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Bernard Cribbins OBE 29-12-1928 to 28-07-2022
Sad news this morning that one of my all time favourite British actors passed away today at the age of 93. And what a 93 years they were. Perhaps best known in recent years for his recurring role as Donna Noble's grandfather Wilfred Mott in BBC's Sci-fi serial Dr. Who. However, that was by no means Bernard's first appearance in the Dr. Who franchise. 42 years earlier he had appeared in a Movie spin off of the TV series Dr. Who which at that time had yet to achieve the status of 'cult' it has since become. He played a young policeman called Tom Campbell thus beginning a long tradition of miss-continuity (LOL) in Dr. Who. The two photos I've glued together show Cribbins as Tom Campbell in the 1966 film, Daleks Invasion of Earth 2150.AD alongside iconic British actor Peter Cushing as the Doctor and 42 years later in 2008 playing Wilfred alongside David Tennent in the 21st century re-boot of the series.
Despite his tremendously popular appearances in Dr. Who they only accounted for a tiny part of his gigantic acting portfolio. He came to prominence as a comedy actor during the heyday of the Ealing film studios comedies of the 1960s including a few appearances in the legendary 'Carry On' films. During the 1970s he became a huge favourite on BBC children's TV voicing the characters of the stop-motion serial 'The Wombles' and telling stories on Jackanory. I for one will always remember his magnificent vocal characterizations and particularly the cry of 'Never More' by Arabel's Raven, Mortimer. As well as children's TV he regularly appeared on panel games throughout the 70s to the 2000s both on TV and radio. Added to these he regularly appeared on stage and in movies, notably The Railway Children. Also well known for his voice work on adverts and audio books. Cribbins originated the role of Dangerous Davis the Last Detective on film before Peter Davidson took it on for TV, once again reconnecting Cribbins with Dr. Who. Continuing to act well into old age. This multi-talented and delightful man had been trained as a paratrooper during his national service in 1947. Returning to the theatre afterwards he sang comic songs, performed small parts in theatres and worked as an assistant stage manager before hitting the big time. Happily married to former actress Gillian McBarnet for 66 years. After so many years together Gillian's death in 2021 must have been a blow to Bernard. Indicative of his varied and lengthy career he entitled his autobiography: Bernard Who ? 75 Years of Doing Just About Everything'. In February 2022 he secured the right to record his book in his own voice. whether or not he completed it I know not but will certainly buy it if he did.
Rest Peacefully Bernard and thank you for entertaining me so happily for so many years
Bernard Cribbins OBE 29-12-1928 to 28-07-2022
Sad news this morning that one of my all time favourite British actors passed away today at the age of 93. And what a 93 years they were. Perhaps best known in recent years for his recurring role as Donna Noble's grandfather Wilfred Mott in BBC's Sci-fi serial Dr. Who. However, that was by no means Bernard's first appearance in the Dr. Who franchise. 42 years earlier he had appeared in a Movie spin off of the TV series Dr. Who which at that time had yet to achieve the status of 'cult' it has since become. He played a young policeman called Tom Campbell thus beginning a long tradition of miss-continuity (LOL) in Dr. Who. The two photos I've glued together show Cribbins as Tom Campbell in the 1966 film, Daleks Invasion of Earth 2150.AD alongside iconic British actor Peter Cushing as the Doctor and 42 years later in 2008 playing Wilfred alongside David Tennent in the 21st century re-boot of the series.
Despite his tremendously popular appearances in Dr. Who they only accounted for a tiny part of his gigantic acting portfolio. He came to prominence as a comedy actor during the heyday of the Ealing film studios comedies of the 1960s including a few appearances in the legendary 'Carry On' films. During the 1970s he became a huge favourite on BBC children's TV voicing the characters of the stop-motion serial 'The Wombles' and telling stories on Jackanory. I for one will always remember his magnificent vocal characterizations and particularly the cry of 'Never More' by Arabel's Raven, Mortimer. As well as children's TV he regularly appeared on panel games throughout the 70s to the 2000s both on TV and radio. Added to these he regularly appeared on stage and in movies, notably The Railway Children. Also well known for his voice work on adverts and audio books. Cribbins originated the role of Dangerous Davis the Last Detective on film before Peter Davidson took it on for TV, once again reconnecting Cribbins with Dr. Who. Continuing to act well into old age. This multi-talented and delightful man had been trained as a paratrooper during his national service in 1947. Returning to the theatre afterwards he sang comic songs, performed small parts in theatres and worked as an assistant stage manager before hitting the big time. Happily married to former actress Gillian McBarnet for 66 years. After so many years together Gillian's death in 2021 must have been a blow to Bernard. Indicative of his varied and lengthy career he entitled his autobiography: Bernard Who ? 75 Years of Doing Just About Everything'. In February 2022 he secured the right to record his book in his own voice. whether or not he completed it I know not but will certainly buy it if he did.
Rest Peacefully Bernard and thank you for entertaining me so happily for so many years