Geoffrey Hinsliff
Geoffrey Hinsliff (born 1937 in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Don Brennan in Coronation Street from 1987 to 1997. He had previously played other characters in the same programme, in 1963 and 1977.
Geoffrey Hinsliff | |
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| Born | 1937 (age 85–86) Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Judith Seel (m. 1967) |
| Children | Gaby Hinsliff |
He originally trained at RADA, before making his television debut in an episode of Z-Cars.[1] 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.[2][3]
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.[4]
He also had a role in the comedy-drama Brass[2] and appeared in two Doctor Who stories: Image of the Fendahl[5] and Nightmare of Eden.[6] He guest-starred in Holby City as an alcoholic in 2010.
Personal life
His daughter is the political journalist Gaby Hinsliff.
He lives in Winster in the Derbyshire Dales.
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
- ^ "Geoffrey Hinsliff — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk.
- ^ a b "Geoffrey Hinsliff". BFI.
- ^ "Geoffrey Hinsliff". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ ""The Professionals" When the Heat Cools Off (TV Episode 1978) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ Mulkern, Patrick. "Image of the Fendahl". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Campbell, Mark; Newman, Kim. Doctor Who: The Episode Guide. Oldacastle Books. ISBN 978-1-84243-660-8.
External links
- Geoffrey Hinsliff at IMDb
- Geoffrey Hinsliff at Theatricalia