Andrew Faulds was an American actor, best known for his roles in “Campanadas a medianoche,” “Jason and the Argonauts,” and “Cleopatra.” Born on March 1, 1923, in Isoko, Tanganyika, he later became involved in British politics as a member of the Labour Party.
Personal and Family Life
Andrew Faulds came from a missionary family and was educated at institutions such as George Watson’s in Edinburgh and Glasgow University. He married Bunty Whitfield in 1945, and they shared a lifetime together until his passing. Faulds trained at the Perth Repertory Theatre and the Glasgow Citizens Theatre, which helped launch his career in acting.
Career Overview
Faulds began his acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1948 but gained fame as a radio actor by playing Jet Morgan in the BBC’s “Journey into Space.” His strong anti-racist beliefs influenced his entry into politics, where he served as a Labour MP from 1966 to 1997, advocating for various causes, especially the Palestinian issue.
Death and Legacy
Andrew Faulds passed away on May 31, 2000, in Stratford-on-Avon, England. His contributions to both acting and politics left a lasting impact, especially in promoting social justice and equality. His commitment to his beliefs might have hindered his political advancement but solidified his reputation as a principled individual.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Campanadas a medianoche | 1965-12-22 | Westmoreland |
| Sea of Sand | 1958-11-04 | Sgt. Parker |
| Jason and the Argonauts | 1963-06-19 | Phalerus |
| Cleopatra | 1963-06-12 | Canidius |
| Lisztomania | 1975-10-10 | Strauss |
| The Flesh and the Fiends | 1960-02-02 | Inspector McCulloch |
| The Trollenberg Terror | 1958-07-07 | Brett |
| Payroll | 1961-01-01 | Detective Inspector Carberry |
| Blood of the Vampire | 1958-08-25 | Chief Guard Wetzler |
| The Professionals | 1960-01-01 | Inspector Rankin |
| The One That Got Away | 1957-11-22 | Lieutenant, Grizedale |
| The One Eyed Soldiers | 1966-01-01 | Colonel Ferrer |
| The Charge of the Light Brigade | 1968-04-10 | Quaker Preacher |
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 1966-10-16 | |
| Dante’s Inferno | 1967-12-22 | William Morris |
| The Devils | 1971-07-16 | Rangier |
| The Million Pound Note | 1954-01-07 | Chief Assistant at Tailor Shop |
| The Music Lovers | 1971-02-12 | Davidov |
| SOS Pacific | 1959-10-14 | Sea Captain |
| Passport to Treason | 1956-01-01 | Barrett |
| Blind Spot | 1958-07-01 | Police Inspector |
| Danger Within | 1959-02-17 | Lt. Comdr. ‘Dopey’ Gibbon, R.N. |
| The Hellfire Club | 1961-02-03 | Lord Netherden |
| A Matter of WHO | 1961-10-03 | Ralph |
| Young Winston | 1972-07-20 | Mounted Boer |
| Mahler | 1974-04-04 | Doctor on Train |
| Once More, with Feeling! | 1960-02-11 | Interviewer (uncredited) |
| The Loire Valley | 1986-04-08 | Narrator |