Brian Cant was an English actor who is best known for Doctor Who, Dixon of Dock Green, and ITV Play of the Week. He had a prominent career in acting and also worked as a writer.
Personal and Family Life
Brian Cant was born on July 12, 1933, in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He was married twice, first to Sylvia Mary Gibson, with whom he had two children, and later to Cherry Britton, with whom he had three children. His son, Richard Cant, also pursued a career in acting. Brian supported the Ipswich Town Football Club and had a background in printing before turning to acting.
Death and Legacy
Brian Cant passed away on June 19, 2017, in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, due to Parkinson’s disease. He left behind a legacy of diverse performances and contributions to British television and theatre. His work continues to be remembered by fans and future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Kay’s Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley | 2009-11-13 | Miss Lovelace (voice) |
| Doctor Who: The Daleks’ Master Plan | 1966-01-29 | Kert Gantry |
| Doctor Who: The Dominators | 1968-09-07 | Chairman Tensa |
| A Feast At Midnight | 1994-11-01 | Mr. Hill |
| Trumpton: The Bill Poster | 1967-01-03 | Narrator |
| Edvard | 1988-09-20 | Doctor |
| This Morning with Richard Not Judy | 1998-02-15 | |
| Z-Cars | 1962-01-02 | |
| Play School | 1964-04-21 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959-09-16 | |
| Camberwick Green | 1966-01-03 | |
| The Great Egg Race | 1979-01-02 | |
| King of the River | 1966-07-06 | |
| Chigley | 1969-10-06 | |
| Trumpton | 1967-01-03 | |
| Play for Today | 1970-10-15 | |
| Sir Francis Drake | 1961-11-12 | Corporal |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | 1966-03-08 | |
| Pebble Mill | 1991-10-14 | Self |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Tensa |
| Casualty | 1986-09-06 | Billy Hargreaves |
| Doctors | 2000-03-27 | Derek Richmond |
| The Expert | 1968-07-05 | Tom Storey |
| Play Away | 1971-11-25 | |
| Manhunt | 1970-01-02 | German Sergeant |