Keith Marsh
Keith Marsh (1926 – 28 January 2013) was an English actor who appeared in numerous television productions over a 50-year period. Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, he is perhaps best known for playing Jacko in the Thames Television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour (1972–76), who had the catchphrase "I'll have 'arf!"
Keith Marsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 |
| Died | 28 January 2013 (aged 86) |
| Occupation(s) | Television and film actor |
| Years active | 1956–2005 |
Roles edit
Other TV appearances include Coronation Street, in which he appeared as a foreman (1961), George Chippendale (1966), James Dawson (1972), George Marsden (1980), Harry Ashton (1988) and Uncle Mervin (1999).[1] He also appeared in George and the Dragon, Edna, the Inebriate Woman, Last of the Summer Wine, ‘’Special Branch’' (1974, series4,ep12), and The Bill. In 1985 Marsh appeared in The Beiderbecke Affair as "Harry" (the man with the dog called Jason).
His film work included Quatermass and the Pit (1967), Arthur? Arthur! (1969), Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), Scrooge (1970), the film version of Love Thy Neighbour (1973), The Human Factor (1979) and the role of Conway in the film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966).
Death edit
Marsh died in January 2013, aged 86 of prolonged health conditions.[2][3]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Gentle Trap | Pete The Barman | |
| 1961-1999 | Coronation Street | Various Roles | |
| 1965 | Othello | Senator | |
| 1966 | Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. | Conway | |
| The Family Way | Fish and Chip Van Proprietor | Uncredited | |
| 1966-1968 | George and the Dragon | Ralph | |
| 1967 | Quatermass and the Pit | Johnson | |
| 1969 | All Neat in Black Stockings | Wedding Guest | Uncredited |
| Arthur? Arthur! | Lillywhite | ||
| 1970 | Taste the Blood of Dracula | Father | |
| Scrooge | Well Wisher | ||
| 1972-1976 | Love Thy Neighbour | Jacko | |
| 1973 | Love Thy Neighbour | Jacko | |
| 1979 | The Human Factor | Porter | |
| 1980-1990 | All Creatures Great and Small | George Hindley/Mr. Howell | |
| 1983 | My Cousin Rachel | Rev. Pascoe | Miniseries |
| Jane Eyre | Dr. Lloyd | Miniseries | |
| 1986 | Lovejoy | Auctioneer | Episode: The Firefly Cage |
| Casualty | Arthur | Episode: Survival | |
| 1991-1997 | The Bill | Mr. Allen/Len Blackmore | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | Bishop | Episode: The Curse of the Jackal |
| 1997 | Last of the Summer Wine | Sweep | Episode: A Clean Sweep |
| Dalziel and Pascoe | Edgar Masson | Episode: Deadheads | |
| 2005 | Doctors | Terrance Fisher | Episode: No Place Like Home |
| 2005 | The Worst Week of My Life | Mr McGrath | Episode: Friday (series 2) |
References edit
External links edit
- Keith Marsh at IMDb