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Nigel Stock (actor)

January 05, 2023

Nigel Stock (21 September 1919 - 23 June 1986) was a British actor who played character roles in many films and television dramas.[2] He was perhaps best known for his stint as Dr Watson in TV adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories, for his supporting roles as a solidly reliable English soldier or bureaucrat in several war and historical film dramas, and for playing the title role in Owen, M.D..[3]

Nigel Stock
Stock as Dr. Watson in BBC TV's Sherlock Holmes
Born21 September 1919
Malta
Died23 June 1986(1986-06-23) (aged 66)
Camden, London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1931–1986
Spouse(s)
Catherine Hodnett
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(m. 1943; div. 1947)​

Sonia Williams
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(m. 1951; div. 1980)​

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(m. 1979)​
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Early life

Stock was born in Malta, the son of an Army captain. He grew up in India before attending St Paul's School, London and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he earned the Leverhulme Exhibition, Northcliffe Scholarship, and the Principal's Medal.[4]

Military service

Stock served in the Second World War with the London Irish Rifles and the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army in Burma, China and Kohima. He was honourably discharged with the rank of Major, having twice been mentioned in dispatches.[4]

Acting

He made his stage debut in 1931, and during his career achieved numerous classical and contemporary credits at various distinguished theatres, including the Old Vic and on Broadway, with productions of The Winter's Tale, Macbeth, She Stoops to Conquer, Uncle Vanya.[5][6] His start in films came with uncredited bit parts in The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1938) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939). In 1937 he made his first credited film appearance in Lancashire Luck.[7]

After his wartime service, he returned to acting. His film appearances included popular releases such as Brighton Rock (1947), The Dam Busters (1955), The Great Escape (1963), The Lion in Winter and The Lost Continent (both 1968), and Russian Roulette (1975).[2]

Between 1964 and 1968, Nigel Stock became a household name in the UK for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in a series of Sherlock Holmes dramas for BBC television.[8] Later in life, he portrayed the mentor of Sherlock Holmes in Young Sherlock Holmes.[5] His other numerous television credits included Danger Man (1965), The Avengers (1964 & 1966), The Prisoner (1967), The Doctors (1969–71), Owen, M.D. (1971–73), Quiller (1975), Van der Valk (1977), the Doctor Who serial Time Flight (1982), Yes Minister (1982), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) and for a BBC dramatisation of A Tale of Two Cities (1980) as well as The Pickwick Papers (1985) as Mr. Pickwick.[9][10]

Stock and his third wife, Richenda Carey, had just appeared together on stage in the world premiere of Mumbo Jumbo in May 1986, when, on 23 June 1986, he died in Camden, London[11] of a heart attack, aged 66.[9]

Personal life and death

Stock was married three times. He married his first wife, Catherine Hodnett, in 1943; the couple had one son and divorced in 1947. His second marriage was to Sonia Williams in 1951. They divorced in 1980 after having three children together. Stock's third marriage was to actress Richenda Carey in 1979.[1] They remained married until his death.

Stock was found dead of "natural causes" on Monday 23 June 1986 at his home in north London.[12]

Radio

  • Wimsey - Have His Carcase (BBC radio)(1981) Inspector Umpelty
  • Space Force (1984–85) Magnus Carter
  • 221B (1986) Dr Watson

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b . Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b . Explore.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012.
  3. ^ Paul Cornell; Martin Day; Keith Topping (1996). The Guinness Book of Classic British TV. Guinness. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-85112-628-9.
  4. ^ a b "Nigel Stock". Tv.com. CBS Interactive.
  5. ^ a b Hal Erickson. "Nigel Stock – Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos – AllMovie". AllMovie.
  6. ^ "Nigel Stock". Theatricalia.com.
  7. ^ "Lancashire Luck (1937) – Henry Cass – Cast and Crew – AllMovie". AllMovie.
  8. ^ "British Actor Nigel Stock dies". Montreal Gazette. 25 June 1986.
  9. ^ a b "Nigel Stock". Tv.com. CBS Interactive.
  10. ^ "Nigel Stock". Aveleyman.com.
  11. ^ [1][dead link]
  12. ^ "Nigel Stock". The New York Times. Reuters. 24 June 1986. Retrieved 27 December 2020.

External links

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Nigel Stock 21 September 1919 23 June 1986 was a British actor who played character roles in many films and television dramas 2 He was perhaps best known for his stint as Dr Watson in TV adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories for his supporting roles as a solidly reliable English soldier or bureaucrat in several war and historical film dramas and for playing the title role in Owen M D 3 Nigel StockStock as Dr Watson in BBC TV s Sherlock HolmesBorn21 September 1919MaltaDied23 June 1986 1986 06 23 aged 66 Camden London EnglandOccupationActorYears active1931 1986Spouse s Catherine Hodnett m 1943 div 1947 wbr Sonia Williams m 1951 div 1980 wbr Richenda Carey m 1979 wbr 1 Contents 1 Early life 2 Military service 3 Acting 4 Personal life and death 5 Radio 6 Selected filmography 7 References 8 External linksEarly life EditStock was born in Malta the son of an Army captain He grew up in India before attending St Paul s School London and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he earned the Leverhulme Exhibition Northcliffe Scholarship and the Principal s Medal 4 Military service EditStock served in the Second World War with the London Irish Rifles and the Assam Regiment of the Indian Army in Burma China and Kohima He was honourably discharged with the rank of Major having twice been mentioned in dispatches 4 Acting EditHe made his stage debut in 1931 and during his career achieved numerous classical and contemporary credits at various distinguished theatres including the Old Vic and on Broadway with productions of The Winter s Tale Macbeth She Stoops to Conquer Uncle Vanya 5 6 His start in films came with uncredited bit parts in The Man Who Could Work Miracles 1938 and Goodbye Mr Chips 1939 In 1937 he made his first credited film appearance in Lancashire Luck 7 After his wartime service he returned to acting His film appearances included popular releases such as Brighton Rock 1947 The Dam Busters 1955 The Great Escape 1963 The Lion in Winter and The Lost Continent both 1968 and Russian Roulette 1975 2 Between 1964 and 1968 Nigel Stock became a household name in the UK for his portrayal of Dr Watson in a series of Sherlock Holmes dramas for BBC television 8 Later in life he portrayed the mentor of Sherlock Holmes in Young Sherlock Holmes 5 His other numerous television credits included Danger Man 1965 The Avengers 1964 amp 1966 The Prisoner 1967 The Doctors 1969 71 Owen M D 1971 73 Quiller 1975 Van der Valk 1977 the Doctor Who serial Time Flight 1982 Yes Minister 1982 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 1979 and for a BBC dramatisation of A Tale of Two Cities 1980 as well as The Pickwick Papers 1985 as Mr Pickwick 9 10 Stock and his third wife Richenda Carey had just appeared together on stage in the world premiere of Mumbo Jumbo in May 1986 when on 23 June 1986 he died in Camden London 11 of a heart attack aged 66 9 Personal life and death EditStock was married three times He married his first wife Catherine Hodnett in 1943 the couple had one son and divorced in 1947 His second marriage was to Sonia Williams in 1951 They divorced in 1980 after having three children together Stock s third marriage was to actress Richenda Carey in 1979 1 They remained married until his death Stock was found dead of natural causes on Monday 23 June 1986 at his home in north London 12 Radio EditWimsey Have His Carcase BBC radio 1981 Inspector Umpelty Space Force 1984 85 Magnus Carter 221B 1986 Dr WatsonSelected filmography EditThe Man Who Could Work Miracles 1936 Office Boy uncredited Lancashire Luck 1937 Joe Lovejoy Break the News 1938 Stage Boy uncredited Luck of the Navy 1938 Goodbye Mr Chips 1939 John Forrester uncredited Sons of the Sea 1939 Rudd It Always Rains on Sunday 1947 Ted Edwards Brighton Rock 1947 Cubitt The Lady with a Lamp 1951 Derby Day 1952 Jim Molloy Appointment in London 1953 Co Pilot uncredited Malta Story 1953 Giuseppe Gonzar aka Ricardi Aunt Clara 1954 Charles Willis The Night My Number Came Up 1955 The Pilot The Dam Busters 1955 Flying Off F M Spafford D F C D F M Eyewitness 1956 Barney The Battle of the River Plate 1956 Chief Officer Tairoa Prisoner on Graf Spee uncredited The Silent Enemy 1958 Able Seaman Fraser Never Let Go 1960 Regan Victim 1961 Phip H M S Defiant 1962 Senior Midshipman Kilpatrick The Password Is Courage 1962 Cole Edgar Wallace Mysteries Episode To Have and to Hold 1963 George Matthews Working Title BFI Sleep Long My Love The Great Escape 1963 Flt Lt Dennis Cavendish The Surveyor Espionage TV series Medal for a Turned Coat episode 1964 Harry Forbes Nothing but the Best 1964 Ferris Weekend at Dunkirk 1964 Un soldat brule The High Bright Sun 1964 Lt Col N Park The Night of the Generals 1967 Otto The Lost Continent 1968 Dr Webster The Lion in Winter 1968 William Marshal Cromwell 1970 Sir Edward Hyde Bequest to the Nation 1973 George Matcham Russian Roulette 1975 Ferguson Operation Daybreak 1975 General The Mirror Crack d 1980 Inspector Gates Murder at Midnight Yellowbeard 1983 Admiral Young Sherlock Holmes 1985 Rupert T WaxflatterReferences Edit a b Search Results for England amp Wales Marriages 1837 2005 Archived from the original on 18 March 2018 Retrieved 25 July 2017 a b Nigel Stock Explore bfi org uk Archived from the original on 13 July 2012 Paul Cornell Martin Day Keith Topping 1996 The Guinness Book of Classic British TV Guinness p 17 ISBN 978 0 85112 628 9 a b Nigel Stock Tv com CBS Interactive a b Hal Erickson Nigel Stock Biography Movie Highlights and Photos AllMovie AllMovie Nigel Stock Theatricalia com Lancashire Luck 1937 Henry Cass Cast and Crew AllMovie AllMovie British Actor Nigel Stock dies Montreal Gazette 25 June 1986 a b Nigel Stock Tv com CBS Interactive Nigel Stock Aveleyman com 1 dead link Nigel Stock The New York Times Reuters 24 June 1986 Retrieved 27 December 2020 External links EditNigel Stock at IMDb Nigel Stock at Find a Grave Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nigel Stock actor amp oldid 1122470350, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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