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William Mervyn Pickwoad (3 January 1912 – 6 August 1976) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of the bishop in the clerical comedy All Gas and Gaiters, the old gentleman in The Railway Children [1] and Inspector Charles Rose in The Odd Man and its sequels.
William Mervyn (1912-1976) was a British actor who appeared in TV shows and movies such as The Ruling Class, Silas Marner and The Persuaders!. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, married to Anne Margaret Payne-Cook, and died in London, England.
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- Nairobi, Kenya
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William Mervyn was a British actor born in Kenya in 1912. He appeared in films, stage and television, and was known for his role as Chief Inspector Rose in three series.
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- August 6, 1976
William Mervyn was an English actor who appeared in many films and TV shows, such as All Gas and Gaiters, The Railway Children, and Carry On series. Find out his biography, filmography, and trivia on TMDB.
The character of pompous police Chief Inspector Charles Rose ( William Mervyn) at the start of series 3 cemented the show's popularity, and The Odd Man turned out to be the first in a trilogy lasting most of the 1960s, during which Rose's character slowly developed and became increasingly genial as they progressed.
Dec 22, 1970 · William Mervyn plays the mysterious Old Gentleman who helps the Waterbury children solve the mystery of their missing father in this classic family drama. The film is based on E. Nesbit's novel and features Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins and Jenny Agutter.
William Mervyn — The Rt Revd Dr Cuthbert Hever, DD, Bishop of St Ogg's; Robertson Hare — The Ven Henry Blunt, the archdeacon; Derek Nimmo — The Revd Mervyn Noote, the Bishop's chaplain; John Barron — The Very Revd Lionel Pugh-Critchley, Dean of St Ogg's (pilot, series 1, 4 and 5)
