Norman Rodway was an Irish-born actor known for his roles in “Chimes at Midnight,” “The Empty Mirror,” and “Out.” He had a distinguished career, primarily associated with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he showcased his impressive voice and talent.
Personal and Family Life
Norman Rodway was born on February 7, 1929, in Dalkey, Ireland. He had four marriages throughout his life: to Pauline Delaney, Mary Selway, Sarah Fitzgerald, and Jane Rodway. He had a daughter, Bianca Rodway, with his second wife, Sarah Fitzgerald. Norman also had connections to the acting world through his ex-stepdaughters, Tara and Arabella Fitzgerald.
Career Highlights
Rodway began his acting career in the theater, making his debut at the Opera House in Cork in 1953. He became a leading actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, gaining recognition for his powerful performances. He acted on the London stage from 1959 and became well-known for his roles in both film and television over the years.
Death and Legacy
Norman Rodway passed away on March 13, 2001, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, following a series of strokes. He left behind a rich legacy in theater and film, remembered for his captivating performances and contributions to the arts.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Campanadas a medianoche
1965-12-22
Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy
Four in the Morning
1965-12-16
Husband (“Norman”)
The Penthouse
1967-10-03
Dick
I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname
1967-12-18
Nicholas
The Quare Fellow
1962-10-02
Lavery
Who Dares Wins
1982-08-26
Ryan
Nobody Here But Us Chickens
1989-11-25
Mother Night
1996-11-01
Werner Noth
Ambush in Leopard Street
1962-06-05
Kegs
Danton’s Death
1978-04-23
Danton
The Story of David
1976-04-08
Joab
Timon of Athens
1981-04-16
Apemantus
Coming Through
1985-12-27
William Hopkin
A Pattern of Roses
1983-12-29
Mr. Ingram
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side
1992-12-27
Dr. Gilchrist
This Other Eden
1959-01-01
Conor Heaphy
Vicious Circle
1999-02-09
Hagarty
Tai-Pan
1986-11-07
Aristotle Quance
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Phantom Train of Doom