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Geoffrey Bayldon

Highest Rated: 90% To Sir, With Love (1967)

Lowest Rated: 64% Ladies in Lavender (2004)

Birthday: Jan 7, 1924

Birthplace: Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

Geoffrey Balydon was a prolific English stage and screen actor who landed dozens of film and TV roles in a highly-productive career spanning sixty-plus years. Born and raised in Leeds, Balydon never intended on becoming an actor. He went to the Hull College of Architecture as a teen, and when World War II broke out, he did his patriotic duty by enlisting in Royal Air Force and serving his country. It was only after World War II ended that Balydon decided to pursue acting. He began his professional acting training at the prestigious Old Vic Theatre School, and by the late 40s was appearing in plays on the London stage. By the early 1950s, however, Balydon began gravitating towards film and television work. By the mid-50s he was landing guest spots on various British television shows, as well as small parts in films like "A Night to Remember" (1958), "Whirlpool" (1959), and "Libel" (1960). The following decade was Balydon's most notable period as a screen actor. In addition to appearing in "King Rat" (1965) and "To Sir With Love" (1967), Balydon also played Q in the spy comedy classic "Casino Royale" (1967). Balydon continued appearing regularly in both films and TV shows throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, but his productivity began to slow once the new millennium hit. He appeared in his last film role in the 2010 romantic drama "Love/Loss", before retiring from acting for good. On May 10, 2017 Balydon died in his hometown of Leeds. He was 93.

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Highest-Rated Movies

90% 88% To Sir, With Love Watchlist
90% 69% Tales from the Crypt
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78% 65% Madame Sousatzka
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75% 39% The Monster Club
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70% 67% Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
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67% 51% Asylum
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64% 66% Ladies in Lavender
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Necessary Love
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84% Porridge
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36% Asterix Conquers America
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Filmography

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Love/Loss 2010 Alfie Wainwright Actor Ladies in Lavender 64% 66% 2004 Mr. Penhaligan Actor Cuts 1996 Prof. Finiston Actor Asterix Conquers America 36% 1994 Getafix Voice Necessary Love 1991 Bernardo Actor Madame Sousatzka 78% 65% 1988 Mr. Cordle Actor Cause Celebre 20% 1987 Judge Humphreys Actor Bullshot 69% 1983 Col. Hinchcliff Actor The Monster Club 75% 39% 1981 Psychiatrist Actor Porridge 84% 1979 Governor Actor Charleston 1977 Uncle Fred Actor Abide With Me 1976 Vicar Actor The Gathering Storm 93% 1974 Kurt von Schuschnigg Actor Gawain and the Green Knight 1973 Wiseman Actor Steptoe and Son Ride Again 67% 1973 Vicar Actor Asylum 67% 51% 1972 Max Reynolds Actor Tales from the Crypt 90% 69% 1972 Guide Actor Otley 17% 1969 Insp. Hewett Actor Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed 70% 67% 1969 Police Doctor Actor A Dandy in Aspic 50% 1968 Lake Actor To Sir, With Love 90% 88% 1967 Theo Weston Actor Gypsy Girl 58% 1965 Rev. Phillip Moss Actor
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