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Frank Singuineau
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Publicity still, 1950s
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| Born | 4 August 1913 |
| Died | 11 September 1992 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Francis Ethelbert Dominic Singuineau (born August 4, 1913 – died September 11, 1992) was a talented actor from Trinidad and Tobago. He moved to the United Kingdom in the 1940s. There, he became well-known for his roles on stage, in movies, and on television.
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Frank Singuineau's Life Story
Frank Singuineau was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 4, 1913. Before becoming a professional actor, he worked for the Shell Company. During this time, he enjoyed acting in plays as a hobby. This is called "amateur dramatics."
Becoming a Professional Actor
After the Second World War, Frank decided to follow his dream. He left his job at Shell and traveled to London, England. In London, he became a professional actor. He performed in famous theaters like the Unity Theatre and the Bristol Old Vic. His first big show in London was in 1948. It was a play called Native Son.
Film and TV Roles
Frank Singuineau also appeared in many movies. Some of his notable films include The Pumpkin Eater, Séance on a Wet Afternoon, Pressure, and the horror-comedy An American Werewolf in London. He was also a familiar face on television. He acted in popular TV series like Z-Cars, Crane, and Doomwatch.
Frank Singuineau stopped acting in the mid-1980s. He passed away in London on September 11, 1992, at the age of 79.
Frank Singuineau's Acting Roles
Here is a list of some of the movies Frank Singuineau appeared in:
- Simba (1955) - Waweru
- I Am a Camera (1955) - Clive's Party Guest (uncredited)
- Storm Over the Nile (1955) - Native Servant
- Safari (1956) - African
- The Heart Within (1957) - Bobo
- Man from Tangier (1957) - Montez
- The Heart of a Man (1959) - Louis (uncredited)
- The Nun's Story (1959) - Murderer of Sister Aurelie (uncredited)
- The Mummy (1959) - Head Porter
- Tommy the Toreador (1959) - Sailor (uncredited)
- Peeping Tom (1960) - Electrician #1 (uncredited)
- Night of the Eagle (1962) - Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Guns of Darkness (1962) - Drummer-Nightclub (uncredited)
- Dr. No (1962) - Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964) - King of Israel
- Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) - Bus Conductor
- The Wrong Box (1966) - Native Bearer
- The Whisperers (1967) - Negro Doctor
- Follow That Camel (1967) - Riff at Abdul's Tent (uncredited)
- Star! (1968) - African Ambassador (uncredited)
- Hot Millions (1968) - Customs Man in Rio (uncredited)
- Carry On Again Doctor (1969) - Native Porter
- Baxter! (1973) - Dr. Barbour
- O Lucky Man! (1973)
- Pressure (1976) - Lucas
- Firepower (1979) - Manley Reckford
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Ted
- Biggles (1986) - Tribesman (final film role)
