David Buck was an English actor best known for his roles in “The Lord of the Rings,” “Mosquito Squadron,” and “The Mummy’s Shroud.” He had a prolific career in television and film from 1959 until his passing in 1989.
Personal and Family Life
David Buck was born on October 17, 1936, in London, England. He was married to actress Madeline Smith, and together they had one child. His father was Joseph Buck, and his mother was Enid M. Webb.
Career
Throughout his career, Buck appeared in many notable television productions. He played Winston Smith in the 1965 television adaptation of George Orwell’s “1984” and served as the narrator in the anthology series “Mystery and Imagination.” His film roles included characters in “Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow,” “The Mummy’s Shroud,” and he voiced Gimli in the animated “The Lord of the Rings.”
Death and Legacy
David Buck passed away from cancer on January 27, 1989, in Esher, Surrey, England. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor in both television and film, remembered for his diverse roles and contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings | 1978-11-15 | Gimli (voice) |
| Mosquito Squadron | 1969-08-22 | Sqn. Ldr. David Scott (Scotty) |
| Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow | 1963-12-06 | Harry Banks |
| The Mummy’s Shroud | 1967-03-15 | Paul Preston |
| Deadfall | 1968-09-11 | Salinas |
| The World of George Orwell: 1984 | 1965-11-28 | Winston Smith |
| Taste of Excitement | 1969-11-01 | Paul Hedley |
| As You Like It | 1963-03-21 | Oliver |
| Cry Freedom | 1981-01-01 | N/A |
| Henry V | 1979-12-23 | Earl of Westmoreland |
| Henry IV Part 1 | 1979-12-09 | Earl of Westmoreland |
| Henry IV Part 2 | 1979-12-16 | Earl of Westmoreland |
| Chance of a Lifetime | 1980-01-03 | Major Ian Anderson |
| The Dark Crystal | 1982-12-17 | Slave Master (voice) |
| The Cherry Orchard | 1962-04-17 | Yasha |
| The Sandwich Man | 1966-07-01 | Steven |
| The Fall of the House of Usher | 1966-02-12 | Richard Beckett |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Stephen Crane |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Father |
| Jason King | 1971-09-15 | N/A |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966-01-29 | N/A |
| The Venturers | 1975-01-07 | N/A |
| Journey to the Unknown | 1968-09-26 | N/A |
| The Cleopatras | 1983-01-19 | N/A |
| 1990 | 1977-09-18 | N/A |
| BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978-12-03 | N/A |
| Detective | 1964-03-30 | N/A |
| Father Brown | 1974-09-26 | N/A |
| Danger UXB | 1979-01-08 | Stephen |
| The Protectors | 1972-09-29 | John Azon |
| The Adventurer | 1972-09-29 | Martin |
| Minder | 1979-10-29 | Billy Gilpin |
| Lady Killers | 1980-07-20 | Percival Clarke, K.C. |