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Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 – 20 September 1988) was an English character actor and comedian. He was known for his acting roles in movies such as Henry Salt in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Algernon in The Beatles ' Help! (1965), Clapper in How I Won the War (1967), and Planchet in The Three Musketeers (1973).
Roy Kinnear. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. After his schooling in Edinburgh, the British character actor Roy Kinnear attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Sep 23, 1988 · Roy Kinnear, a British actor best known for his comic roles, died of a heart attack Tuesday at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid after falling from a horse. He was 54 years old and lived...
Roy Kinnear. Actor: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. After his schooling in Edinburgh, the British character actor Roy Kinnear attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Roy Mitchell Kinnear was an English character actor and comedian. He was known for his acting roles in movies such as Henry Salt in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Algernon in The Beatles' Help!
During a prolific but tragically curtailed career, Roy Kinnear evoked a lovably flustered everyman, his squashed frame accompanied by worried eyes and a hopefully cheerful smile. His initial fame came with That Was the Week That Was (BBC, 1962-63), but he was soon a familiar screen presence.
Mar 22, 2024 · Renowned for his distinctive voice, infectious charm, and versatile acting prowess, Roy Kinnear remains one of Britain's most memorable talents. Born on 8 January 1934, in Wigan, England, Kinnear would leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry before his untimely demise in 1988.
Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 – 20 September 1988) was an English character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Roy Kinnear, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Known For. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Watership Down. Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo. Pirates. Help! The Hill.
Jun 5, 2020 · Kinnear was born in Wigan in 1934 and had made his mark as a TV comedy performer, before starring in things like Help! (1965), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) as Veruca...
Roy Mitchell Kinnear (8 January 1934 – 20 September 1988) was a British actor. Kinnear was born in Wigan, Lancashire. He was known for his roles in movies directed by Richard Lester; including Algernon in The Beatles Help! (1965), Clapper in How I Won the War (1967) and Planchet in The Three Musketeers (1973).
