Alan Webb was an English actor best known for his roles in The Great Train Robbery (1978), King Lear (1970), and The Taming of the Shrew (1967). He was born on July 2, 1906, in York, England, and passed away on June 22, 1982, in Sussex, England.
Personal and Family Life
Alan Webb was born as Alan Norton Fletcher Webb. He served in the Royal Navy prior to fully dedicating himself to acting. Webb enjoyed reading and gardening, which reflected his quiet and introspective nature throughout his life.
Career Highlights
Alan Webb had a notable career on stage and screen. He was once offered the role of the first Doctor in Doctor Who but did not take it. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in 1968 for his performance in “I Never Sang for My Father.” Webb’s richness in talent and versatility made him a beloved figure in the acting community.
Death and Legacy
Alan Webb passed away on June 22, 1982, leaving behind a rich legacy of performances in film and theater. His role in classic films and his impactful contributions to the arts have made him a remembered and respected figure in English cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Campanadas a medianoche | 1965-12-22 | Justice Shallow |
| I racconti di Canterbury | 1972-09-02 | Old Man |
| The First Great Train Robbery | 1978-12-14 | Edgar Trent |
| The Taming of the Shrew | 1967-03-08 | Gremio |
| Challenge to Lassie | 1949-10-31 | James Brown |
| Women in Love | 1969-09-13 | Thomas Crich |
| The Pumpkin Eater | 1964-07-16 | Mr. Armitage – Jake’s father |
| Entertaining Mr. Sloane | 1970-04-08 | Kemp (“Dadda”) |
| The Deadly Game | 1982-07-22 | Joseph Pillet |
| The Seagull | 1978-02-05 | Sorin |
| Country | 1981-10-20 | Sir Piers Blair |
| Lease of Life | 1954-10-18 | Dr. Pembury |
| The Silent Enemy | 1958-03-04 | British Consul |
| The Duellists | 1977-08-31 | Chevalier du Rivarol |
| The Changeling | 1974-01-20 | Vermandero |
| King Rat | 1965-10-27 | Brant |
| The Scapegoat | 1959-08-06 | Inspector |
| The Cruel Sea | 1953-02-24 | Admiral Murray-Forbes (uncredited) |
| The Rainbirds | 1971-02-11 | Grandfather |
| Cows | 1972-02-24 | Herbert |
| Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont | 1973-10-18 | Mr. Osmond |
| Nicholas and Alexandra | 1971-11-29 | Yurovsky |
| The Third Secret | 1964-02-02 | Alden Hoving |
| The Holy Terror | 1965-04-07 | William Nightingale |
| The Astonished Heart | 1950-03-17 | Sir Reginald |
| West of Zanzibar | 1954-03-24 | Alan, Bob’s Boss (uncredited) |
| Dear Brutus | 1981-01-27 | Lob |
| Rough Cut | 1980-06-19 | Sir Samuel Sacks |
| The Horsemen | 1971-08-16 | Gardi Gay (uncredited) |