Derek Newark
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Derek Newark was an English actor. He was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk on 8 June 1933 and died on 11 August 1998.
He appeared in a large number of film and television roles, some of which include The Baron (1967), Doctor Who (1963 and 1970), The Avengers (three episodes in the 1960s), Z Cars (six episodes between 1969 to 1972), Barlow at Large in the recurring role of Det. Insp. Tucker (1974-1975) and various other minor roles. Newark also played the role of Spooner, an ill-tempered former Red Devil (Britains elite paratroopers) turned professional wrestler in the series Rising Damp.
[edit] External links
- Derek Newark at the Internet Movie Database
- Profile at Outpost Gallifrey