Mark Kingston (18 April 1934 – 9 October 2011) was an English actor who made many television and stage appearances over his 50-year career.
Mark Kingston | |
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| Born | 18 April 1934 |
| Died | 9 October 2011 (aged 77) Northwood, London, England |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Marigold Kingston |
Biography
editKingston's father was a blacksmith and he attended Greenwich Central School and trained as an actor at LAMDA, he then appeared in repertory theatre and at the Old Vic with Vivien Leigh.[1]
He played the lecturer Frank in the original stage production of Educating Rita with Julie Walters.[2] On television he had significant roles in United!, Beryl's Lot, A Voyage Round My Father, Shine on Harvey Moon, and other productions.[3] His film career included roles in Invasion (1965), Love Is a Splendid Illusion (1970), Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) as Martin Bormann, Saint Jack (1979), Lady Oscar (1979), Sphinx (1981) and Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984).[4] Kingston also appeared in an episode of Birds of a Feather as Sharon's (Pauline Quirke) Lover (1990).[5]
He died at Denville Hall retirement village in 2011.[6]
Partial film and tv. roles
edit- Women Without Men (1956) - Operator (uncredited)
- Invasion (1966) - Private Morgan
- Love Is a Splendid Illusion (1970) - Bernard Collins
- Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) - Martin Bormann
- Lady Oscar (1979) - Général de Jarjayes
- Saint Jack (1979) - Yates
- Sphinx (1981) - Carter
- Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) - Terry
- Intimate Contact (TV Series) (1987) - Bill Stanhope
- No Job for a Lady (1990-'92) - Geoff Price (18 episodes)
- The Case of the Missing Will (Poirot TV Series) (1993) - Andrew Marsh
References
edit- ^ Obituary: Mark Kingston, Daily Telegraph, 26 October 2011
- ^ "Search | RSC Performances | EDR198008 - Educating Rita | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust". collections.shakespeare.org.uk.
- ^ "Mark Kingston". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "Mark Kingston". BFI. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Birds Of A Feather Series 2, Episode 7 - Brief Encounter". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "Mark Kingston obituary". the Guardian. 11 December 2011.
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