Anthony Cecil John Dawes (10 February 1928 – 21 January 2021) was an English character actor, who appeared in a number of roles in film, television and on stage during a career which spanned from 1951 to 2006.BAFTA In Memory of... Anthony Dawes
Life and career Dawes was born in Felixstowe, Suffolk in February 1928. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1951.RADA: Anthony Dawes His roles on television included The Avengers, Fawlty Towers, Z-Cars and The Kenny Everett Television Show. He also had some minor film roles, including Barry Lyndon (1975).
He died in Chelsea, London in January 2021 at the age of 92 following a short illness.Telegraph: Anthony Dawes death announcementHoly Trinity Church Sloane Square, Weekly News, Sunday January 24th 2021 He was survived by his wife, Lesley, and his daughter, Stephanie.Holy Trinity Sloane Square: Prayers
Selected filmography The Avengers (1967) [EPIC] - Silent Actor Z-Cars (1968–1972) – various roles Upstairs, Downstairs (1973) – Breeze Follow That Dog (1974) – Insp. Bridges Barry Lyndon (1975) – British soldier My Brother's Keeper (1975–1976) – Mr. Chivers The Dick Emery Show (1975–1981) – various roles Grange Hill (1979) – Mr. Golightly Fawlty Towers (1979) – Mr. Libson The Two Ronnies (1980) Yes Minister (1981) – Committee Chairman BBC2 Playhouse (1981–1982) – various roles Minder (1982) – Mr. Notting QC The Kenny Everett Television Show (1983) – various roles Who, Sir? Me, Sir? (1985) – Headmaster Never Come Back (1990, TV Series) – Embury Keeping Up Appearances (1991) – The Jeweller Hollyoaks (1996) – Mr. St. John Thomas Time Trumpet (2006)
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Aveleyman: Anthony Dawes British Comedy Guide: Anthony Dawes