Brian Roper was an American actor who is best known for The Secret Garden (1949), Adventures in Paradise (1959), and The Girl on the Pier (1953).
Personal and Family Life
Brian Roper was born on August 19, 1929, in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. He was married twice, first to Barbara L. Eaton from 1967 until their divorce in 1972, and later to Michelle Bisserier, with whom he remained until his death in 1994. After leaving the acting industry, Roper found success in real estate and established The Roper School of Real Estate in Hayward, California, in the late 1960s.
Death and Legacy
Brian Roper passed away on May 14, 1994, in Livermore, California. His contributions to film and television, particularly as a youthful actor, are remembered fondly. Despite shifting to a different career, his early work continues to leave a mark on those familiar with classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Secret Garden | 1949-04-30 | Dickon |
| Maria Chapdelaine | 1950-11-16 | Tit-Be Chapdelaine |
| Just William’s Luck | 1947-12-17 | Ginger |
| William Comes to Town | 1948-12-31 | |
| The Girl on the Pier | 1953-11-16 | Ronnie Hall |
| Time, Gentlemen, Please! | 1952-07-01 | Cyril |
| The Rainbow Jacket | 1954-05-27 | Ron Saunders |
| I Believe in You | 1952-03-05 | Hostel Boy (uncredited) |
| The Blue Peter | 1955-11-01 | Tony Mullins |
| Hong Kong Confidential | 1958-10-01 | Dennis Brooks |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1959-10-05 | Potter |
| The Adventures of Sir Lancelot | 1956-09-15 | Alan |
| Billy Bunter Of Greyfriars School | 1952-02-19 | Bob Cherry |