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Keith Hodiak
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Occupation Actor, dancer
Years active 1978–1992
Notable work
Raston robot in Doctor Who (1983)

Keith Hodiak is an actor who was born in Guyana and later moved to the United Kingdom. He acted in British TV shows and movies from 1978 to 1992.

Keith Hodiak moved from Guyana to the UK in 1960. He became interested in dancing when a person named Lee Edwards visited his school. Lee Edwards helped students create performance shows. After getting encouragement from Edwards, Keith Hodiak received a special scholarship. This scholarship allowed him to train at the Arts Educational Schools.

After his training, he spent a year working in Germany. Then, he joined a famous dance group called Ballet Rambert. At that time, the group was led by Norman Morrice.

Acting Career

Keith Hodiak started his acting career in 1978. His first role was in the movie Revenge of the Pink Panther.

Famous TV Roles

In 1983, he played a special part in the 20th anniversary show of Doctor Who. He was the Raston Warrior Robot in the episode called "The Five Doctors".

Later, in 1985, he appeared in three episodes of the TV show Are You Being Served?. This was during the show's last year on television.

He also played one of Aslan's two satyrs in the BBC's TV series of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1988.

Later Work

In 1992, Keith Hodiak had a short appearance in the popular TV show EastEnders. After this, he stopped acting. He then became a teacher for adult ballet classes and a yoga instructor. He notably taught at the famous Pineapple Dance Studios.

Filmography

Keith Hodiak appeared in several movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role Notes
1978 Revenge of the Pink Panther Sam Spade and the Private Eyes #3
1980 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Kangaroo TV movie
1981 The Chinese Detective Club Member Episode: Hammer and Nails
An American Werewolf in London Assorted Police
1983 Doctor Who Raston Warrior Robot Episode: "The Five Doctors"
1985 The Bill Mr. Welsh Episode: Lost
1987 Full Metal Jacket Daddy D.A.
1988 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan's Satyr Miniseries
1992 EastEnders Cecil 1 episode

External Links

  • Keith Hodiak at Theatricalia
  • Keith Hodiak - Rambert (list of performances with Ballet Rambert)
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