Sydney Tafler

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Sydney Tafler (July 31, 1916 - November 8, 1979), was a British film and television actor. First appearing in London's West End in 1936 after two years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with Sir Seymour Hicks in The Man in Dress Clothes.

Tafler is best remembered for his appearances on British television alongside Sidney James and Tony Hancock in the early 1960s. His other television work included, Angel Pavement Series, The Gentle Killers, The Infernal Machine, Focus, Citizen James (series), Dixon of Dock Green and Hadleigh (series). His father was an antiques dealer.

He was married to Joy Shelton from 1944 until his death; they had three children - two sons Jeremy and Jonathan and a daughter Jennifer.

He appeared in many films from 1947 to 1977, ending with the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

[edit] Selected filmography

• The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
• The Birthday Party (1968)
• Alfie (1966)
• The 7th Dawn (1964)
• Carry On Regardless (1961)
• Sink the Bismarck! (1960)
• Carve Her Name with Pride (1958)
• Reach for the Sky (1956)
• A Kid for Two Farthings (1955)
• The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954)
• Emergency Call (1952)
• The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
• Passport to Pimlico (1949)
• It Always Rains on Sunday (1947)

[edit] Sources

• Sydney Tafler at Find A Grave

[edit] External links

• Sydney Tafler at the Internet Movie Database