Alfred Lynch was an English actor known for his roles in various film and television productions, including “The Krays,” “Look Back in Anger,” and “Doctor Who.” He was born on January 26, 1931, in London, England, and passed away on December 16, 2003, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.
Personal and Family Life
Alfred Lynch was born in the East End of London to a plumber and pursued a career in acting after serving in the army. He initially struggled with his Cockney accent, which led him to study acting at a London County Council night school. He was in a long-term relationship with fellow actor James Culliford.
Career Highlights
After gaining recognition for his talent in British cinema, Alfred became well-known for his roles in working-class stories during the 1950s and 60s. He gained greater fame with his performance in “Look Back in Anger” in 1959 and continued to work in film and theatre throughout his career. Although he slowed down his film work in the 1970s, he made a comeback with “The Krays” in 1990.
Death and Legacy
Alfred Lynch passed away at the age of 72 from cancer after a long battle. He left behind a body of work that continues to be appreciated by fans of classic British cinema. His contributions to theatre and film have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a significant figure in the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Krays | 1990-04-27 | Charlie Kray Snr |
| The Hill | 1965-06-17 | George Stevens |
| The Taming of the Shrew | 1967-03-08 | Tranio |
| The Password Is Courage | 1962-06-01 | Corporal Bill Pope |
| The Blockhouse | 1973-01-01 | Larshen |
| West 11 | 1963-10-08 | Joe Beckett |
| On the Fiddle | 1961-10-10 | Horace Pope |
| The Sea Gull | 1968-12-23 | Semyon Medvedenko |
| Horror of Darkness | 1965-03-10 | Peter |
| Your Name’s Not God, It’s Edgar | 1968-12-09 | |
| Bis ans Ende der Welt | 1991-09-12 | Old Man Alfred |
| Two and Two Make Six | 1962-05-01 | Thomas ‘Tom’ Ernest Bennett |
| Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric | 1989-11-15 | Commander Millington |
| Look Back in Anger | 1959-09-15 | 2nd Commercial Traveller |
| Loophole | 1981-06-25 | Harry |
| The Oresteia | 1983-10-09 | Aegisthus |
| Second Best | 1994-09-30 | Edward |
| The Secret Agent | 1992-10-28 | The Professor |
| Bewitched | 1983-07-08 | Saul Rutledge |
| House of Character | 1968-01-10 | Bisthorpe |
| Already It’s Tomorrow | 1961-11-06 | Unnamed Man |
| On the Razzle | 1983-03-01 | Weinberl |
| 55 Days at Peking | 1963-05-06 | Gerald (uncredited) |
| Prisoner and Escort | 1964-04-05 | Jupp |
| Going Straight | 1978-02-24 | |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Commander Millington |
| Lovejoy | 1986-01-10 | Gideon |
| A Tale of Two Cities | 1989-05-21 | Jerry Cruncher |
| Pie in the Sky | 1994-03-13 | Bill Pritchard |
| The Wednesday Play | 1964-09-30 | Peter Young |
| Manhunt | 1970-01-02 | Squadron Leader Jimmy Briggs |
| Tales of the Tardis | 2023-11-01 | Commander Millington |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Whittaker |
| Armchair Theatre | 1956-07-08 | Jupp |