William Gaunt facts for kids

William Charles Anthony Gaunt (born on April 3, 1937) is an English actor. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Richard Barrett in The Champions and Arthur Crabtree in No Place Like Home. He also played Andrew Prentice in Next of Kin. William Gaunt has had many other TV roles. He also has a long career acting and directing plays on stage. He has even performed with the famous Royal Shakespeare Company.

Early Life and First Roles

William Gaunt's father was a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. William went to Giggleswick School and then to Baylor University in Texas. After that, he studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

He spent three years working in different repertory theatres. These were in towns like Worthing, Bath, and Salisbury. He then spent another year in America. Later, he came back to the UK and worked on plays in Birmingham and Coventry. He also spent some time serving in the army.

Starting on Television

In the 1960s, William Gaunt had small roles in TV series. These included Z-Cars and The Avengers. He also appeared in films like The Sinister Man (1961).

In 1968, he got a big role as Richard Barrett. This character was a super-powered secret agent in the British show The Champions. In 1966, he was in an episode of The Saint. He also had a regular role as Constable Bob Marriott in Sergeant Cork. This show followed policemen in Victorian London. From 1977 to 1978, he appeared in many episodes of the TV series "The Foundation."

Later Acting Career

From 1983 to 1987, William Gaunt starred in the comedy show No Place Like Home. He played Arthur Crabtree, a father who often felt stressed. After this, he made many guest appearances in other TV series.

Notable TV Appearances

He was in Juliet Bravo and the Doctor Who story Revelation of the Daleks (1985). From 1995 to 1997, Gaunt starred in the comedy Next of Kin. He acted alongside Penelope Keith in this show.

In December 2002, he appeared in an episode of Heartbeat. He played Charles Robertson in an episode called Sins Of The Fathers. In December 2011, Gaunt was seen in the ITV drama Without You.

In February 2012, he appeared in Midsomer Murders. He played Ludo DeQuetteville in the episode "The Dark Rider." This was his second time on the show. He had played Michael Bannerman in a 2004 episode. In May 2015, Gaunt played Judge St John Redmond in six episodes of EastEnders.

Stage Performances

William Gaunt has a lot of experience acting and directing plays. He has had great success on stage.

Working with Famous Companies

He played a character in Gates of Gold by Frank McGuinness. This play was shown at the Finborough Theatre in London and in the West End.

Gaunt was part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's play The Seagull. He shared the role of Sorin with Ian McKellen. He also appeared as Gloucester in King Lear at the New London Theatre in London. Again, he acted opposite Ian McKellen, who played King Lear. He later played Gloucester again in a TV film of King Lear in 2008.

He also acted in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertold Brecht. He played Dogsborough, a character that made fun of a real historical figure. He also appeared in The Crucible at the Old Vic theatre. In 2017, he went on tour with Alan Bennett's play The Lady in the Van. In 2021, Gaunt played Duncan in Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre.

Personal Life

William Gaunt married actress Carolyn Lyster on September 7, 1974. They have two children, a daughter named Matilda and a son named Albie.

Film and TV Roles

• The Sinister Man (1961) – Mitch Hallam
• Solo for Sparrow (1962) – Detective Sergeant Reeve
• Sergeant Cork (1963–1968) – Bob Marriott
• The Champions (1968) - Richard Barrett (TV Series)
• The Revolutionary (1970)
• No Place Like Home (1983-1987) as Arthur Crabtree
• Run for Your Wife (2012) – Man on Bus
• The Timber (2015) - Jebediah

See also

In Spanish: William Gaunt para niños