R.S.M. Brittain was an American actor known for his roles in Lisa, Rotten to the Core, and The Concrete Jungle. He was born on September 12, 1899, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, and passed away on January 9, 1981, in Chester, Cheshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
R.S.M. Brittain, whose birth name was Ronald Brittain and who was nicknamed Tibby, served in the army before starting his acting career. After his military service, he worked as a sales executive in a store that specialized in men’s outsize wear. He had significant experience, having trained over 40,000 men during his time in the army.
Death and Legacy
R.S.M. Brittain died on January 9, 1981. His contributions to cinema primarily included cameo roles, which he often played without being credited by his name but by his military rank. He was recognized in 1947 as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), highlighting his achievements outside of acting.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Sergeant Major (uncredited) |
| 1966 | The Spy with a Cold Nose | Commissionaire |
| 1964 | Das Leben ist die größte Schau – Seltsame Geschichten und komische Begebenheiten | TV Series |
| 1963 | 55 Days at Peking | Sergeant Major (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Amorous Mr. Prawn | Sergeant-Major |
| 1962 | Lisa | MP Sergeant (as Tibby Brittain) |
| 1961 | The Missing Note | Commissionaire |
| 1960 | The Concrete Jungle | Kitchen Warder (as Ronald Brittain) |
| 1959 | Alfred Marks Time | TV Series (as Ronald Brittain) |
| 1954 | Court Martial | Sergeant Major (uncredited) |
| 1950 | They Were Not Divided | Regimental Sergeant Major |