Dudley Moore was an American actor known for his roles in “Arthur,” “10,” and “Foul Play.” He was recognized for his comedic talent and musical skills throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Dudley Moore was born on April 19, 1935, in Dagenham, Essex, England, to working-class parents. He was married four times to actresses Suzy Kendall, Tuesday Weld, Brogan Lane, and Nicole Rothschild, with whom he had two sons. Despite his success, Moore faced personal struggles, including the challenges of his friends’ and his own health issues.
Career Highlights
Moore began his career as a musical prodigy which led him to study at Oxford. He gained fame through the satirical comedy revue “Beyond the Fringe,” where he partnered with Peter Cook. The duo’s success continued with the TV show “Not Only… But Also” and films like “Bedazzled” and “Arthur,” making him a top box-office star in the 1980s. However, as his career waned in the late 80s, he faced difficulties with roles and health.
Death and Legacy
Dudley Moore passed away on March 27, 2002, due to pneumonia related to progressive supranuclear palsy, just shy of his 67th birthday. He left behind a rich legacy in comedy and film, influencing many who followed him. Moore was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001, recognizing his contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Best Defense | 1984-07-20 | Wylie |
| 10 | 1979-10-05 | George Webber |
| Arthur 2: On the Rocks | 1988-07-08 | Arthur Bach |
| Wholly Moses | 1980-06-13 | Harvey Orchid / Herschel |
| The Bed Sitting Room | 1969-06-01 | Sergeant |
| Blame It on the Bellboy | 1992-01-24 | Melvyn Orton |
| Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland | 1972-11-20 | Dormouse |
| Arthur | 1981-07-17 | Arthur Bach |
| Santa Claus: The Movie | 1985-10-29 | Patch |
| Micki + Maude | 1984-12-21 | Rob Salinger |
| Like Father Like Son | 1987-10-02 | Dr. Jack Hammond / Chris Hammond |
| Foul Play | 1978-07-14 | Stanley Tibbets |
| The Wrong Box | 1966-06-19 | John Finsbury |
| The Hound of the Baskervilles | 1978-08-01 | Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player |
| Monte Carlo or Bust! | 1969-04-28 | Lt. Kit Barrington |
| Crazy People | 1990-04-13 | Emory Leeson |
| 子猫物語 | 1986-06-27 | Narrator (voice) |
| Bedazzled | 1967-10-30 | Stanley Moon |
| Unfaithfully Yours | 1984-02-10 | Claude Eastman |
| Lovesick | 1983-02-18 | Saul Benjamin |
| Beyond the Fringe | 1964-12-12 | Various Characters |
| Six Weeks | 1982-12-24 | Patrick Dalton |
| Romantic Comedy | 1983-10-07 | Jason Carmichael |