William Moore (actor)

William Moore
Born William Aaron Moore
19 April 1916(1916-04-19)
Birmingham, England
Died 24 April 2000(2000-04-24) (aged 84)
London, England
Years active 1962-1999
Spouse Mollie Sugden (1958-2000)

William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English actor who appeared in many television programmes such as Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's husband from 1969–1974. He also appeared in Emmerdale Farm, and Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He was married to Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death; they had twin sons: Robin and Simon in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.

Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London,[1] aged 84, five days after his birthday.

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Television roles

Year Title Role
1966
1969-1972
Coronation Street Mr Wigglesworth
Cyril Turpin
1981 to 1988 Sorry! Sydney Lumsden
1987 to 1988 My Husband and I George Powers

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Deaths England and Wales 1984-2006

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