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Julian Burnlee Curry
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Julian Curry at the STR annual Theatre Book Prize presentation in May 2011
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| Born | 8 December 1937 |
| Died | 27 June 2020 (aged 82) |
| Height | 6"0 |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila Reid 1967 (dissolved) Josephine Edmunds (dissolved); two sons Mary Chater |
Julian Burnlee Curry (born 8 December 1937 – died 27 June 2020) was an English actor. He was well-known for playing Claude Erskine-Browne. This character was in the legal comedy-drama Rumpole of the Bailey on ITV.
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Early Life and Education
Julian Curry was born in Devon, England. His father, William Burnlee Curry, was a headmaster. He led the Dartington Hall School for many years. Julian went to Dartington Hall School himself. Later, he studied at King's College, Cambridge.
Acting on Television
Julian Curry started his television career in 1965. His first role was in a series called For Whom the Bell Tolls. He appeared in many popular TV shows over the years.
Some of his notable TV roles include:
- Pride and Prejudice (1967)
- Z-Cars (in 1965 and 1975)
- The Onedin Line (1976)
- Rumpole of the Bailey (from 1977 to 1992), where he played Claude Erskine-Browne. This was one of his most famous roles.
- A Fine Romance (1982)
- Inspector Morse (1993)
- Midsomer Murders (2004)
He also appeared in other shows like The Glittering Prizes, Prince Regent, and Sherlock Holmes.
Film Appearances
Julian Curry also acted in several movies. His film roles included:
- The Mini-Affair (1967)
- Escape to Victory (1981), a film about a football match during World War II.
- The Missionary (1982)
- Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985)
- Loch Ness (1996)
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), a science fiction adventure film.
Theatre Performances
Julian Curry had a long and successful career in theatre. He performed with famous companies like the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the National Theatre.
Some of his plays with the RSC included:
- Doctor Faustus (1969)
- Much Ado About Nothing (1969)
- The Winter's Tale (1984)
- The Crucible (1984)
- The Merchant of Venice (1997)
At the National Theatre, he appeared in plays such as Measure for Measure (1973) and The Alchemist (2006). He also toured with the Old Vic Company and the Prospect Theatre Company.
Other Interests and Books
Beyond acting, Julian Curry had other interesting hobbies. He had a special diploma in wine and spirits. For some years, he was part of the Circle of Wine Writers. He even performed a one-man show called Hic! or The Entire History of Wine (abridged). He performed this show over 150 times around the world. He also wrote an audiobook about wine.
Julian Curry also wrote books about acting. His book Shakespeare on Stage was a collection of interviews. In it, he talked to thirteen famous actors about their roles in Shakespearean plays. This book was nominated for the Theatre Book of the Year award in 2011. Some of the actors he interviewed included Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart. A second volume of this book was published in 2017.
Personal Life
Julian Curry was married three times. His first marriage was to actress Sheila Reid. He later married Josephine Edmunds, and they had two sons, Finn and Patrick. His last marriage was to actress and writer Mary Chater, and they were together until his death.
