Jack Melford | |
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Born | John Kenneth George Melford Smith 5 September 1899 |
Died | 22 October 1972 | (aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1911–1971 |
John Kenneth George Melford Smith (5 September 1899 – 22 October 1972) was a British stage, film and television actor. [1] [2]
Melford was the younger brother of screenwriter and film director Austin Melford. [3] On stage from the age of 12, Melford made his film debut in 1931. [3] As well as appearing in various films and television shows, he also played Menelaus in the Doctor Who story The Myth Makers. [4] [5]
He appeared in Danger Man (1960) as Caldwell in "The Lonely Chair".
His daughter Jill Melford was an actress. [6]
Jack Melford | |
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Born | John Kenneth George Melford Smith 5 September 1899 |
Died | 22 October 1972 | (aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1911–1971 |
John Kenneth George Melford Smith (5 September 1899 – 22 October 1972) was a British stage, film and television actor. [1] [2]
Melford was the younger brother of screenwriter and film director Austin Melford. [3] On stage from the age of 12, Melford made his film debut in 1931. [3] As well as appearing in various films and television shows, he also played Menelaus in the Doctor Who story The Myth Makers. [4] [5]
He appeared in Danger Man (1960) as Caldwell in "The Lonely Chair".
His daughter Jill Melford was an actress. [6]