A scholar of the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bernard Bresslaw's burgeoning talent was first recognized by the renowned actor and director Laurence Olivier, thereby securing his professional footing within the entertainment industry. Subsequently, his association with the iconic "Carry On" franchise film, which had already been preceded by his earlier typecasting in the television series "The Army Game" (1957),solidified his status as a beloved comedic figure. However, just as he was poised to expand his artistic horizons through a diverse range of stage performances, tragedy struck in 1993, when, mere moments before taking the stage in Regent's Park, London, to portray a character in the classical comedy "The Taming Of The Shrew", Bernard Bresslaw suffered a sudden and devastating heart attack, ultimately passing away at the age of 59.
Personal Details
BornFeb 25, 1934 Stepney, London, England, UK
Biography
Career
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1993

Leon the Pig Farmer as Rabbi Hartmann
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1983

Krull as Cyclops
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1980

Hawk the Slayer as Gort, the Giant
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1979

The Fifth Musketeer as Bernard
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1977

Jabberwocky as The Landlord
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That's Carry On! as Various Characters
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Joseph Andrews as Parson Trulliber
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1975

Carry on Behind as Arthur Upmore
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One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing as Fan Choy
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1974

Carry on Dick as Sir Roger Daley
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Old Drac as Pottinger
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1973

Carry on Christmas as Bodkin Pod / Boll / 1st Dart Player / Capt Ffing-Burke / 5th Ballerina / Little John / Policeman.
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Carry on Girls as Peter Potter
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1972

Carry on Abroad as Brother Bernard
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Carry on Matron as Ernie Bragg
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1971

Up Pompeii as Gorgo
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The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins as Mr. Violet (segment "Avarice")
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Carry on at Your Convenience as Bernie Hulke
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1970

Carry on Up the Jungle as Upsidaisi
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Carry on Loving as Gripper Burke
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Carry on Again Christmas as Rollicky Bill
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Spring and Port Wine as Lorry Driver
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1969

Carry on Camping as Bernie Lugg
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Carry on Christmas as Bob Cratchit / Frank N. Stein's Monster / Spirit of Christmas Future / Convent Girl / Town Crier / Policeman
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Moon Zero Two as Harry
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1968

Carry on Up the Khyber as Bungdit Din
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1967

Carry on Doctor as Ken Biddle
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Carry on Follow That Camel as Sheikh Abdul Abulbul
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1966

Carry on Screaming! as Sockett
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Morgan! as Policeman
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1965

Carry on Cowboy as Little Heap
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1963

The Dream Maker as Parsons
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1960
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1959

Too Many Crooks as Snowdrop
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The Ugly Duckling as Henry Jekyll / Teddy Hyde
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Carry on Nurse as Ted York
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1958

I Only Arsked! as Excused Boots Bisley
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Blood of the Vampire as Tall Sneak Thief
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1957

High Tide at Noon as Tom Robey
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1956

Up in the World as Williams
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Satellite in the Sky as Technician (uncredited)
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1955

The Glass Tomb as Ivan The Terrible
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1954

The Men of Sherwood Forest as Garth