Bernard Cribbins, a familiar face from the Doctor Who series. AP photo
British actor Bernard CribbinsHugely popular in the UK for his roles in the Doctor Who television series and voice of the children’s show The Wombles, he has died at the age of 93, his agent announced Thursday.
The veteran actor was also known for his roles in the film franchise continuefilms that for almost three decades, between the 1950s and 1970s, portrayed British society with humor.
Likewise, audiences will always associate it with the film. Children of the railways (the boys on the train1970), inwhich brings the Albert Perks character to life in this classic vintage melodrama.
Bernard Cribbins worked with Alfred Hitchcock on “Frenzy”. AP photo
Even with Hitchcock
As an example of his versatility, Cribbins also worked with director Alfred Hitchcock Frenzy (1972) and also with the brilliant comic Giovanni Cleeseof the Monty Pythonin the legendary sitcom Fawlty Towers.
“Bernard’s contribution to the British entertainment industry is beyond question. He was unique and represented the best of his generationEveryone who has had the pleasure of meeting and working with him will be greatly missed, ”said his agent, Gavin Barker.
cribs rHe received the Order of the British Empire in 2011 (OBE) at an event held at Buckingham Palace in London in recognition of his long professional career.
Bernard Cribbins, with actresses Sally Thomsett and Jenny Agutter, in “Continua”.
“He worked well in his 90s and recently appeared in Doctor who and series (children). He lost his wife, Gill, to whom he was married for 66 years last year, “the agent added.
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