Toke Townley
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Toke Antony Townley (born 06 November 1912 in Great Dunmow; died 27 September 1984 in Leeds, age 71), was a British actor.
[edit] Biography
His father was a vicar and he was christened John Townley, but his first name was then changed by his parents to the surname of an ancestor. After he left school he worked as a clerk in industry. He didn't become a professional actor until his early 30s, first appearing at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
He went on to appear in many film and television roles over the years including The Avengers and over 800 episodes of Emmerdale Farm where he played the role of Sam Pearson. He was also an accomplished flautist and played the instrument on screen.
He died from a heart attack.
[edit] Selected filmography
- The Runaway Bus (1954) (in which he played Henry Waterman)
- Doctor at Sea (1955)
- The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) (in which he played a chemist)
- Three Men in a Boat (1956)
- Carry On Admiral (1956)
- Men of Sherwood Forest (1957)
- Look Back in Anger (1958)
- The Avengers (1961) (TV)
- Damn the Defiant (1962)
- Scars of Dracula (1970)
- Emmerdale Farm (1972-1984) (TV)(in which he played Sam Pearson)
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| NAME | Toke Anthony Townley |
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| DATE OF BIRTH | November 06, 1912 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dunmow, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 27, 1984 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Leeds, England |
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