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Rex Robinson(1926-2015)

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Rex Robinson was born on 16 February 1926 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), The Big Pull (1962) and Doctor Who (1963). He was married to Patricia Prior. He died on 13 April 2015 in Addlestone, Surrey, England, UK.
BornFebruary 16, 1926
DiedApril 13, 2015(89)
BornFebruary 16, 1926
DiedApril 13, 2015(89)
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Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jon Cryer, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Margot Kidder, Marc McClure, and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
3.7
  • Engineer - Subway
  • 1987
The Big Pull
8.1
TV Series
  • Policeman
  • Harford's Sergeant
  • Hartford's Sergeant
Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Gebek
  • Dr. Tyler
  • Dr. Carter
Warship (1973)
Warship
7.6
TV Series
  • Lieutenant Commander Junnion

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Actor

  • Jonathan Hyde in Shadow of the Noose (1989)
    Shadow of the Noose
    8.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Mr. Potter
    • 1989
  • London's Burning (1988)
    London's Burning
    7.0
    TV Series
    • A.D.O.
    • 1988
  • Gems (1985)
    Gems
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Kevin
    • 1988
  • Jean Boht, Nick Conway, Ronald Forfar, Peter Howitt, Victor McGuire, and Jonathon Morris in Bread (1986)
    Bread
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Mr. Copley
    • 1987
  • Gene Hackman, Mariel Hemingway, Jon Cryer, Christopher Reeve, Jackie Cooper, Margot Kidder, Marc McClure, and Mark Pillow in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
    Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
    3.7
    • Engineer - Subway
    • 1987
  • Rob Heyland in One by One (1984)
    One by One
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Charlie Gates
    • 1987
  • David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
    Only Fools and Horses
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Vicar
    • Harry the Foreman
    • 1983–1986
  • The Laughter Show (1984)
    The Laughter Show
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Colin
    • 1985
  • Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Eddington, and Derek Fowlds in Yes Minister (1980)
    Yes Minister
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Civil Servant at Christmas Party
    • Crawford
    • 1981–1984
  • Jan Francis and Paul Nicholas in Just Good Friends (1983)
    Just Good Friends
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Eric
    • 1984
  • Andrew Robertson and Michael Wynne in Cold Warrior (1984)
    Cold Warrior
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Tommy
    • 1984
  • Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
    Are You Being Served?
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Military Customer
    • 1983
  • Jury (1983)
    Jury
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Prison Officer
    • 1983
  • Lewis Collins, Gordon Jackson, and Martin Shaw in The Professionals (1977)
    The Professionals
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Superintendent
    • 1983
  • Peter Davison and Robert Glenister in Sink or Swim (1980)
    Sink or Swim
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Police Sgt.
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • February 16, 1926
    • Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 13, 2015
    • Addlestone, Surrey, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Patricia Prior1952 - 2015 (his death)
  • Other works
    His theatre credits include: Gurney in "King John" by William Shakespeare , directed by Douglas Seale (1957, Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK)

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    Had to give up acting because he was losing his eyesight.

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