William Lionel Murton (2 June 1915 – 26 September 2006) was an English character actor.[1][2] Born in Wandsworth, London, he was resident at Little Orchard, Weston Road, Upton Grey, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, before his death at age 91. He was cremated at Basingstoke Crematorium on 6 October 2006.[3] He is commemorated with his wife, Anita, in Upton Grey Churchyard, Grave 1 E-3.
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Born | William Lionel Murton (1915-06-02)2 June 1915 |
Died | 26 September 2006(2006-09-26) (aged 91) Basingstoke, Hampshire, England |
Resting place | Basingstoke Crematorium and Gardens of Remembrance |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1945-1981 |
Spouse | Anita D'Allaire |
Having grown up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he most often played Americans and Canadians in films and in various television series, from the late 1940s.[4] He also appeared in episodes of several TV series, including The Persuaders! and Danger Man and was a regular cast member of the Dickie Henderson Show, playing Dickie's friend Jack.[1][5]
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