Robert Fyfe
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Robert Fyfe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1930[1] |
| Died | 15 September 2021 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–2017 |
| Spouse |
Diana Rush
(m. 1957; died 2021) |
| Children | 3 |
Robert Douglas Fyfe (25 September 1930 – 15 September 2021) was a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 1985 to 2010.[2]
Early life
Fyfe was born in
Career
Fyfe appeared in the films
Personal life
He married stage director Diana Rush in 1957. She died in August 2021. Fyfe died from kidney disease[4] on 15 September 2021, at the age of 90. They were survived by their three sons, Timothy, Nicholas and Dominic.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Gaolbreak | Wally | [7] | |
| 1982 | Xtro | Doctor | ||
| 2001 | The 51st State | Hector Dougal McElroy | [5] | |
| 2004 | Around the World in 80 Days | Jean Michel | [8] | |
| 2006 | Babel | Tourist Number 14 | [5] | |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare | Old Donald | ||
| 2011 | The Decoy Bride | Ancient Crofter | ||
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas | Old Salty Dog / Mr. Meeks / Prescient 1 | [5] | |
| 2016 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Butler Edwin |
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's Casebook | - | Episode: "It's All In The Mind" | [5] |
| 1971 | The Onedin Line | Evans | Episode: "Mutiny" | [5] |
| 1982 | Third Time Lucky | Mr MacTaggart | Episode: "Change Partners" | |
| 1985–2010 | Last of the Summer Wine | Howard Sibshaw | 230 episodes | [5] |
| 1988 | The Return of Sherlock Holmes | Booking Clerk | 1 episode | |
| 1989 | No Strings | Grandad | 7 episodes | |
| 2004 | Monarch of the Glen | Jackie McIntyre | 1 episode | [5] |
| 2009 | Misfits | Harry | 1 episode | |
| 2012 | Coronation Street | Malcolm Lagg | 7 episodes | [5] |
| 2017 | Carters Get Rich | Bernard | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Obituaries, Telegraph (23 September 2021). "Robert Fyfe, actor best known as henpecked Howard in Last of the Summer Wine – obituary". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "Last of the Summer Wine star Robert Fyfe dies aged 90". shropshirestar.com. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Robert Fyfe: Last of The Summer Wine actor's proud links to Fife revealed". www.fifetoday.co.uk. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ Hayward, Anthony (24 September 2021). "Robert Fyfe obituary". The Guardian.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Robert Fyfe: Last of the Summer Wine actor dies at 90". BBC News. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Brinsford, James (22 September 2021). "Actor who played Howard in classic sitcom Last of the Summer Wine dies". mirror. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Gaolbreak (1962)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 30 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ Robert Fyfe: Last of the Summer Wine star dies aged 90
External links
- Robert Fyfe at BFI
- Robert Fyfe at IMDb
- Robert Fyfe discography at Discogs
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