Dickie Owen facts for kids

Dickie Owen (born 26 March 1927 – died 7 April 2015) was a British actor. He was best known for his parts in exciting movies like Zulu, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, and The Mummy's Shroud.

Owen mostly stopped acting in the 1970s. After that, he worked as a radio dispatcher for a taxi company. He wasn't seen in public much for a long time. However, in 2011, he gave an interview. He shared his experiences from when he made the movie Zulu.

Dickie Owen: A British Actor

Dickie Owen had a career in acting that lasted from 1959 to 1968. He appeared in several films and television shows during this time. He often played supporting roles, which means he helped tell the story alongside the main characters.

His Memorable Movie Roles

Dickie Owen is most remembered for a few special movie roles. These films often involved action or adventure.

Playing a Hero in Zulu

In 1964, Dickie Owen played Corporal Christian Ferdinand Schiess in the movie Zulu. This film tells the story of a famous battle. It was called the Battle of Rorke's Drift. This battle happened in 1879. It was fought between British soldiers and Zulu warriors. Corporal Schiess was a real-life hero in this battle. He was given a special medal for his bravery.

The Mummy Films

Dickie Owen also starred in two horror movies about mummies. In 1964, he played The Mummy in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. Then, in 1967, he played a character named Prem in The Mummy's Shroud. These films were part of a popular series. They were made by a company called Hammer Film Productions.

Other Appearances

Besides his famous roles, Dickie Owen appeared in many other films. He was in A Touch of Larceny (1959) and Hell Is a City (1960). His final film role was in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968. In that movie, he played Major Domo.

He also acted in many TV shows. Some of these included The Saint (1962) and Z-Cars (1968). He appeared in different roles in these shows.

Life After Acting

After his acting career, Dickie Owen chose a different path. He worked as a radio dispatcher for a taxi company. This job was very different from being on a film set. He lived a more private life after leaving acting.

In 2011, fans were happy to see him again. He was interviewed about his time making the movie Zulu. This interview gave people a chance to hear his stories. It was a rare public appearance for him. Dickie Owen passed away in 2015 at the age of 88.