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David Ryall
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David Ryall

Known for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 · Around the World in 80 Days · Mr. Turner

David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King. He also portrayed Billy Buzzle in the ITV sitcom Bless Me, Father and Frank in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

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Born
Jan 5, 1935
Died
Dec 25, 2014
Birthplace
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, UK
Known For
Acting

Biography

David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King. He also portrayed Billy Buzzle in the ITV sitcom Bless Me, Father and Frank in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

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Known For

MOVIEHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Elphias Doge · 2010
★ 7.7
MOVIEAround the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 DaysLord Salisbury · 2004
★ 6.0
MOVIEMr. Turner
Mr. TurnerFootman · 2014
★ 6.5
TVMidsomer Murders
Midsomer MurdersBob Moss · 1997
★ 7.5
TVCall the Midwife
Call the MidwifeTommy Mills · 2012
★ 7.6
TVInspector Morse
Inspector MorseDerek Whittaker · 1987
★ 7.9
TVLewis
LewisMr. Cooper · 2007
★ 7.6
TVState of Play
State of PlayBob Coutts · 2003
★ 7.5

Filmography

Movies

Much Ado About NothingThe Sexton
1967
The Dance of DeathSentry
1969
Black JoyButcher
1977
The KnowledgeTitanic Walters
1979
'Tis Pity She's a WhoreRichardetto
1980
Drake's VentureSir Francis Wisingham
1980
Dreams of LeavingDrunk Journalist
1980
DD
Dying DayLane
1980
The Elephant ManMan With Whores
1980
WalterMr. Richards
1982
Fords on WaterMister Jack
1983
Blake's 7: The BeginningSelman
1985
S
StarlingsMr James
1988
AB
A Beginners Guide to FreudCharcot
1989
Nineteen96Sir Cyril Llewellyn
1989
The Saint: The Brazilian ConnectionTeal
1989
The Woman in BlackSweetman
1989
WiltRev. Froude
1989
The Russia HouseColonial Type
1990
The Saint: The Software MurdersTeal
1990
Who Bombed Birmingham?Dr. Frank Skuse
1990
One Against the WindDumont, Mary's Lawyer
1991
Truly Madly DeeplyGeorge
1991
RevolverAldo Testi
1992
Running LateWicks
1992
The Secret AgentWurme
1992
Justiceenglischer Minister
1993
ShuttlecockPound
1993
The EntertainerBrother Bill
1993
Black BeautyCarriagemaker
1994
FatherlandAdministrator Kruger
1994
GiorginoProfessor Beaumont
1994
MilnerDave Stiles
1994
CarringtonMayor
1995
Mrs Hartley and the Growth CentreDr Simmonds
1995
RestorationLord Bathurst
1995
BE
Black EyesGrandad
1996
Mad CowsMan outside Harrods
1999
Bertie and ElizabethWinston Churchill
2002
The CiceronesFigure in Pulpit
2002
Two Men Went To WarWinston Churchill
2002
Unconditional LoveFuneral Director
2002
BlackballGiles Wilton
2003
ByronSir Ralph Milbanke
2003
Lucky JimStanley
2003
Around the World in 80 DaysLord Salisbury
2004
The League of Gentlemen's ApocalypseTom Tit
2005
Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World CupMeriweather
2006
Clapham JunctionVicar
2007
The Worst Journey in the WorldCurator
2007
City of EmberChief Builder
2008
The RobbersFrank Morrison
2009
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Elphias Doge
2010
HysteriaJudge
2011
The Broken SantaFrank Morrison
2011
QuartetHarry
2012
The Tractate MiddothDr Thomas Rant
2013
AutomataDominic Hawk
2014
Mr. TurnerFootman
2014

Television

Hallmark Hall of FameDumont · 1 eps
1951
One Pair of Eyes1 eps
1967
A Ghost Story for ChristmasRant · 1 eps
1971
Crown Court1 eps
1972
Crown CourtMagnus Benjamin · 1 eps
1972
TA
The Aweful Mr GoodallDolman · 1 eps
1974
The Fortunes of NigelChevalier de Beaujeu · 2 eps
1974
The PallisersSextus Parker · 4 eps
1974
The Legend of Robin HoodAbbot of Grantham · 2 eps
1975
The Fall and Rise of Reginald PerrinWelton Ormsby · 3 eps
1976
Three Piece SuiteStanley (segment "Celluloid Dreams") · 1 eps
1977
Blake's 7Selman · 1 eps
1978
Bless Me FatherBilly Buzzle · 21 eps
1978
Enemy at the DoorCapt. Tom Foster-Smythe · 1 eps
1978
Enemy at the DoorCaptain Tom Foster-Smythe · 1 eps
1978
MinderAshley Brown · 1 eps
1979
OT
On the LineCharles Blanchard · 13 eps
1982
Number 10Charles Fox · 1 eps
1983
Reilly: Ace of SpiesGlass · 1 eps
1983
Spyship6 eps
1983
The Bill1 eps
1984
Lytton's DiaryNorman · 6 eps
1985
CasualtyEddie Gash · 1 eps
1986
CasualtyTom Harley · 1 eps
1986
CasualtyDr. James Baker · 1 eps
1986
LovejoySam Cavendish · 2 eps
1986
The Singing DetectiveMr Hall · 6 eps
1986
Inspector MorseDerek Whittaker · 1 eps
1987
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesBill · 1 eps
1987
Jack the RipperBowyer · 2 eps
1988
South of the BorderTrevor Mitchell · 1 eps
1988
The Modern World: Ten Great WritersPastor Kroll · 1 eps
1988
The Return of Shelley32 eps
1988
The RiverColonel Danvers · 6 eps
1988
AF
About Face1 eps
1989
The Paradise ClubBishop Sykes · 4 eps
1989
Perfect ScoundrelsVicar · 1 eps
1990
The ChiefCharlie Summers · 4 eps
1990
For the Greater GoodJack Brooke · 2 eps
1991
PerformanceBill · 1 eps
1991
Prime SuspectOscar Bream · 2 eps
1991
The Men's RoomAlan Pascoe · 5 eps
1991
A Touch of FrostEdward Cull · 1 eps
1992
Anglo Saxon AttitudesFrank Rammage · 3 eps
1992
HeartbeatHoward Dufton · 1 eps
1992
The BorrowersCrampfurl · 6 eps
1992
WitchcraftOxford Librarian · 2 eps
1992
Goodnight SweetheartEric Elward · 6 eps
1993
Peak PracticeBen Jones · 1 eps
1993
To Play the KingSir Bruce Bullerby · 4 eps
1993
Law and Disorder1 eps
1994
Pie in the SkyJack Bolland · 1 eps
1994
Hamish MacbethPaul Jeffreys · 2 eps
1995
Jake's ProgressAlex Halliwell · 6 eps
1995
The Final CutSir Bruce Bullerby · 4 eps
1995
The Legacy of Reginald PerrinWelton Ormsby · 3 eps
1996
Midsomer MurdersBob Moss · 1 eps
1997
PlotlandsHarry Crowley · 6 eps
1997
In the RedMax Parker · 3 eps
1998
Oliver TwistMr. Fang, magistrate · 4 eps
1999
In DeepDenver · 2 eps
2001
Foyle's WarDr. Henderson · 1 eps
2002
Ultimate Force1 eps
2002
ByronSir Ralph Milbanke · 2 eps
2003
LF
Looking for VictoriaHenry James · 2 eps
2003
State of PlayBob Coutts · 1 eps
2003
New TricksJasper Urquhart · 1 eps
2004
Le Grand CharlesWinston Churchill · 2 eps
2006
LewisMr. Cooper · 1 eps
2007
OutnumberedGranddad · 19 eps
2007
Bonekickers1 eps
2008
Crooked HouseMr Paget · 1 eps
2008
Trollied7 eps
2011
Call the MidwifeTommy Mills · 1 eps
2012
The VillageOld Bert Middleton · 12 eps
2013

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