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Desmond Rayner(1928-2014)

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Desmond Rayner was born on 31 October 1928 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Screen One (1985), Stolen Assignment (1955) and Hancock's Half Hour (1956). He was married to Claire Rayner. He died on 20 April 2014 in Harrow, Middlesex, England, UK.
BornOctober 31, 1928
DiedApril 20, 2014(85)
BornOctober 31, 1928
DiedApril 20, 2014(85)
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Known for

Screen One (1985)
Screen One
6.8
TV Series
  • Rabbi Stanton
Stolen Assignment (1955)
Stolen Assignment
5.8
  • John Smith
  • 1955
Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
Hancock's Half Hour
8.4
TV Series
  • Gallery guide #1
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956)
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
6.9
TV Series
  • Jailer(as Desmond Raynor)

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Actor



  • Screen One (1985)
    Screen One
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Rabbi Stanton
    • 1989
  • Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
    Hancock's Half Hour
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Gallery guide #1
    • 1956–1957
  • The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956)
    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Jailer (as Desmond Raynor)
    • 1957
  • Copy Boy
    TV Movie
    • Prince Omar Muktar (as Desmond Raynor)
    • 1956
  • Stolen Assignment (1955)
    Stolen Assignment
    5.8
    • John Smith
    • 1955

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Desmond Raynor
  • Born
    • October 31, 1928
    • Hackney, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 20, 2014
    • Harrow, Middlesex, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Claire RaynerJune 23, 1957 - October 11, 2010 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Jay Rayner
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

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    Father of restaurant critic Jay Rayner.

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