George Claydon

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George Claydon
Born4 September 1933
Bristol, England
Died4 October 2001 (aged 68)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1963–1989

George Claydon (4 September 1933 – 4 October 2001) was a British actor notable for his

Oompa Loompas in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), and as Hercules in I Don't Want to Be Born (1975). He was "World Cup Willie", the official mascot of the England Football Team in 1966.[1]

Death

Claydon died on 4 October 2001 at the age of 68, at Charing Cross Hospital.[citation needed]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1967 Casino Royale Harrod's Security Man Uncredited
Magical Mystery Tour (film) The photographer
Berserk! Bruno Fontana
1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Oompa Loompa Uncredited
Twins of Evil Midget Uncredited
1972 Born to Boogie The Dwarf, Eater of Cars
1975 I Don't Want to Be Born Hercules
1984 The Last Days of Pompeii Philos Miniseries
1989
Prince Caspian
Nikabrik
TV movie

References

  1. ^ October 19, 1965 - The British football team mascot World Cup Willie, arriving at the FA in London. YouTube. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021.

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