William George Burden (15 June 1914 – 3 June 1994) was an English actor and comedian, who specialised in playing "country bumpkin" roles.[1][2]
Billy Burden | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | William George Burden 15 June 1914 |
| Died | 3 June 1994 (aged 79) Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor & Comedian |
He made many appearances in the Theatre Royal panto in Bath, Somerset for Frank Maddox.[3] Debuted on ITV as William in the TV series A Present for Dickie (1969–70), but only six episodes were made.[4] From 1972 to 1984 he guested many times on the touring cabaret show "The Rick Jango Road Show" In 1978, he guest-starred as a farmer in the episode 'Nappy Days' of George & Mildred.[5] In 1980, he starred in another short-lived TV series, Oh, Happy Band, playing the role of Mr Sowerby. Again, only six episodes were made.[6]
In 1982, he appeared in the Val Guest film The Boys in Blue (as the herdsman).[7] Burden also guest-starred four times in Hi-de-Hi!; three times as Mr Turner (1986 & 1988) and once as Mr Thompson (1986).[8] Burden is also known for his role as Morris Moulterd in Grace & Favour (American and Canadian title: Are You Being Served? Again!) (1992–93), a spin-off from Are You Being Served?.[9] Burden died of a heart attack in 1994.
References
edit- ^ "Billy Burden". Archived from the original on 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Obituary: Billy Burden". Independent.co.uk. 10 June 1994.
- ^ "Production of Little Bo Peep - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "A Present For Dickie cast and crew credits - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "George & Mildred Series 4, Episode 5 - Nappy Days - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "BBC - Comedy Guide - Oh Happy Band!". 6 April 2005. Archived from the original on 6 April 2005.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "The Boys in Blue (1983)". Archived from the original on 8 January 2018.
- ^ TV.com. "Billy Burden". TV.com.
- ^ "Grace and Favour[10/01/92] (1992)". Archived from the original on 25 December 2017.
External links
edit
  | This biographical article related to English television people is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about a United Kingdom film and television actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |