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Eric Woodburn (né Eric Melville Reis; 9 March 1894 – 25 October 1981) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor. Prior to this he had a long career on the stage and was also a noted baritone singer. His most important role was as Doctor Alexander Snoddie in Doctor Finlay's Casebook.
Eric Woodburn was born on 9 March 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Nana (1968), The Way We Live Now (1969) and Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962). He was married to Jean St.Clair Balls. He died on 25 October 1981 in Camden, London, England, UK.
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Eric Woodburn (1894 – 1981) played George Jones in the Dad's Army franchise.
Early life and career
Eric Woodburn was born in Glasgow, Scotland.
Early acting career
For some years, Eric was part of the Windmill Theatre.
Dad's Army
In both the television and radio version of Dad's Army's second first season episode Museum Piece, Eric played Lance Corporal Jack Jones' 88 year old father George, the caretaker of the Peabody Musueum of Historical Army Wapons.
Eric Woodburn was born on March 9, 1894 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for Nana (1968), The Way We Live Now (1969) and Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962). He was married to Jean St.Clair Balls. He died on October 25, 1981 in Camden, London, England, UK.
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- October 25, 1981
Apr 13, 2014 · Titles read: 'Now Pathe Pictorial has pleasure in presenting - ERIC WOODBURN - the celebrated character singer from the Windmill Theatre, London, in BOOTS!' ...more.
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May 25, 2015 · Eric Woodburn Born: 9 March 1894, Glasgow, Scotland Died: 1981, London, England The Brave Don't Cry (1952) as Rab Elliott. Posted by Ian T at 19:52.
Apr 13, 2014 · Eric Woodburn.Actor Eric Woodburn plays Peeping Tom waiting for Lady Godiva. He sings a song about tailoring, then decides if he looks at the horse and not ...
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