Terry Scott was an English actor who is best known for Terry and June, Happy Ever After, and Hugh and I. He was a prominent figure in British comedy during the 1960s and 70s.
Personal and Family Life
Born Owen John Scott on May 4, 1927, in Watford, Hertfordshire, he started his career in theatre during his teenage years. Scott had two marriages; his first was to Mary Howard in 1949, with whom he had one child before they divorced in 1957. He then married Margaret Peden, and together they had four children.
Career
Scott began performing in amateur theatre and served in the Royal Navy during World War II. After the war, he entered show business, initially managing seaside shows. His big break came with a radio show alongside comedian Bob Monkhouse and later teamed up with Bill Maynard, leading to the successful TV show Great Scott, It’s Maynard. Scott’s most famous work includes Terry and June, co-starring with June Whitfield, which ran for 14 years and reached an audience of 15 million viewers.
Death and Legacy
Terry Scott passed away on July 26, 1994, in Witley, Surrey, after a battle with cancer. He was remembered as one of Britain’s most beloved comic actors, despite facing significant health challenges throughout his life, including a brain tumor and later, bladder cancer. His candid personal struggles and achievements in comedy left a lasting impact on British entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Carry On Up the Khyber | 1968-02-12 | Sergeant Major MacNutt |
| Carry On Henry | 1971-06-03 | Cardinal Wolsey |
| Carry On Loving | 1970-09-20 | Terence Philpot |
| Carry On Matron | 1972-05-05 | Dr. Prodd |
| The Great St. Trinian’s Train Robbery | 1966-03-11 | Policeman |
| Terry and June | 1979-10-24 | Terry Medford |
| Happy Ever After | 1974-05-07 | Terry Fletcher |
| Danger Mouse | 1981-09-28 | Penfold (voice) |