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Robert Raglan (7 April 1909 – 18 July 1985) was a British actor best known for his semi-regular role in Dad's Army as Colonel Pritchard. He also starred in a number of other television series and films such as Fabian of the Yard (1954–56) and The Haunted House of Horror (1969).
Robert Raglan was born on 7 April 1909 in Reigate, Surrey, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Patrol Car (1954), Handcuffs, London (1955) and Fabian of the Yard (1954). He died on 18 July 1985 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.
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Robert Raglan (1906 – 1985) played various characters in the Dad's Army franchise.
Early life and career
Robert Raglan was born in Reigate, Surrey. After leaving school, he joined a water company office. During WWWII, Robert served in the REME and then toured overseas with ENSA.
Early acting career
Inspired by his brother James, Robert left his job at the water company to go to drama school. He later worked for various reps until WWII broke out. When he got demobbed, he started acting for film and television. He was often cast as policeman and military officials.
Dad's Army
Robert first appeared in Dad's Army as Captain Square's sergeant in the fourth season episode Don't Forget the Diver. Later on in this season, he appeared in two episodes as Captain Pritchard. Next he appeared in the Dad's Army Movie as Police Inspector Hardcastle. From Battle of the Giants up to the end of Season 9, Robert played Colonel Pritchard who would often come to Walmington from GHQ to inspect the Home Guard troops. He also played Colonel Pritchard in one of the radio episodes.
Jul 23, 2014 · Robert Raglan. Born: 1906, Reigate, Surrey, England, UK. Died: 18 July 1985, Wandsworth, London, England, UK. In the 1970s Robert Raglan's fame grew when he played Colonel Pritchard in the UK television comedy series 'Dad's Army'. Recoil (1953) as Sgt. Perkins.
Robert Raglan is known as an Actor. Some of his work includes The Mirror Crack'd, Dad's Army, Beat Girl, The Haunted House of Horror, Slave Girls, The One That Got Away, For Members Only, and Hidden Homicide.
Robert Raglan (7 April 1909 – 18 July 1985) was a British actor best known for his semi-regular role in Dad's Army as Colonel Pritchard. He also starred in a number of other television series and films such as Fabian of the Yard (1954–56) and The Haunted House of Horror (1969).
Dad's Army: Created by Jimmy Perry. With Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie. A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.
