Terry Duggan
Terence A. Duggan (15 April 1932 – 1 May 2008) was a British comedian and actor who had a successful career in cabaret and variety, and played numerous character roles on television.
Terry Duggan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terence A. Duggan 15 April 1932 |
| Died | 1 May 2008 (aged 76) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1966–2000 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Duggan was born in Hoxton, London. From the 1960s through the 1980s, he appeared on such television series as Are You Being Served?, The Bill, Bob Martin, Only Fools and Horses, Please Sir! and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). He also performed pantomime, frequently teaming with his wife, the actress Anna Karen.[1] He also appeared in different roles with her on six occasions in the ITV sitcom On the Buses, as well as in the spin-off movie On the Buses (1971).[2]
He was also a stand-up comedian who was noted for his drunk sketches in which he portrayed an inebriated man, a concept earlier popularised by Freddie Frinton and Jimmy James. Besides practising theatrical performance from childhood, he learned acrobatics which led to film stuntman roles. Duggan was also a member of the entertainers' charity The Grand Order of Water Rats.[1]
Personal life and death
Duggan died on 1 May 2008, aged 76, following a long illness.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Poor Cow | 2nd Prisoner | |
| 1967 | The Mini-Affair | 1st Witness | |
| 1968 | 2001: A Space Odyssey | Ape Attacked by Leopard | |
| 1968 | Touch of Leather | Pete | |
| 1969 | The Nine Ages of Nakedness | The Policeman | Segment "The Theatre" |
| 1969 | A Nice Girl Like Me | Radio Cab Driver | Uncredited |
| 1970 | Clegg | 3rd Torpedo | |
| 1970 | Performance | Pully | Uncredited |
| 1970 | The Horror of Frankenstein | First Bandit | |
| 1971 | On the Buses | Nobby | |
| 1971 | Family Life | Unknown | |
| 1976 | Schizo | Editor | |
| 1977 | What's Up Nurse! | Old Salt | |
| 1979 | Murder by Decree | Danny | |
| 1991 | Riff-Raff | Boss in Office | |
| 1996 | Beautiful Thing | Kevin | |
| 1999 | Weak at Denise | Hostile model flyer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Knight Errant Limited | Horace Mendoza | Episode: "The Pocket Atlas" |
| 1967 | Adam Adamant Lives! | Villain (uncredited) | Episode: "The Tunnel of Death" |
| 1967 | The Informer | Book Reader | Episode: "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" |
| 1967 | The Wednesday Play | 2nd Prisoner
Jean the Undertaker |
2 episodes |
| 1968 | Doctor Who | I E Guard (uncredited) | 2 episodes |
| 1969 | The Newcomers | Tompkins | 2 episodes |
| 1969 | Wink to Me Only | 2nd Man | Episode: "The Lost Chord" |
| 1969 | The Gold Robbers | Bailey | Episode: "The Cover Plan" |
| 1969 | Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) | Jackson | Episode: "The House on the Haunted Hill" |
| 1969 | Please Sir! | Harry | Episode: "Mixed Doubles" |
| 1969 | Rembrandt | Rembrandt's brother | Television film |
| 1970 | Manhunt | Verdon | Episode: "One More River" |
| 1971 | An Apple a Day | Unknown | Television film |
| 1971 | The Fenn Street Gang | Barman | 2 episodes |
| 1971 | The Basil Brush Show | Unknown | Episode: "Basil in Pantoland" |
| 1969–1972 | On the Buses | Various | 5 episodes |
| 1973 | Justice | Robinson | Episode: "One for the Road" |
| 1973 | Sykes | Bus Driver | Episode: "Uniform" |
| 1972–1974 | Dixon of Dock Green | Various | 4 episodes |
| 1974 | The Prince of Denmark | Delivery Man | Episode: #1.2 |
| 1976 | A Place to Hide | Bruno Valenta | 5 episodes |
| 1976 | Yus, My Dear | George | 2 episodes |
| 1977 | Are You Being Served? | The Red Indian Father | Episode: "A Change Is as Good as a Rest" |
| 1977 | The Fosters | Belligerent Man | Episode: "Home and Away" |
| 1977 | Mr. Big | Thug | Episode: "Vote for Rocksburgh" |
| 1978 | The Mike Reid Show | Unknown | Episode: #1.5 |
| 1978 | Return of the Saint | Rex | Episode: "Tower Bridge Is Falling Down" |
| 1979 | Play for Today | Caretaker | Episode: "Billy" |
| 1979 | Mind Your Language | Man in Park | Episode: "Guilty or Not Guilty" |
| 1982 | Father Charlie | Man in car | Episode: "Miracles Take a Little Longer" |
| 1982 | Only Fools and Horses | Council cleansing lorry driver | Episode: "Ashes to Ashes" |
| 1983 | Potter | 2nd Motorist | Episode: #3.3 |
| 1983 | Just Good Friends | the Workman | Episode: "Fatherly Advice" |
| 1984 | Dream Stuffing | Charlie | Episode: #1.8 |
| 1992 | The Camomile Lawn | Taximan | Episode: #1.1 |
| 1991–1992 | The Bill | Caretaker
Park Attendant |
2 episodes |
| 1994 | Class Act | Fred | Episode: #1.1 |
| 1995 | Poirot | Butcher | Episode: "Hickory Dickory Dock" |
| 1995 | London's Burning | Roy | Episode: #8.4 |
| 2000 | Bob Martin | Duke | Episode: "The X-Files" |
References
- Newley, Patrick; Ellacott, Nigel (23 June 2008). "Terry Duggan". The Stage. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
- "Terry Duggan". IMDb. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
External links
- Terry Duggan at IMDb