Geoffrey Hinsliff
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Geoffrey Hinsliff | |
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| Born | 1937 Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 19 September 2024 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse |
Judith Seal (m. 1967) |
| Children | 2, including Gaby Hinsliff |
Geoffrey Hinsliff (1937 – 19 September 2024) was an English actor best known for his portrayal of Don Brennan in Coronation Street from 1987 to 1997.[1] He had previously played other characters in the same programme, in 1963 and 1977.
Life and career
Aged 16 he appeared with the Leeds Service of Youth Players in a production of Outward Bound by Sutton Vane at the Civic Theatre in Leeds in November 1954.[2]
Hinsliff trained at RADA, before making his television debut in an episode of Z-Cars.[3] He went on to appear in Adam Adamant Lives!, Dixon of Dock Green, UFO, Crown Court, The Professionals and Heartbeat, and also played a wireless operator in the film A Bridge Too Far.[4][5]
In 1978 Hinsliff appeared as a sergeant in an episode of the hard-hitting British police drama The Professionals, the episode entitled When the Heat Cools Off.[6]
In 1979 he took the role of Doctor Astrov in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at Leeds Playhouse directed by Michael Attenborough.[7]
He also had a role in the comedy-drama Brass[4] and appeared in two Doctor Who stories: Image of the Fendahl[8] and Nightmare of Eden.[9] He guest-starred in Holby City as an alcoholic in 2010.[10]
Personal life and death
Hinsliff married Judith Seal on 2 September 1967 in St Cecilia's Church, Little Hadham.[11] They had two children, including journalist Gaby Hinsliff.[12]
He lived in Winster in the Derbyshire Dales. On 19 September 2024, it was announced Hinsliff had died at the age of 87 following a short illness.[13][14]
Filmography
- O Lucky Man! (1973)
- Smuga cienia (1976)
- The Battle of Billy's Pond (1976) - Tanker Driver
- I, Claudius (1976) - Rufrius
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) - British Wireless Operator
References
- ^ "Street fans hold their breath". Coventry Evening Telegraph. England. 18 April 1997. Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "A young cast excels in Leeds play". Bradford Observer. England. 16 December 1954. Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Geoffrey Hinsliff — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk.
- ^ a b "Geoffrey Hinsliff". BFI. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Geoffrey Hinsliff". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ ""The Professionals" When the Heat Cools Off (TV Episode 1978) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Leeds". The Stage. England. 1 March 1979. Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Mulkern, Patrick. "Image of the Fendahl". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Campbell, Mark; Newman, Kim (April 2011). Doctor Who: The Episode Guide. Oldacastle Books. ISBN 978-1-84243-660-8.
- ^ Zena, Hawley (19 September 2024). "Coronation Street legend has died and ITV soap shares tribute". Derbyshire Live. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Mr. G. Hinsliff and Miss J.E. Seal". Herts and Essex Observer. England. 8 September 1967. Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Jessica, Sansome (19 September 2024). "Coronation Street and Heartbeat star dies as Helen Worth leads tributes to 'lovely' actor". Leeds Live. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Muir, Ellie (19 September 2024). "Geoff Hinsliff death: Coronation Street star dies aged 87 as Helen Worth leads tributes". The Independent. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "Geoff Hinsliff: Star who played Coronation Street villain Don Brennan has died".
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External links
- Geoffrey Hinsliff at IMDb
- Geoffrey Hinsliff at Theatricalia
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