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John Reed

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John Reed

Born February 13, 1916 · Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK

Died February 13, 2010 · aged 94

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Lamb Reed, OBE (13 February 1916 – 13 February 2010) was an English actor, dancer and singer, known for his nimble performances in the principal comic roles of the Savoy Operas, particularly with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Reed has been called "the last great exponent" of the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy roles. The son of a butcher from County Durh…

Known For

H.M.S. PinaforeH.M.S. Pinafore · 2001
H.M.S. Pinafore
★ 7.02001
Movie
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company at the G&S Festival, Buxton Opera House in 2001.
RuddigoreRuddigore · 1967
Ruddigore
★ 7.21967
MovieAnimationComedy
The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
H.M.S. PinaforeH.M.S. Pinafore · 1973
H.M.S. Pinafore
★ 8.01973
MovieComedyMusic
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Company for Opera Australia.
The MikadoThe Mikado · 1967
The Mikado
★ 6.91967
MovieComedyMusic
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
The Monarch of the SeaThe Monarch of the Sea · 1975
The Monarch of the Sea
1975
MovieAnimation
A short Sheila Graber cut out animation of the songs "I Am the Monarch of the Sea" & When I Was a Lad" from Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore.
When the Foeman Bares His SteelWhen the Foeman Bares His Steel · 1972
When the Foeman Bares His Steel
1972
MovieAnimation
A short Sheila Graber cut out animation of the songs "When the Foeman Bares His Steel" and "When a Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment" from Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance.

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