Barry Evans was an English actor who is best known for Mind Your Language, Doctor at Large, and Journey to Murder.
Personal and Family Life
Barry Evans was born on June 18, 1943, in Guildford, Surrey, England. He grew up in an orphanage in Twickenham, England. At the age of 18, he received a prestigious John Gielgud scholarship to train for the stage at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Career
Evans had a successful acting career, gaining fame for his roles, especially as Jeremy Brown in Mind Your Language. In his later years, he worked as a taxi driver in Melton Mowbray while continuing to pursue his passion for acting.
Death and Legacy
Barry Evans passed away on February 11, 1997, in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, due to alcohol poisoning. The circumstances surrounding his death were unclear, as he was found in his bungalow with whiskey and aspirins nearby. A local coroner recorded an open verdict after a youth was charged with his murder but later acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Best of the Adventures | 1981-01-01 | Joe (archive footage) |
| Mind Your Language | 1977-12-30 | Jeremy Brown |
| Doctor at Large | 1971-02-28 | |
| Journey to the Unknown | 1968-09-26 | |
| Redcap | 1964-10-17 | |
| Doctor in the House | 1969-07-12 |