Edward Burnham was an English actor who is best known for his roles in Doctor Who, To Sir, with Love, and Little Dorrit. Born on December 25, 1916, in Lincolnshire, England, he had a notable career in television and film.
Personal and Family Life
Edward Burnham was married to Lucille, and together they had three children. He was also the brother of actor and writer Jeremy Burnham. His family life remained a private aspect of his life despite his public career.
Career
Edward Burnham began his acting career in 1938 and was involved in early television. He gained popularity for his performances in several films and was especially recognized for his two roles in Doctor Who. He claimed that his part as Professor Kettlewell was given to him because he could style his hair like a mad professor without needing a wig, which saved money in the production budget.
Death and Legacy
Edward Burnham passed away on June 30, 2015, in the UK. Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the British entertainment industry and is remembered for his versatile performances. His works continue to be appreciated by fans of classic television and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| To Sir, with Love | 1967-06-14 | Florian |
| The Abominable Dr. Phibes | 1971-05-18 | Dr. Dunwoody |
| Night is the Time For Killing | 1975-01-07 | Minister |
| 10 Rillington Place | 1971-02-10 | Member of Medical Board |
| Doctor Who: Robot | 1975-01-18 | Professor Kettlewell |
| When Eight Bells Toll | 1971-03-09 | Macullum |
| Memed My Hawk | 1984-05-10 | Naked Man |
| Friend or Foe | 1982-04-01 | Mr. Cooper |
| Doctor Who: The Invasion | 1968-12-21 | Professor Watkins |
| ‘That Crazy Woman’ | 1980-02-21 | Judge |
| Where Is Parsifal? | 1984-01-01 | Trofimov |
| Little Dorrit | 1987-12-11 | Daniel Doyce |
| Diamond Skulls | 1990-06-08 | John the Gardner |
| Coming Out of the Ice | 1982-12-31 | Commissar |
| The Copter Kids | 1976-02-01 | Farmer Owen |
| The Hiding Place | 1975-05-04 | Underground Leader |
| Young Winston | 1972-07-20 | Henry Labouchere |
| Man in the Moon | 1960-10-31 | Test Chamber Scientist |
| Romeo and Juliet | 1967-12-03 | Capulet |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Professor Watkins |
| Eh Brian! It’s A Whopper | 1984-11-09 | George |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Eugene Drew |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Meadows |
| Nightingales | 1990-02-27 | Piper |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979-03-24 | Henry Bliss |
| Sunday-Night Play | 1960-09-25 | Sir Geraint Lloyd |
| Black Books | 2000-09-29 | Piotr, Josef’s Father |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Professor Norton |
| Van der Valk | 1972-09-13 | Jakob Mertens |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Lord Capulet |
| Play for Today | 1970-10-15 | Judge |