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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 Ladykillers · 1955The 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-Royce · 1964The 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 Doctor · 1969Carry 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.
Press for Time · 1966Press for Time
★ 5.91966
MovieComedy
Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
On the Buses · 1971On the Buses
★ 6.21971
MovieComedy
Stan gets a little annoyed when his Mum and Sister keep buying expensive items on hire purchase, but the money he earns for overtime working as a bus driver means that he can afford it... just! His job is secure, as bus drivers are hard to come by, and his overtime prospects are good, until the bus company decide to revoke a long standing rule and employ women bus drivers. Aghast at the thought of
Masquerade · 1965Masquerade
★ 5.01965
MovieComedyAdventure
The British send an American and a war hero to kidnap and hide an oil-country prince.
One Good Turn · 1955One 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
A Stitch in Time · 1963A Stitch in Time
★ 7.31963
MovieComedy
An accident in the butchers shop leads Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Pitkin finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or smiled since her parents were killed in an aeroplane accident. Pitkin decides to help.
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The Ladykillers · 1955The 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.
Radio Car Policeman (uncredited)
Masquerade · 1965Masquerade
★ 5.01965
MovieComedyAdventure
The British send an American and a war hero to kidnap and hide an oil-country prince.
Officer at Circus (uncredited)
The Early Bird · 1965The Early Bird
★ 7.51965
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
Man Falling Down Stairs (uncredited)
Lee Oswald: Assassin · 1966Lee 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.
Senor Eusebio Azque, Cuban Consul
Follow a Star · 1959Follow a Star
★ 6.21959
MovieComedyMusic
Norman Truscott is a store worker who dreams of stardom. Vernon Carew is a singer whose star is fading. Vernon manages to get a recording of Norman singing and passes it off as himself.
Theatre Manager (uncredited)
The Secret Place · 1957The Secret Place
★ 6.61957
MovieCrime
A beautiful redhead becomes involved with a group of small-time hoodlums who plan and perform a daring diamond robbery.
Venner's Visitor (uncredited)

























