Bill Travers

Bill Travers

Deceased · Born: Jan 3, 1922 · Died: Mar 29, 1994

Known For

GorgoGorgo
Born FreeBorn Free
Duel at DiabloDuel at Diablo
Ring of Bright WaterRing of Bright Water

Personal Details

BornJan 3, 1922 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK
Spouse

  • Virginia McKenna

    ( Sep 20, 1957 to Mar 29, 1994 )

  • Patricia Raine

    ( Dec 2, 1950 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Penelope Wilton (Niece or Nephew)
  • Lily Travers (Grandchild)

Biography

Bill Travers, a renowned British actor and producer, entered the world on January 3, 1922, in the charming city of Newcastle upon Tyne, located in the picturesque county of Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he garnered recognition for his captivating performances in a variety of films, including the critically acclaimed "Ring of Bright Water" (1969),the heartwarming "Born Free" (1966),and the thought-provoking "The Seventh Sin" (1957). Travers' personal life was marked by two significant relationships, first with the talented actress Virginia McKenna, and later with Patricia Raine. Tragically, his life came to a close on March 29, 1994, in the quaint town of Dorking, situated in the beautiful county of Surrey, England, United Kingdom.

Career

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1973
The Belstone Fox
The Belstone Fox as Tod
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1971
The Lion Who Thought He Was People
The Lion Who Thought He Was People
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1969
Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water as Graham Merrill
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An Elephant Called Slowly
An Elephant Called Slowly as Bill
{"id":11852,"title":"Duel at Diablo","year":"1966","character":"Scotty McAllister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/duel-at-diablo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11852.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Duel at Diablo
Duel at Diablo as Scotty McAllister
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Born Free
Born Free as George Adamson
{"id":96235,"title":"Gorgo","year":"1961","character":"Joe Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gorgo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96235.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96235.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Gorgo
Gorgo as Joe Ryan
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Two Living, One Dead
Two Living, One Dead as Andersson
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The Green Helmet
The Green Helmet as Greg Rafferty
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Invasion Quartet
Invasion Quartet
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1959
The Bridal Path
The Bridal Path as Ewan
{"id":173928,"title":"Storm Over Jamaica","year":"1958","character":"Douglas Lockwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/storm-over-jamaica","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173928.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173928.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Storm Over Jamaica
Storm Over Jamaica as Douglas Lockwood
{"id":66723,"title":"The Barretts of Wimpole Street","year":"1957","character":"Robert Browning","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-barretts-of-wimpole-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66723.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
The Barretts of Wimpole Street as Robert Browning
{"id":66792,"title":"Big Time Operators","year":"1957","character":"Matt Spenser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-time-operators","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66792.jpg"},"released":1}
Big Time Operators
Big Time Operators as Matt Spenser
{"id":173988,"title":"The Seventh Sin","year":"1957","character":"Walter Carwin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-sin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173988.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173988.jpg"},"released":1}
The Seventh Sin
The Seventh Sin as Walter Carwin
{"id":96467,"title":"Bhowani Junction","year":"1956","character":"Patrick Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bhowani-junction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96467.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Bhowani Junction
Bhowani Junction as Patrick Taylor
{"id":67194,"title":"Footsteps in the Fog","year":"1955","character":"David Macdonald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/footsteps-in-the-fog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67194.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Footsteps in the Fog
Footsteps in the Fog as David Macdonald
{"id":96504,"title":"Wee Geordie","year":"1955","character":"Geordie Mac Taggart","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wee-geordie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96504.jpg"},"released":1}
Wee Geordie
Wee Geordie as Geordie Mac Taggart
{"id":67391,"title":"Romeo and Juliet","year":"1954","character":"Benvolio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romeo-and-juliet-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67391.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet as Benvolio
{"id":67620,"title":"The Shadow Man","year":"1953","character":"Nigel Langley - Barbara's date","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67620.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man as Nigel Langley - Barbara's date
{"id":82652,"title":"Woman in Hiding","year":"1953","character":"Victor Tasman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/woman-in-hiding-1953","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82652.jpg"},"released":1}
Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding as Victor Tasman
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The Square Ring
The Square Ring as Rowdie Rawlings
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Undercover Agent
Undercover Agent as Rex
{"id":68085,"title":"Outpost in Malaya","year":"1952","character":"Planter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/outpost-in-malaya","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68085.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68085.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Outpost in Malaya
Outpost in Malaya as Planter (uncredited)
{"id":68239,"title":"Holiday Week","year":"1952","character":"Bob Slater","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/holiday-week","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68239.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68239.jpg"},"released":1}
Holiday Week
Holiday Week as Bob Slater
{"id":35650,"title":"The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men","year":"1952","character":"Posse Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-robin-hood-and-his-merrie-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35650.jpg"},"released":1}
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men as Posse Man
{"id":14436,"title":"The Browning Version","year":"1951","character":"Fletcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-browning-version-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14436.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Browning Version
The Browning Version as Fletcher
{"id":174544,"title":"Trio","year":"1950","character":"Fellowes (segment Mr. Know-It-All)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trio-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174544.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Trio
Trio as Fellowes (segment Mr. Know-It-All)
{"id":82771,"title":"The Wooden Horse","year":"1950","character":"Prisoner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wooden-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82771.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wooden Horse
The Wooden Horse as Prisoner (uncredited)
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1969
An Elephant Called Slowly
An Elephant Called Slowly as Writer
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Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water as Screenplay
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1971
The Lion Who Thought He Was People
The Lion Who Thought He Was People as Director, Writer