Peter Gilmore | |
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 Gilmore as James Onedin inThe Onedin Line | |
| Born | (1931-08-25)25 August 1931 |
| Died | 3 February 2013(2013-02-03) (aged 81) London, England |
| Education | Great Ayton Friends' School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–1996 |
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| Children | 1 |
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John Peter Gilmore (25 August 1931 – 3 February 2013), known asPeter Gilmore, was an English actor, known for his portrayal of Captain James Onedin in 91 episodes of theBBC television period dramaThe Onedin Line (1971–1980), created byCyril Abraham.[1]
Born inLeipzig, Germany, and brought up inNunthorpe,North Riding of Yorkshire, Gilmore left school at the age of 14 and started pursuing his dream of becoming an actor. In 1952, he attended theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art preparatory school Parada for a short time before being expelled.[2]
Gilmore had roles in 11Carry On films, and appeared in many British films includingThe Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (1966),Oh! What a Lovely War (1969),The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) andWarlords of Atlantis (1978). During his early career, he appeared in several stage musicals, includingLock Up Your Daughters and released a single, "Follow That Girl" (His Master's Voice POP 740), in 1960. He played Macheath opposite Jan Waters as Polly in a 1968 production of theBeggar's Opera in London, in which both were praised for their portrayals.[3] After achieving notice in the role of James Onedin, Gilmore felt he had become typecast as the rugged sea captain.[4]
He later appeared in aDoctor Who serialFrontios (1984) in which he played a character called Brazen. Gilmore also appeared in aHeartbeat episode, called "The Frighteners", during theNick Berry era; his third wife, actressAnne Stallybrass was a regular in the series.
He married three times: to actressUna Stubbs (1958–1969), with whom he adopted a child; toJan Waters (1970–1976); and to actress, and formerOnedin Line colleague,Anne Stallybrass (1987–2013), who survived him.
Peter Gilmore died in London on 3 February 2013, aged 81. He was survived by his third wife (Stallybrass), and a son, Jason, adopted during his first marriage.[5]
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