Peter Whitbread
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Peter Bruce Pauling Whitbread (born Norfolk, England, 25 October 1928, died Briningham, Norfolk, 26 October 2004) was an English actor and scriptwriter.
He was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk.
He had a long career in the theatre, including several seasons with the New Shakespeare Company. In his later years he devised and performed one-man shows.
Beyond acting, he worked as a director and scriptwriter. He concentrated mostly on writing for the theatre, and in 1974 his drama Mr Axelford’s Angel won the Emmy Award for Best Television Play. He also wrote scripts for Emmerdale Farm.
He died after a road accident near his home at Briningham, near Melton Constable, Norfolk.
[edit] Filmography as actor
- Troilus & Cressida (1981) - Calchas
- Swallows and Amazons Forever!: Coot Club (1984) - Rodley
- The Burston Rebellion (1985) - Noah Sandy
- Paris by Night (1988) - English Lecturer
- Heritage Africa (1989) - Sir Robert Guggiswood
