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Margaret Whiting (1961-1987)
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Colin Blakely: Northern Irish actor (1930–1987).
Born (died at age 56).
Colin Blakely has 23 credits in our database.
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Biography
Colin George Edward Blakely (23 September 1930 – 7 May 1987) was a Northern Irish stage and screen actor. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Sidney Lumet's Equus (1977), and was nominated twice for a Best Actor in Television (1970, 1987). He was also an Olivier Award nominee. According to the British Film Institute, Blakely's "chunky form and rumpled, good-natured features tended to direct him towards hero's-friend roles, but there was also an impressive toughness and intensity about his work."
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How old was Colin Blakely?
Colin Blakely was born on and passed away on at the age of 56.
What movies or shows has Colin Blakely been in?
Colin Blakely has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include Murder on the Orient Express (2017), The World of Don Camillo (1984), King Lear (1983), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), The Dogs of War (1980).
Where can I find more information about Colin Blakely?
You can find more about Colin Blakely on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.