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Moray Watson
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Moray Robin Philip Adrian Watson
25 June 1928 Sunningdale, Berkshire, England
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| Died | 2 May 2017 (aged 88) Hillingdon, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–2014 |
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Pamela Marmont
(m. 1955; died 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Percy Marmont (father-in-law) Patricia Marmont (sister-in-law) |
Moray Robin Philip Adrian Watson (born 25 June 1928 – died 2 May 2017) was an English actor. He was known for his many roles in British TV shows and films.
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About Moray Watson's Life
Moray Watson was born in Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. His father, Gerard Arthur Watson, was a ship broker who sadly died during World War II. Moray had two older brothers. He went to a famous school called Eton College.
Moray met his future wife, Pamela Marmont, when they were both studying acting at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Pamela was the daughter of Percy Marmont, a famous actor from silent films. Moray and Pamela got married in 1955. They had two children, Emma and Robin, who also grew up to work in the theatre. Moray Watson passed away on 2 May 2017, at the age of 88.
Moray Watson's Acting Career
Moray Watson started his acting journey on stage. He performed in plays in London's West End, which is a very important part of the theatre world. Some of his early plays included The Doctor's Dilemma and The Rivals.
In 1963, Moray traveled to New York City to act in a play there. He also became well-known for playing the Art Editor in the BBC TV series Compact for several years.
Films and Famous Co-Stars
Moray Watson appeared in a few films. One of them was The Grass Is Greener, where he acted alongside big stars like Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, and Jean Simmons. He also had a role in the movie Operation Crossbow.
Popular TV Roles
Moray Watson had many memorable roles on television. He was especially famous for playing Brigadier Arthur Maiford, known as "The General," in the popular series The Darling Buds of May from 1991 to 1993. He also played George Frobisher in Rumpole of the Bailey for many years.
He appeared in the science fiction show Doctor Who as Sir Robert Muir in the story Black Orchid. You might also have seen him in a small part in the comedy series Yes Minister. Moray also played Mr. Bennet in the 1980 BBC series Pride and Prejudice.
One-Man Shows
Besides his work in plays, TV, and films, Moray Watson also performed in three special "one-man shows." In these shows, he was the only actor on stage. His last one-man show was called Looking Back and Dropping Names, which was also published as a book in 2016.
Partial TV and filmography
- The Quatermass Experiment (1953, TV Series) as Peter Marsh
- Find the Lady (1956) as Jimmy
- No Wreath for the General (1960, TV Series) as Major Johnny Brookman
- The Grass Is Greener (1960) as Trevor Sellers, the Butler
- The Valiant (1962) as Captain Turnbull
- Compact (1962-1965, TV Series) as Richard Lowe
- Silas Marner (1964, TV Series) as Godfrey Cass
- The Saint (1964, TV Series) as Ken Shield
- Operation Crossbow (1965) as Colonel Kenneth Post
- The Avengers (1966, TV Series) as Peters
- Z-Cars (1969, TV Series) as Harold Thorburn
- Every Home Should Have One (1970) as Chandler
- Rookery Nook (1970, TV Movie) as Clive Popkiss
- Catweazle (1971, TV Series) as Lord Collingford
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1972, TV Series) as Colonel Winter
- The Pallisers (1974, TV Mini-Series) as Barrington Erle
- Quiller (1975, TV Series) as Angus Kinloch
- Murder Most English (1977, TV Series) as Chief Constable Chubb
- Life of Shakespeare (1978, TV Mini-Series) as Nicholas
- Return of the Saint (1978, TV Series) as Buckingham
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992, TV Series) as George Frobisher
- Pride and Prejudice (1980, TV Mini-Series) as Mr. Bennet
- The Sea Wolves (1980) as Breene
- The Professionals (1980, TV Series) as Jeremy Sangster
- Nobody's Perfect (1980–1982, TV Series) as Henry Armstrong
- Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981, TV Mini-Series) as Major Desmond Morton
- The Walls of Jericho (1981, TV Mini-Series) as Dr. George Balfour
- Doctor Who (1982, TV Series - Black Orchid) as Sir Robert Muir
- Union Castle (1982, TV series) - Wordsworth
- Tales of the Unexpected (1982, TV Series) as Sir Ian Masterson
- Yes Minister (1982, TV Series - The Challenge) as BBC Director of Policy
- Minder (1984, TV Series) as Commander Hawksly
- Miss Marple (1984, TV Mini-Series - The Body in the Library) as Colonel Bantry
- Who Dares Wins (1986, TV Series)
- Still Crazy like a Fox (1987, TV Movie) as Hubbard
- Worlds Beyond (1987, TV Series) as Roger Cranley
- Rude Health (1987, TV Series) as Sir Nigel Toft
- Star Cops (1987, TV Series) as Commander
- Campion - "The Case of the Late Pig" (1989, TV Series) as Sir Leo Pursuivant
- Norbert Smith: A Life (1989, TV Movie) as Sir Donald Stuffy
- The New Statesman (1991, TV Series) as Professor Eugene Quail
- The House of Eliott (1991, TV Series) as The Judge
- A Murder of Quality (1991, TV Movie) as Major Harriman
- The Darling Buds of May (1991-1993, TV Series) as Brigadier
- To Be the Best (1992, TV Movie) as Hunter
- Haggard (1992, TV Series) as Henry Nugent
- The Vicar of Dibley (1994, TV Series) as The Stranger
- Kavanagh QC (1999, TV Series) as Sir Henry Dorrister
- Midsomer Murders (2000, TV Series) as Edward Allardice
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002, TV Movie) as Lord Dawson
- My Family (2011, TV Series) as George
- Run for Your Wife (2012) as Man on the Bus
