Acting

George Roderick

Born October 9, 1913 · England, UK

Died March 10, 1976 · aged 62

George Roderick was a veteran British comedy actor, born on October 9, 1913, in England. He is known for over a hundred appearances in both film and television. His notable works include The Avengers (1961-1962), The Scarlet and the Black (1965), and Starr and Company (1958). He died on March 10, 1976, at the age of 62, in Kensington, London, England.

Known For

The LadykillersThe Ladykillers · 1955
The Ladykillers
7.31955
MovieComedyCrime
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
The Yellow Rolls-RoyceThe Yellow Rolls-Royce · 1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
6.11964
MovieDramaComedy
One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.
Carry On Again DoctorCarry On Again Doctor · 1969
Carry On Again Doctor
6.11969
MovieComedy
Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
Lee Oswald: AssassinLee Oswald: Assassin · 1966
Lee Oswald: Assassin
1966
MovieDramaTV Movie
The life of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot President John F. Kennedy, as reported to the Warren Commission enquiry into the circumstances of the assassination.
One Good TurnOne Good Turn · 1955
One Good Turn
6.21955
MovieComedy
Norman is the oldest orphan at Greenwood Children's Home and now acts as their caretaker. All the orphans are very happy and well cared for. The adventures start when a nasty property developer who is also the chairman of the orphanage board wants to close the orphanage and build a factory on the site. The children are sent to Brighton for the day and Norman is very excited because he's "Never seen the Sea". When they get back they discover the plan to close the orphanage and have to decide what to do
The ExecutionerThe Executioner · 1966
The Executioner
1966
MovieDramaTV Movie
Follows the assassination of Leon Trotsky.
The Early BirdThe Early Bird · 1965
The Early Bird
7.61965
MovieComedy
Norman Pitkin is the assistant helping to run a small, old fashioned dairy which is threatened by a larger, modern organisation. Pitkin does his best to save the dairy (and his horse) and the usual chaos ensues
The Crooked SkyThe Crooked Sky · 1957
The Crooked Sky
6.31957
MovieDrama
An American detective unmasks a gambler as the head of a banknote counterfeiting gang.

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