Michael Redfern

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Michael Redfern
Born
Michael Ian Redfern

(1943-03-30)30 March 1943
Died29 July 2022(2022-07-29) (aged 79)
Ontinyent, Spain
OccupationActor
SpouseCarol Redfern

Michael Ian Redfern (30 March 1943 – 29 July 2022) was an English actor, known for his appearances on television and stage.

Early years

Redfern was born on 30 March 1943 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England.[1]

Career

Redfern is perhaps best known for his role on the long-running British "

Oxo family" television commercials, running from 1983 to 1999, in which he played the on-screen husband of Lynda Bellingham.[2]

He has appeared in numerous television dramas and comedies as policemen over the years, namely

.

His other comedy appearances include roles in

Girls on Top, The Nineteenth Hole, Bottom and The Detectives. He appeared in several soap operas: United! (59 episodes); The Newcomers (128 episodes); EastEnders (1 episode) and Doctors
(1 episode).

After the Oxo adverts, he moved with his wife Carol to Spain, where he often worked as a compere for quiz nights.[3] He died in Ontinyent, Spain on 29 July 2022, at the age of 79.[4]

Redfern was a supporter of Fulham FC.

References

  1. ^ "Michael Redfern, 79". Classic Images. November 2022. p. 45.
  2. ^ Katy Hallam (5 August 2022). "Oxo advert dad Michael Redfern dies at home following illness". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ Laws, Roz (2004). "The BOX: CLOSE-UP: Life's hard without my Oxo family." Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  4. ^ Denman, Amy (5 August 2022). "Iconic Oxo dad actor Michael Redfern dies aged 79 as his son pays tribute". The Mirror. Retrieved 5 August 2022.

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