Derek Deadman

Derek Deadman

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1940 · Died: Nov 22, 2014

1980

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1940 Fulham, London, England, UK
Parents
  • George Deadman
  • Edith Deadman
Relatives
  • Luke Deadman (Grandchild)
  • Ari Deadman (Grandchild)

Biography

Derek Deadman, a British actor of exceptional caliber, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with a staggering array of remarkable performances that have cemented his status as a respected thespian.

As his illustrious career unfolded, Deadman made a particularly notable appearance in the esteemed RAF sitcom "Get Some In!", where he brought to life the character of Rankin in not one, but two unforgettable episodes, in the years 1975 and 1978, respectively.

Lynton Kwesi Smith's portrayal of Ringo in the beloved television series "Never the Twain" was instrumental in solidifying his reputation as a household name. Throughout the show's decade-long run, from 1981 to 1991, Smith breathed life into the character, bringing him to the forefront of audiences' attention in a remarkable 39 out of the 66 episodes.

Beyond his extensive television career, Jamie Parker has also made a substantial impact in the world of cinema, with a plethora of appearances in British films that have left a lasting impression on audiences. While his roles may not always have been leading, they have consistently been memorable and have added to his growing reputation as a talented actor. One of his most notable film credits is undoubtedly his portrayal of Tom, the affable barman of The Leaky Cauldron, in the much-loved fantasy film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", a role that has cemented his status as a beloved figure in the world of British cinema.

Derek Deadman's multifaceted acting talents have granted him the capacity to assume a vast array of characters throughout his illustrious career, exemplified by his chilling performance as a merciless Sontaran Commander in the Doctor Who serial "The Invasion of Time", a testament to his remarkable adaptability and range.

Additionally, his notable appearance as Robert in the beloved cult classic film "Time Bandits" serves as a poignant reminder of his enduring impact on the realm of British entertainment, a testament to his unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to transcend generations.

As a result, it is undeniable that Derek Deadman has left an indelible mark on the world of British entertainment, a legacy that will undoubtedly continue to inspire and captivate audiences for years to come.

Career

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2001
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as Bartender in Leaky Cauldron
{"id":53283,"title":"Crush","year":"2001","character":"Little Crematorium Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crush-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53283.jpg"},"released":1}
Crush
Crush as Little Crematorium Man
{"id":54674,"title":"Honest","year":"2000","character":"Night Watchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54674.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54674.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Honest
Honest as Night Watchman
{"id":4965,"title":"Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves","year":"1991","character":"Kneelock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/robin-hood-prince-of-thieves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gsugq4vucu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gsugq4vucu0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":59532,"title":"Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!","year":"1991","character":"Various Roles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/benny-hills-world-tour-new-york-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59532.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":34734,"title":"The Sign of Four","year":"1987","character":"Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sign-of-four","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34734.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":9962,"title":"The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes","year":1987,"character":"Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9962.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161938,"title":"Lost in London","year":"1985","character":"Deli Stall Owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-in-london-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161938.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161938.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Lost in London
Lost in London as Deli Stall Owner
{"id":8797,"title":"Morons from Outer Space","year":"1985","character":"Man in Car","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/morons-from-outer-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8797.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8797.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7111,"title":"Brazil","year":"1985","character":"Bill - Dept. of Works","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brazil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/37bj90jid33g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/37bj90jid33g.jpg"},"released":1}
Brazil
Brazil as Bill - Dept. of Works
{"id":5125,"title":"National Lampoon's European Vacation","year":"1985","character":"Taxi Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-lampoons-european-vacation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2a9ap9ujfe3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2a9ap9ujfe3g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":63207,"title":"The Beggar's Opera","year":"1983","character":"Drawer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beggars-opera-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63207.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63207.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":3011,"title":"Never Say Never Again","year":"1983","character":"Shrublands Porter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/never-say-never-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ul60uem4500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ul60uem4500.jpg"},"released":1}
Never Say Never Again
Never Say Never Again as Shrublands Porter
{"id":162666,"title":"Funny Money","year":"1982","character":"Taxi Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/funny-money-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162666.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Funny Money
Funny Money as Taxi Driver
{"id":13625,"title":"The Scarlet Pimpernel","year":"1982","character":"Handler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-scarlet-pimpernel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13625.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8534,"title":"Never the Twain","year":1982,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/never-the-twain","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8534.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8534.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5139,"title":"Time Bandits","year":"1981","character":"Robert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/time-bandits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ukiipu8sgt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ukiipu8sgt0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":22907,"title":"The Apple","year":"1980","character":"Bulldog","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apple","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22907.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22907.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Apple
The Apple as Bulldog
{"id":80950,"title":"A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square","year":"1980","character":"Nobby Flowers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-nightingale-sang-in-berkeley-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80950.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":63867,"title":"The Taming of the Shrew","year":"1980","character":"Nicholas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-taming-of-the-shrew-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63867.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63867.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":85965,"title":"Doing Time","year":"1979","character":"Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doing-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85965.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Doing Time
Doing Time as Cooper
{"id":80916,"title":"The Knowledge","year":"1979","character":"Man in Dole Queue","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-knowledge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80916.jpg"},"released":1}
The Knowledge
The Knowledge as Man in Dole Queue
{"id":163331,"title":"BBC2 Play of the Week","year":"1978","character":"Luis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc2-play-of-the-week","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163331.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163331.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep as Customer in Bookshop
{"id":1404,"title":"The Sweeney","year":1978,"character":"Curry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-sweeney","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81409,"title":"The Glitterball","year":"1977","character":"Ice Cream Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-glitterball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81409.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81409.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Glitterball
The Glitterball as Ice Cream Man
{"id":22578,"title":"Jabberwocky","year":"1977","character":"Apprentice Armourer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jabberwocky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/787temgnl2a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/787temgnl2a0.jpg"},"released":1}
Jabberwocky
Jabberwocky as Apprentice Armourer
{"id":10390,"title":"Doctor Who","year":1977,"character":"Stor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/doctor-who-1975","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1c95o1t6mauo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1c95o1t6mauo.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64398,"title":"Queen Kong","year":"1976","character":"Cockney (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queen-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64398.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Queen Kong
Queen Kong as Cockney (uncredited)
{"id":164648,"title":"What Next?","year":"1974","character":"Lenny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-next","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164648.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
What Next?
What Next? as Lenny
{"id":165303,"title":"The Darwin Adventure","year":"1972","character":"Man #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-darwin-adventure","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165303.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165303.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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The Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales as The Pardoner