The Resume

(April 22, 1925-August 5, 2015)
Born in London, United Kingdom
Portrayed Arthur Daily in the ITV series 'Minder' (1979-94) and Flash Harry in the 'St. Trinian's' film series (1954-66)
Also appeared in the films 'Henry V' (1944), 'Lady Godiva Rides Again' (1951), 'Scrooge' (1951), 'Folly To Be Wise' (1953), 'Our Girl Friday' (1953), 'An Inspector Calls' (1954), 'Cleopatra' (1963), 'The Vampire Lovers' (1970), 'The Blue Bird' (1976), 'The End of Innocence' (1990) and 'Mary Reilly' (1996)
With 'Minder' co-star Dennis Waterman, recorded the single 'What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors?' (1983)

Why he might be annoying:

He was born in a borough of London named 'Tooting.'
At 14, he walked out of school, got a part in a touring musical, and sent his parents the telegram 'Gone on the stage, will write.'
His early acting career was hindered by a strong cockney accent.
He was typecast as rogues.

Why he might not be annoying:

He served in the Royal Air Force (1944-47).
He credited the mentoring of Alistair Sim for his successes in comedy.
He was so convincing as the unscrupulous Arthur Daily that he had trouble getting people to accept checks from him.
Upon appearing in the BBC drama 'A Class Apart' at age 82, he noted, 'Actors don't retire. They just stop getting work.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Actors Who Think They Can Sing
• Born on Earth Day [April 22nd] (Ranked: 1925)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 28]
• Celebrities who Served in World War II [1939-45]
• I Did Not Graduate High School [C-E]
• I Died in 2015 (Ranked: 90)
• I Portrayed Scrooge
• I was Adopted or Orphaned
• Look at Me, I Tip My Hat To You
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Top Hat
• Profiles 28751-29000 (Ranked: 28776)
• Served in World War II
• Tops of the Pops [UK] Guest Performers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 81 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying