Anton Rodgers was an English actor best known for his roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Merchant of Venice, and The Fourth Protocol.
Personal and Family Life
Anton Rodgers was born on January 10, 1933, in Ealing, London. He was married twice, first to Morna Watson, with whom he had two children, and later to Elizabeth Garvie, with whom he had three children. He received his education at Westminster and trained at the Italia Conti School and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Career Highlights
Rodgers was a prolific actor on BBC-TV, appearing in over 100 dramas and comedies. One of his notable performances was singing “Thank You Very Much” in the 1970 musical film Scrooge. His final stage performance was in Alan Bennett’s The History Boys in 2006, but he had to withdraw due to ill health.
Death and Legacy
Anton Rodgers passed away on December 1, 2007, in Reading, Berkshire, due to a heart attack. His contributions to theatre and television are fondly remembered, and he is recognized for his impactful roles in various productions.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 1988-12-14 | Inspector Andre |
| The Last Drop | 2006-04-13 | Churchill |
| The Day of the Jackal | 1973-05-16 | Jules Bernard |
| The Man Who Haunted Himself | 1970-09-17 | Tony Alexander |
| The Fourth Protocol | 1987-03-20 | George Berenson |
| Murder with Mirrors | 1985-02-20 | Dr. Max Hargrove |
| Carry On Jack | 1964-02-23 | Hardy |
| Scrooge | 1970-11-05 | Tom Jenkins |
| Son of the Pink Panther | 1993-08-27 | Police Chief Charles Lazar |
| C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia | 2005-12-09 | C.S. Lewis |