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In TheSeventies, he was a frequent face in British films, notably appearing in five ''Film/CarryOn'' films (he also appeared in a sixth, but was cut for time) and starred as Creator/RobinAskwith's father in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
In TheNineties, he took a starring role in ''Heartbeat'' as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass until 2000, when a series of strokes forced him to retire.
In TheSeventies, he was a frequent face in British films, notably appearing in five ''Film/CarryOn'' films (he also appeared in a sixth, but was cut for time) and starred as Creator/RobinAskwith's father in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
In TheNineties, he took a starring role in ''Heartbeat'' as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass until 2000, when a series of strokes forced him to retire.
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InTheSeventies, The70s, he was a frequent face in British films, notably appearing in five ''Film/CarryOn'' films (he also appeared in a sixth, sixth but was cut for time) and starred starring as Creator/RobinAskwith's father in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
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->''"I've done everything in this business from acting and singing to tap dancing, opera and one-man shows. People can't understand why I still want to work at my age and I tell them it's not work. I love it."''
Bill Maynard, born Walter Frederick George Williams, (8 October 1928 -- 30 March 2018), was a British actor best known for starring in ''Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt'' and ''Series/{{Heartbeat}}''.
He began his career as a variety performer in TheFifties, but didn't start acting until 1971 in the TV play ''Paper Roses''. From 1976 to 1978, he played the titular character in the sitcom ''Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt''.
In TheSeventies, he was a frequent face in British films, notably appearing in five ''Film/CarryOn'' films (he also appeared in a sixth, but was cut for time) and starred as Creator/RobinAskwith's father in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
In TheNineties, he took a starring role in ''Heartbeat'' as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in Heartbeat until 2000, when a series of strokes forced him to retire.
He died in hospital at the age of 89 after a fall had broken his hip.
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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Mr. Dreery
* ''Film/CarryOnHenry'' (1971) -- Fawkes
* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- Fred Moore
* ''Film/CarryOnMatron'' (1972) -- Freddy
* ''Film/CarryOnAbroad'' (1972) -- Mr. Fiddler (DeletedRole)
* ''Film/CarryOnDick'' (1974) -- Bodkin
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Window Cleaner]]'' (1974) -- Mr. Lea
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1975) -- Mr. Lea
* ''Film/RobinAndMarian'' (1976) -- Mercadier
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Driving Instructor]]'' (1976) -- Mr. Lea
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions from a Holiday Camp]]'' (1977) -- Mr. Lea
* ''Literature/ThePlagueDogs'' (1982) -- Editor
[[AC:Series]]
* ''Series/CoronationStreet'', 1 episode (1970) -- Mickie Malone
* ''Series/UpPompeii'', episode "The Actors" (1970) -- Parcantus
* ''Series/TillDeathUsDoPart'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Pigeon Fancier", "Christmas Special"[[/labelnote]] (1972) -- Bert Luscombe
* ''Series/{{Sykes}}'', episode "Journey" (1972) -- Jim the Policeman
* ''Series/PlayForToday'', episode "Kisses at Fifty" (1973) -- Harry
* ''Series/LoveThyNeighbour'', episode "The G.P.O." (1973) -- Police Sergeant
* ''Series/TheSweeney'', episode "Supersnout" (1975) -- Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Quirk
* ''Series/TalesOfTheUnexpected'', episode "A Picture of a Place" (1980) -- Merv Pottinger
* ''Literature/WorzelGummidge'', 3 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"The Trial of Worzel Gummidge", "The Scarecrow Wedding", "A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake"[[/labelnote]] (1980) -- Sergeant Beetroot
* ''Series/{{Minder}}'', episode "The Second Time Around" (1984) -- Barney Todd
* ''Series/MikeAndAngelo'', episode "Mother's Birthday" (1991) -- George Luscombe
* ''Series/ScreenOne'', episode "Filipina Dreamgirls" (1991) -- George Trout
* ''Series/{{Heartbeat}}'', 155 episodes (1992-2000) -- Claude Jeremiah Greengrass
* ''Literature/DalzielAndPascoe'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Dialogues of the Dead: Part 1", "Dialogues of the Dead: Part 2"[[/labelnote]] (2002) -- Councillor Cyril Steel
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->''"I've done everything in this business from acting and singing to tap dancing, opera and one-man shows. People can't understand why I still want to work at my age and I tell them it's not work. I love it."''
Bill Maynard, born Walter Frederick George Williams, (8 October 1928 -- 30 March 2018), was a British actor best known for starring in ''Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt'' and ''Series/{{Heartbeat}}''.
He began his career as a variety performer in TheFifties, but didn't start acting until 1971 in the TV play ''Paper Roses''. From 1976 to 1978, he played the titular character in the sitcom ''Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt''.
In TheSeventies, he was a frequent face in British films, notably appearing in five ''Film/CarryOn'' films (he also appeared in a sixth, but was cut for time) and starred as Creator/RobinAskwith's father in the ''Film/ConfessionsOfASeries''.
In TheNineties, he took a starring role in ''Heartbeat'' as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in Heartbeat until 2000, when a series of strokes forced him to retire.
He died in hospital at the age of 89 after a fall had broken his hip.
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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/CarryOnLoving'' (1970) -- Mr. Dreery
* ''Film/CarryOnHenry'' (1971) -- Fawkes
* ''Film/CarryOnAtYourConvenience'' (1971) -- Fred Moore
* ''Film/CarryOnMatron'' (1972) -- Freddy
* ''Film/CarryOnAbroad'' (1972) -- Mr. Fiddler (DeletedRole)
* ''Film/CarryOnDick'' (1974) -- Bodkin
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Window Cleaner]]'' (1974) -- Mr. Lea
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Pop Performer]]'' (1975) -- Mr. Lea
* ''Film/RobinAndMarian'' (1976) -- Mercadier
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions of a Driving Instructor]]'' (1976) -- Mr. Lea
* ''[[Film/ConfessionsOfASeries Confessions from a Holiday Camp]]'' (1977) -- Mr. Lea
* ''Literature/ThePlagueDogs'' (1982) -- Editor
[[AC:Series]]
* ''Series/CoronationStreet'', 1 episode (1970) -- Mickie Malone
* ''Series/UpPompeii'', episode "The Actors" (1970) -- Parcantus
* ''Series/TillDeathUsDoPart'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Pigeon Fancier", "Christmas Special"[[/labelnote]] (1972) -- Bert Luscombe
* ''Series/{{Sykes}}'', episode "Journey" (1972) -- Jim the Policeman
* ''Series/PlayForToday'', episode "Kisses at Fifty" (1973) -- Harry
* ''Series/LoveThyNeighbour'', episode "The G.P.O." (1973) -- Police Sergeant
* ''Series/TheSweeney'', episode "Supersnout" (1975) -- Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Quirk
* ''Series/TalesOfTheUnexpected'', episode "A Picture of a Place" (1980) -- Merv Pottinger
* ''Literature/WorzelGummidge'', 3 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"The Trial of Worzel Gummidge", "The Scarecrow Wedding", "A Cup 'O Tea and a Slice 'O Cake"[[/labelnote]] (1980) -- Sergeant Beetroot
* ''Series/{{Minder}}'', episode "The Second Time Around" (1984) -- Barney Todd
* ''Series/MikeAndAngelo'', episode "Mother's Birthday" (1991) -- George Luscombe
* ''Series/ScreenOne'', episode "Filipina Dreamgirls" (1991) -- George Trout
* ''Series/{{Heartbeat}}'', 155 episodes (1992-2000) -- Claude Jeremiah Greengrass
* ''Literature/DalzielAndPascoe'', 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Dialogues of the Dead: Part 1", "Dialogues of the Dead: Part 2"[[/labelnote]] (2002) -- Councillor Cyril Steel
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