Raymond Baxter was an American actor who is best known for Q5, BBC Sunday-Night Theatre, and Pantomania, or It Was Never Like This. He was born on January 25, 1922, in Ilford, Essex, England, and he passed away on September 15, 2006, in Reading, Berkshire, England due to bronchopneumonia.
Personal and Family Life
Raymond Baxter was married to Sylvia Kathryn Johnson from September 17, 1945, until her death in 1996. They had two children together. During his life, he faced various challenges but maintained a passion for his work and family.
Career Highlights
During World War II, Baxter served as a squadron leader in the Royal Air Force, piloting Spitfire fighter planes and participating in missions against V1 and V2 missile sites in occupied Europe. After the war, he worked with the British Forces Network, reporting on important events, including the Berlin Airlift and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He was also a motorsport enthusiast, participating in several Monte Carlo rallies, and was well-known for his role on the BBC show Tomorrow’s World, where he conducted a live interview with Dr. Christian Barnard after the first heart transplant.
Death and Legacy
Raymond Baxter died on September 15, 2006, in Reading, Berkshire, England. He was honored with the OBE award in 2003 for his contributions to heritage and was a co-founder of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships. His legacy remains in his work and the impact he made in broadcasting and public life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Longer Mile | 1957-01-01 | Narrator |
| The Fast Lady | 1962-12-14 | Self |
| A Tribute to Fangio | 1959-01-01 | Narrator |
| Tomorrow’s World | 1965-07-07 | |
| Dial RIX | 1962-09-12 | |
| Stars Reunited | 2003-07-07 | |
| The Goodies | 1970-11-08 | |
| There’s A Lot Of It About | 1982-09-20 | |
| Open Air | 1986-10-27 | |
| Look at Life | 1959-01-01 | Narrator |
| The Goodies | 1970-11-08 | Self |