Roy Heather facts for kids
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Roy Heather
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Heather in 2011
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| Born | 20 May 1935 Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England
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| Died | 3 September 2014 (aged 79) Purbrook, Hampshire, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Doreen (divorced) Sarah Vernon
(m. 1982–1987)Sara Taylor
(m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
Roy Heather (born May 20, 1935 – died September 3, 2014) was an English actor. He is best known for playing Sid, the cafe owner, in the popular TV show Only Fools and Horses. This show was a sitcom, which is a funny TV series about everyday life.
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Roy Heather's Early Life and Career
Starting Out
Roy Heather was born in Stoke Poges, a town in Buckinghamshire, England. After finishing school, he first worked for a company that dealt with asbestos. Later, he did his National Service with the Royal Air Force. This was a time when young men had to serve in the military for a period.
After his service, Roy tried many different jobs. He even sold household goods for a company called Betterware. All this time, he loved acting as a hobby in amateur plays.
Becoming a Professional Actor
When Roy was 44 years old, someone named David Tudor noticed his talent. David gave Roy his first professional acting job in repertory theatre. This type of theatre means actors perform many different plays, often changing roles quickly.
While working for David Tudor, Roy played many main characters. He was Frank in a play called Winter Journey and Reg in The Norman Conquests. He also acted alongside famous actress Ingrid Pitt in a new play called Aurelia. Roy was also the first actor to play Pistol in a special stage show called After Agincourt.
Roy Heather's TV Roles
Famous TV Appearances
Roy Heather appeared in many British TV shows. He usually played smaller roles, but he was always memorable. His most famous role was Sid, the cafe owner, in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses. He played Sid in 13 episodes of the show, becoming a beloved character.
Other Shows You Might Know
Roy also appeared in many other well-known TV series. These included Edge of Darkness, a mystery show, and Poirot, where he was in an episode about a kidnapped prime minister. He also had roles in funny shows like Birds of a Feather, Hi-De-Hi, and Bottom.
He was also seen in police dramas like The Bill. Later in his career, he appeared in The Green Green Grass, which was a spin-off from Only Fools and Horses. He even had a part in an episode of the sitcom My Family. Roy also played an old man in the comedy show Time Gentlemen Please.
Roy Heather was very popular with fans of Only Fools and Horses. He often attended special events where fans could meet the actors.
Roy Heather's Passing
Roy Heather passed away on September 3, 2014. He was 79 years old. He died in Purbrook, a town in Hampshire, England. The cause of his death was not shared publicly.
