Stuart James Sherwin (16 May 1927 – 23 April 2015)[1] was a British theatre and television actor.[2] He played several parts in numerous theatre productions, and appeared in several British sitcoms, including Dad's Army (1969–1972), Are You Being Served? (1974–1976), Fawlty Towers (1979), Terry and June (1981) and Yes Minister (1982).[2][3]
Stuart Sherwin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1927 |
| Died | 23 April 2015 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre and television actor |
| Years active | 1950s–2006 |
Career edit
Sherwin was born in Weston Coyney in Staffordshire on 16 May 1927.[2] Following national service in the Army, Sherwin began his acting career in the mid-1950s as part of the Denville Players, a touring theatre troupe.[1][2] Sherwin regarded the theatre as his forte, appearing in various farces, pantomimes, and variety shows until the early 2000s.[2]
Sherwin began his television career in 1961, appearing in the comedy television film Brain Rix Presents: Will Any Gentleman? opposite Rix.[2] Sherwin later appeared in several television sitcoms co-written by David Croft, notably Dad's Army, in which he played an assistant ARP warden to Chief ARP Warden Hodges, and Are You Being Served?.[2][3] His final television role was as a man with a dog in the television sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1991).[3]
Death edit
Sherwin never married.[2] He died on 23 April 2015, aged 87, at Denville Hall in Northwood, London, a retirement home for British actors and actresses.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Stuart Sherwin". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Stuart Sherwin, actor - obituary". The Telegraph. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Stuart Sherwin". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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