Paul Daneman was an English actor recognized for his roles in Zulu, Oh! What a Lovely War, and Precious Bane. Born on October 29, 1925, in Islington, London, he had a long career in theater and film.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Daneman was married twice: first to Susan Courtney, with whom he had two children, and later to Meredith Kinmont until his death. He had a passion for acting from a young age and studied stage design and fine art at Reading University. He began his acting journey performing in amateur dramatics while serving in the RAF Bomber Command from 1943 to 1947.
Career
Daneman was a prominent stage actor, performing with notable companies like the Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Rep. His stage debut was in 1947, where he played a unique role as the front legs of a horse in “Alice In Wonderland.” Throughout his career, he was associated with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and had various minor roles in television, including appearances in the series Doctor Who.
Death and Legacy
Paul Daneman passed away on April 28, 2001, in London due to a heart attack. Interestingly, this was a bizarre twist of fate, as he had portrayed a character suffering from a heart attack in a West End play at the time. His contributions to theater and television are remembered, leaving a legacy as a versatile actor in the British entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Oh! What a Lovely War | 1969-03-10 | Czar Nicholas II |
| Zulu | 1964-01-22 | Sgt. Maxfield |
| Time Without Pity | 1957-03-21 | Brian Stanford |
| The Little Match Girl | 1986-12-28 | Mr. Fairbrother |
| The Fourth Square | 1961-06-01 | |
| Clue of the New Pin | 1961-02-01 | Rex Lander |
| Locker Sixty-Nine | 1962-09-01 | Frank Griffiths |
| Tears in the Rain | 1988-01-01 | Lord Richard Bredon |
| Theban Plays: Antigone | 1986-09-19 | Chorus |
| Thatcher: The Final Days | 1991-09-11 | Douglas Hurd |
| How I Won the War | 1967-10-18 | Skipper |
| The Two Gentlemen of Verona | 1983-12-27 | Duke of Milan |
| Jessie | 1980-12-23 | Matthews |
| Tishoo | 1982-03-09 | Professor Frank Merrick |
| Roman Holiday | 1987-12-28 | King |
| Peril for the Guy | 1956-01-01 | Professor Picton |
| Blore M.P. | 1989-10-22 | Prime Minister |
| Fun at St. Fanny’s | 1955-12-15 | Fudge – The Porter |
| G.B.H. | 1991-06-06 | Mervyn Sloan |
| Blake’s 7 | 1978-01-02 | Dr. Bellfriar |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Dr. Ormsby |
| An Age of Kings | 1960-04-28 | Richard |
| Not in Front of the Children | 1967-05-26 | |
| Never A Cross Word | 1968-08-10 | |
| Corrigan Blake | 1962-02-02 | |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | 1975-12-17 | |
| Journey to the Unknown | 1968-09-26 | |
| BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978-12-03 | |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Henry Trebell |
| Spy Trap | 1972-03-13 | |
| Our Mutual Friend | 1958-11-07 | John Rokesmith |
| Emma | 1960-02-26 | George Knightley |
| Persuasion | 1960-12-30 | Frederick Wentworth |
| The Professionals | 1977-12-30 | Dawson |
| The Adventurer | 1972-09-29 | Stopford |
| Play for Today | 1970-10-15 | Frank |