Derek Bond

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Derek William Douglas Bond MC (born January 26, 1920, Glasgow, Scotland, died October 15, 2006, London, England) was a popular British actor.

He enjoyed a varied film, stage and television career, which began in 1938 with experience with the Finchley Amateur Dramatic Society. His convential good looks secured him a number of dramatic and light comedy roles. He made a lasting impression in the title role of the 1947 Ealing Studios production of Nicholas Nickleby.

He saw active service with the Grenadier Guards in North Africa during the Second World War, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.

He was President of the Actors' Union Equity for a tempestuous period during the 1980s.

[edit] Selected film appearances

• The Captive Heart (1946)
• Nicholas Nickleby (1947) (title role)
• Bond Street (1948)
• Scott of the Antarctic (1948) (as Oates)
• Wonderful Life (1964)

[edit] Selected television appearances

• Picture Parade (co-presenter)
• Callan

[edit] External links

• Derek Bond at the Internet Movie Database
• The Times Obituary