Henry George Selway (21 February 1924 – May 1994), known professionally as George Selway, was an English actor. With a career that spanned 35 years, he was best known for his portrayal of Tom Humphries in the third series of the ITV comedy drama, Beryl's Lot (1976–1977).
Early life Henry George Selway was born in Marylebone, London, England on 21 February 1924,England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007: JAN 1924 1a 675 MARYLEBONE — Honry G Selway as the only child to Henry SelwayEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915: JUL 1902 1b 237 ISLINGTON — Henry SelwayEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915: OCT 1948 (aged 46) 5f 207 WILLESDEN — Henry Selway and his wife,England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005: JAN 1923 1b 471 ISLINGTON — Henry Selway = Annie Gartland Ann "Annie" (née Gartland).England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915: APR 1903 10a 74 STOCKTON — Ann GartlandEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007: SEP 1988 (aged 85) 14 1655 CAMDEN — Ann Selway
Career In the 1939 England and Wales Register, Selway's occupation was listed as actor.1939 England and Wales Register He began his career on stage on 14 March 1945, playing Geoffrey in a production of Great Day. He made his television debut on 27 November 1947, with the role of Fred in the television film Saloon Bar. He made his broadcasting debut on 26 March 1955, as the voice of Tony Lumpkin in the BBC Home Service programme Saturday Night Theatre. He made his film debut on 27 May 1957, with the role of Paddy in the crime film The Secret Place.
Selway took over the role of Tom Humphries in the ITV comedy drama series Beryl's Lot for the third series between 1976 and 1977. The character had previously been portrayed by Mark Kingston for the first two series'.
Selway retired on 19 July 1980, following his role as Geoffrey Fisher in the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company's production of Billy Liar.
Personal life Selway married his first wife, Vanda Godsell,England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007: OCT 1922 2b 834 PORTSMOUTH — Nancy E GodsellEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007: OCT 1990 (aged 67) 12 1534 HAMMERSMITH — Nancy Evelyn Orchard an actress, in Marylebone, Middlesex in October 1954.England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005: OCT 1954 5d 589 MARYLEBONE — Henry G Selway = Nancy E Godsell The couple divorced in 1957, after two years of marriage.
Selway married his second wife, Patricia Greene,England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007: JAN 1931 7b 920 DERBY — Patricia H Greene an actress, in Maidenhead, Berkshire in October 1959.England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005: OCT 1959 6a 91 MAIDENHEAD — Henry G Selway = Patricia H Greene The couple divorced a few years later.
Selway died in Camden, Greater London, in May 1994. He was 70.England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007: MAY 1994 (aged 70) E42A 47 CAMDEN — Henry George Selway
Filmography Stage YearTitleRoleProductionLocation1945Great DayGeoffreyPlayhouse Theatre, London1953My Wife's LodgerTex Sebastian (an American Soldier)Arts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953The Young ElizabethLord Thomas SeymourArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953One Wild OatHumphrey ProudfootArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Lady FrederickMr. Paradine FouldesArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Ten Minute AlibiPhilip SevillaArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Waters of the MoonColonel SelbyArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Wild HorsesTrumper NortonSalisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Beauty and the BeastThe PrinceArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953The Happy PrisonerFred WilliamsArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953The River LanePhilip SturgessSalisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953It Won't Be a Stylish MarriageCedric DonklinSalisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953The Deep Blue SeaFreddie PageSalisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Murder MistakenEdward BareArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953Love in a MistNigelArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1953–1954Murder in the CathedralBristol Old Vic - Theatre Royal1953–1954Winter JourneyBristol Old Vic - Theatre Royal1954The Love of Four ColonelsThe Wicked FairyArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1954The Shoemaker's HolidayBristol Old Vic CompanyBristol Old Vic - Theatre Royal1954The Man in GreySwinton RokebyArts Council of Great Britain and Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1956The CrucibleJohn WillardEnglish Stage CompanyRoyal Court Theatre, London1957Morning DepartureLt.-Cdr. Sanford, D.S.O., R.N. (Captain of S.14)Salisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1958The Brass ButterflyPostumusStrand Theatre, London and New Theatre, Oxford1958The Hamlet of Stepney GreenMr StoneLyric Theatre (Hammersmith), London1959Twelfth NightSir Toby BelchMeadow PlayersOxford Playhouse1960Gideon's FearCommander George GideonSalisbury Arts Theatre LtdSalisbury Playhouse1960The BargainDetective Sgt. BrunoTheatre Royal, Bath and St Martin's Theatre, London1961A Man for All SeasonsThomas CromwellNottingham Playhouse Theatre CompanyNottingham Playhouse (Goldsmith Street)1961–1962Richard IIIThe Old Vic, London1961–1962Julius CaesarThe Old Vic, London1961–1962IncaThe Old Vic, London1962Julius CaesarCascaOld Vic CompanyThe Old Vic, London and UK Tour1962The TempestCalibanOld Vic CompanyThe Old Vic, London and UK Tour1962The TempestCalibanOld Vic CompanyLyceum Theatre, Sheffield1963–1964CoriolanusJunius BrutusNottingham Theatre Trust LtdNottingham Playhouse1967Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are DeadT/O ExtraNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1967Three SistersT/O OrderlyNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1967–1968As You Like ItT/O First forest lordNational Theatre CompanyThe Old Vic, London1968OedipusChorusNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1968Edward IIT/O ExtraNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1968In His Own WriteDadNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1968–1969Love's Labour's LostA foresterNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1969'H' or Monologues at Front of Burning CitiesCaptain MaudNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1969Back to Methuselah: Part TwoU/S He-AncientNational TheatreThe Old Vic, London1973Dear BrutusMateyMeadow PlayersOxford Playhouse1974–1975Henry VOld Vic Tour1974–1975Henry IV, Parts I & IIOld Vic Tour1979The Servant of Two MastersPantaloneWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1979Perchance to DreamSir Amyas WendallWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1979The Eve of Saint VenusWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1979A Christmas CarolEbenezer ScroogeWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1980Spider's WebHugo BirchWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1980A Midsummer Night's DreamRobin Starveling, MoonshineWolsey Theatre CompanyWolsey Theatre, Ipswich1980Billy LiarGeoffrey FisherNottingham Playhouse Theatre CompanyNottingham Playhouse
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1947Saloon BarFredTelevision film1948MarigoldMordanTelevision film1948The Only WayFirst citizenTelevision film1956New Ramps for OldWhaleback2 episodes1957Frost at MidnightGeorge Bradmore, blacksmith1 episode1957Television World TheatreEarl of WestmorelandEpisode: "The Life of Henry V"1959Boyd Q.C.Episode: "Rope's End"1959The Case of Private HampWebbTelevision film1960Scotland YardDetective Sergeant MorganEpisode: "Used in Evidence"1960An Age of KingsConstable of France2 episodes1963The Spread of the EagleDomitius Enobarbus3 episodes1965–1972Z-CarsDave Jessop, Uncle Willy, Stan Lowe4 episodes1965A Tale of Two CitiesDefarge9 episodes1965The Mask of JanusJohnsonEpisode: "And the Fish Are Biting"1965The AvengersMasseyEpisode: "Death at Bargain Prices"1965Serjeant Musgrave's DanceWalsh3 episodes1965–1970The Wednesday PlayFrank, Garfield2 episodes1966Dixon of Dock GreenBrewsterEpisode: "Bullion"1966Emergency Ward 10Chief InstructorEpisode: "Episode #1.944"1966–1967Theatre 625Giorgio Franzia, Robert Fitzwymarc3 episodes1967Dr. Finlay's CasebookPatientEpisode: "A Happy Release"1967Doctor WhoFrank Meadows, George Meadows5 episodes1967Mickey DunneMario LombardiEpisode: "Are there any more at Home like You?"1967The InformerCrawfordEpisode: "The Sacrifice"1967Softly, SoftlyCombenEpisode: "Material Evidence"1967The GamblersLewisEpisode: "Tycoon of the Year"1970Paul TempleEmilio SartoEpisode: "Steal a Little Happiness"1970Play for TodayWorkmanEpisode: "The Hallelujah Handshake"1971DoomwatchCID SergeantEpisode: "The Logicians"1971–1972...And Mother Makes FiveMr. Campbell12 episodes1972Jason KingSvenEpisode: "Chapter One: The Company I Keep"1974Seven Faces of WomanUncle StanEpisode: "Polly Put the Kettle On"1976Rogue MuleCaptainTelevision film1976–1977Beryl's LotTom Humphries26 episodes1978All Creatures Great and SmallSoames2 episodes1978Second City FirstsWalterEpisode: "Shall I See You Now?"1978The Law CentreCraigEpisode: "The Galahad Bit"1979Coronation StreetFrank Bebbington2 episodes1980HeartlandMr. MasonEpisode: "Family"1980The Gentle TouchHooperEpisode: "Shock"
Radio YearTitleRoleStationNotes1955Saturday Night TheatreTony LumpkinBBC Home ServiceEpisode: "She Stoops to Conquer"1957Repertory in BritainGeorge Bradmore, blacksmithBBC Home ServiceEpisode: "Frost at Midnight"1958The Thursday PlaySam BaxterBBC Home ServiceEpisode: "The Larford Lad"
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1957The Secret PlacePaddy1959Tiger BayDet. Sgt. Harvey1959I'm All Right JackUnion Jack Workman1960Bottoms Up1st Man1961House of MysteryConstable1962In the DoghouseJournalistUncredited1966Sky West and CrookedPolice Sergeant1966The Wrong BoxRailway Vanman1967Maroc 7Police Patrolman1968The Strange AffairSgt. Clancy1970Three SistersOrderly1972Commuter HusbandsCharles Worth
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