Maurice Colbourne was a British actor who is best known for his roles in Howards’ Way, The Day of the Triffids, and Doctor Who.
Personal and Family Life
Maurice Colbourne was born Roger Middleton on September 24, 1939, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He was married to Chan Lian Si and had a daughter named Clara, born in 1980. Before pursuing acting, he worked various jobs, including as a fairground roustabout and ghost train operator. He eventually trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, which led to a successful acting career.
Career
Maurice Colbourne’s acting career began in repertory theatre, where he took on a wide variety of roles. He gained recognition in the 1970s with his performance in the series Gangsters and appeared in popular shows like The Onedin Line. His most notable role came in 1985 when he starred as Tom Howard in the BBC soap opera Howards’ Way, which became a major hit.
Death and Legacy
Maurice Colbourne passed away on August 4, 1989, from a heart attack in Dinan, France, while still working on Howards’ Way. His portrayal of Tom Howard left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his versatility as an actor. His contributions to British television and drama continue to be celebrated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Littlest Horse Thieves | 1976-05-26 | Luke Armstrong |
| Times For | 1970-10-11 | man |
| The Duellists | 1977-08-31 | Tall Second |
| Gangsters | 1975-01-09 | John Kline |
| Venom | 1981-11-28 | Sampson |
| Hawk the Slayer | 1980-08-27 | Axe Man 1 |
| Hitler’s SS: Portrait In Evil | 1985-02-17 | SS Officer |
| Bloodline | 1979-06-29 | Jon Swinton |
| Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen | 1985-01-12 | Lytton |
| Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks | 1984-02-15 | Lytton |
| Dead Man’s Kit | 1980-09-30 | Lt. Cmdr. Kobahl |
| Cry of the Banshee | 1970-07-22 | Villager |
| Howards’ Way | 1985-09-01 | Tom Howard |
| The Day of the Triffids | 1981-09-10 | Jack Coker |
| Van der Valk | 1972-09-13 | Nick Scholtz |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Commander Lytton |
| Return of the Saint | 1978-09-10 | Jed Blacket |