Rodney Litchfield facts for kids

Rodney Litchfield (born in 1939, died on September 5, 2020) was a British actor. He was well-known for his roles in TV shows like Early Doors and Coronation Street. He also appeared in films such as Sunshine and Grow Your Own.

Rodney Litchfield's Acting Career

Rodney Litchfield began his acting journey on television in the 1980s. One of his first roles was in a British drama called Travelling Man.

Early TV Appearances

Over the years, Rodney appeared in many popular British TV shows. These included brief roles in Juliet Bravo, A Touch of Frost, Cracker, and Heartbeat. He also had a part in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights.

Famous Roles

Rodney Litchfield is perhaps best remembered for playing Tommy in the comedy show Early Doors. In this show, Tommy was a quiet, grumpy old man who sat in the corner of a pub. He tried to avoid talking to other people and even avoided accepting free drinks so he wouldn't have to buy a round for everyone! Rodney starred in both series of this popular sitcom.

After Early Doors, he joined the cast of the very famous soap opera Coronation Street. He played a character named Wilfred Morton. His character arrived in a van with his granddaughter, Jodie (played by Samantha Seager). They were renovating an old bakery into a takeaway shop. In the show, Michael Starke played Rodney's son, Jerry Morton.

Rodney Litchfield passed away on September 5, 2020, at the age of 81.

Rodney Litchfield's Film and TV Shows

Rodney Litchfield appeared in many different films and television shows throughout his career. Here is a list of some of his work: