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Derek Prouse(1922-1996)

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Derek Prouse was born on 10 July 1922. He was a writer and actor, known for The Champagne Murders (1967), Mademoiselle (1966) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on 25 December 1996.
BornJuly 10, 1922
DiedDecember 25, 1996(74)
BornJuly 10, 1922
DiedDecember 25, 1996(74)
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Known for

The Champagne Murders (1967)
The Champagne Murders
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1967
Jeanne Moreau in Mademoiselle (1966)
Mademoiselle
7.1
  • Additional Crew
  • 1966
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
7.1
TV Series
  • Barman
Orson Welles in Tempo (1961)
Tempo
7.7
TV Series
  • Writer

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  • Isadora (1968)
    Isadora
    6.8
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • The Champagne Murders (1967)
    The Champagne Murders
    5.8
    • screenplay
    • 1967
  • Orson Welles in Tempo (1961)
    Tempo
    7.7
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1964

Actor



  • BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
    BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Barman
    • 1953

Additional Crew



  • Jeanne Moreau in Mademoiselle (1966)
    Mademoiselle
    7.1
    • dialogue director
    • 1966

Personal details

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  • Born
    • July 10, 1922
  • Died
    • December 25, 1996
  • Other works
    (February 6 to 23, 1969) His translation of Eugene Ionesco's play, "Rhinoceros," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with Marguerite Davis (The Waitress); Mitzi Friedlander (The Grocer's Wife); Dale Carter Cooper (The Housewife); J.S. Johnson (Berenger); Rand Bridges (Jean); Fred Morsell (The Grocer/Fireman); Gardner Hays (The Old Gentleman/Dudard); Robert Milton (The Logician/Botard); David Zirlin (The Cafe Proprietor/Mr. Papillon); Kathryn Grody (Daisy); Mitzi Friedlander (Mrs. Boeuf); in the cast. Derek Prouse was translator. Jacques Cartier was director.

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    For many years, he was the second-string film critic for the London "Sunday Times", filling in for their senior film critic Dilys Powell when she was away, reporting from film festivals and contributing occasional film-related articles.

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