Neal Arden (born Arthur Neal Aiston; 27 December 1909 – 4 June 2014) was an English-born actor and writer who appeared in films, television shows, theatre productions and radio programs. He was born in Fulham, London.
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Born | Arthur Neal Aiston (1909-12-27)27 December 1909 Fulham, London, England |
Died | 4 June 2014(2014-06-04) (aged 104) Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England |
Occupation | Actor, policeman, playwright, songwriter |
Years active | 1934–1977 |
In 1928, Arden moved to Southern Rhodesia and served in the British South Africa Police (BSAP).[1] Two years later, he returned to Great Britain to pursue an acting career. His screen debut came in the 1934 film version of Princess Charming.[2] Other films include "Pimpernel" Smith, John Wesley and The Shakedown.[3] He also worked in television, appearing in series like Ivanhoe and Z-Cars.[4] Arden's most notable role was on the BBC radio show Housewives' Choice, as a host for 20 years from 1946.[5] His last acting credit was in 1977.[6]
Arden also wrote plays and songs. In 2005, he published his autobiography called A Man of Many Parts. In 2003 he retired to East Anglia with his wife Julia.[7] Arden died on 4 June 2014.[8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1934 | Princess Charming | Minor Role | Uncredited |
1935 | The Public Life of Henry the Ninth | Minor Role | Uncredited |
1936 | Nothing Like Publicity | ||
1938 | Life of St. Paul | Paul | |
1939 | The Four Just Men | Uncredited | |
1941 | "Pimpernel" Smith | Second Prisoner | |
1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Minor Role | Uncredited |
1949 | Train of Events | The Compere | (segment "The Composer") |
1953 | The Straw Man | O'Brien | |
1954 | John Wesley | William Holland | |
1954 | Souls in Conflict | Frank | |
1958 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | Uncredited | |
1959 | The Giant Behemoth | TV Newscaster | Uncredited |
1960 | The Shakedown | Harry Bowers | |
1961 | The Frightened City | Head Waiter-Taboo Club | |
1964 | The Third Secret | Mr. Morgan | |
1964 | Night Train to Paris | Insp. Escalier | |
1964 | Delayed Flight | Hicks | |
1969 | The Assassination Bureau | 'La Belle Amie' Client | Uncredited |
1969 | The Best House in London | Dr. Livingstone |
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