Lane Meddick was a Welsh actor known for his roles in Flower of Evil, The Death Wheelers, and Journey’s End. He was born on March 18, 1924, in Barry, Glamorgan, Wales, and passed away on January 1, 2017, in Binfield Heath, Berkshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
Lane Meddick was married to Johanna, an Austrian woman, in the 1950s. They had two children together, a son born in 1958 and a daughter born in 1961. Johanna sadly passed away in 1988. In the 1970s, as his acting career slowed down, Meddick worked as an insurance agent and investment adviser to make a living.
Death and Legacy
Lane Meddick died on January 1, 2017, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. His contributions to the film and television industry are still remembered, and he is survived by his two children. Meddick’s work has left a lasting impact on those who admired his performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhole in Cairo | 1960-03-09 | 2nd British Signals Sergeant |
| The Purple Plain | 1954-09-14 | Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| Nowhere to Go | 1958-12-02 | |
| Touch of Death | 1961-01-01 | Morgan |
| No Short Cut | 1964-01-01 | Narrator |
| Footsteps | 1974-10-12 | Inspector Davis |
| Rumour | 1970-03-02 | |
| The Main Chance | 1969-06-18 | Cooper |