Tenniel Evans was an American actor known for his roles in television and film, including notable appearances in “Doctor Who,” “The Navy Lark,” and “The Curse of the Claw.”
Personal and Family Life
Tenniel Evans was born on May 17, 1926, in Nairobi, Kenya. He was married to Evangeline Banks from 1953 until his passing in 2009, and they had two children together. Evans was related to the famous novelist George Eliot and the illustrator John Tenniel. He had a diverse educational background, having briefly attended the British Army officer training centre Sandhurst, and he studied at St. Andrews University before going on to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career
Evans had a prolific acting career, which began in the theater in the early 1950s and included regular performances in London’s West End. He also became a Church of England minister in 1985, balancing his religious duties with his acting career. He was particularly well-known for his work on radio comedy, especially in “The Navy Lark.” Additionally, he played memorable roles in various television shows, especially cult favorites.
Death and Legacy
Tenniel Evans passed away on June 10, 2009, in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, due to emphysema. His contributions to acting, particularly in British television and theater, left a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike. He is remembered as a talented actor who embraced both his craft and his faith throughout his life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Ward 9 | 1966-04-11 | |
| 10 Rillington Place | 1971-02-10 | Det. Sgt. |
| Henry VI Part 1 | 1983-01-02 | Duke of Bedford / Mortimer, Earl of March / French General |
| Henry VI Part 2 | 1983-01-09 | Earl of Salisbury / Clerk of Chartham |
| Henry VI Part 3 | 1983-01-16 | Messenger to York / First Keeper / First Watchman |
| Only Two Can Play | 1962-01-19 | Kennedy |
| The Tragedy of Richard III | 1983-01-23 | Stanley, Earl of Derby / Archbishop of York |
| The Merry Wives of Windsor | 1982-12-28 | Sir Hugh Evans |
| Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters | 1973-02-17 | Major Daly |
| Pat and Margaret | 1994-09-11 | Mr Lloyd |
| Sakharov | 1984-06-20 | Dean Fedorenko |
| Run for the Lifeboat | 1988-04-24 | Grant |
| The Trial of Klaus Barbie | 1987-07-15 | Blardane |
| Driving Ambition | 1984-03-03 | Doctor |
| The Big Deal | 1961-03-03 | Andrews |
| A Question of Time | 1978-01-12 | Henry |
| Sucker Bait | 1965-11-15 | Rodriguez |
| Guests of Honor |