967
Born	Angelo Muscat (1930-09-24)24 September 1930 Malta
Died	10 October 1977(1977-10-10) (aged 47) London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1965–1971
Height	130 cm (4 ft 3 in)

Angelo Muscat (24 September 1930 – 10 October 1977) was a Maltese-born British character actor.^[1] He is primarily recalled for his role as the silent butler in the 1967 television series The Prisoner.

Biography

Muscat was born on 24 September 1930 in

Muscat appeared in the television series The Prisoner (1967–1968) with Patrick McGoohan, appearing in 14 of the 17 episodes as the silent butler. He played an Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (uncredited, 1971). He also appeared in the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour (uncredited, 1967).

During his later years, Muscat lived alone and virtually penniless in a basement flat in North London. He found it difficult to find acting work, and to supplement his income he made ornate birdcages by hand.^[2]

Death

Muscat died of pneumonia on 10 October 1977, aged 47 at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London.^{[citation needed]}

Legacy

Each year, on 10 October a small group of enthusiasts dubbed the "Friends of Angelo Muscat" (FOAM) celebrate his life.^[1]

TV and filmography

References

External links

• Angelo Muscat at
  IMDb
• Angelo Muscat on the 'Who's Who of Short People' website