Glynn Edwards
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John Glynn Edwards (2 February 1931 – 23 May 2018) was a British actor who worked in television and films. He came to national prominence for his portrayal of the barman Dave Harris in the television comedy drama series Minder (1979—1994).
Infobox
Born
John Glynn Edwards(1931-02-02)2 February 1931Penang, Malaya
Died
23 May 2018(2018-05-23) (aged 87)Edinburgh, Scotland
Education
Royal Central School of Speech and DramaTheatre Workshop
Occupation
Actor
Years active
Mid 1950s–1994
Spouses
mw- Yootha Joyce (m. 1956; div. 1969) Christine Pilgrim (m. 1969, divorced) Valerie Edwards(m. 1984)
Children
1
Tables
· Filmography › Film
1972
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1957 | The Heart Within | 1st Constable | |
| 1962 | A Prize of Arms | Boone | Uncredited |
| 1963 | Sparrows Can't Sing | Charlie's friend | Uncredited |
| The Hi-Jackers | Bluey | ||
| 1964 | Zulu | Corporal William Allen | |
| Smokescreen | Inspector Wright | ||
| 1965 | The Ipcress File | Police station sergeant | |
| 1967 | Robbery | Squad chief | |
| 1968 | The Blood Beast Terror | Sgt. Allan | |
| The Bofors Gun | Sergeant-Major West | ||
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | CID Superintendent | |
| 1971 | Get Carter | Albert Swift | |
| 1972 | Under Milk Wood | Mr Cherry Owen | |
| Burke & Hare | Hare | ||
| All Coppers Are... | Jock | ||
| 1973 | Shaft in Africa | Vanden | |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse | First Guard | Credited as Glyn Edwards |
| 1977 | The Stick Up | First Roadblock Policeman | |
| 1978 | The Playbirds | Chief Superintendent Holbourne | |
| 1979 | Confessions from the David Galaxy Affair | Chief Inspector Evans | |
| 1980 | Rising Damp | Cooper | |
| 1983 | Red Monarch | Vlasek | TV movie |
| 1987 | Out of Order | Barman | |
| 1988 | The Seventh Sign | Newscaster |
· Filmography › Television
1964
1965–1969
Role(s)
The Newcomers
Notes
George Harbottle
1966
1967–1968
Role(s)
The Saint
Notes
Leander / Igor
1968–1969
Role(s)
Journey to the Unknown
Notes
Brown
1971
1972–1978
Role(s)
Crown Court
Notes
Various
1975–1976
Role(s)
Man About The House
Notes
Chrissy's father
1976
1977–1978
Role(s)
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Notes
Mr. Pelham
1977–1979
Role(s)
The Paper Lads
Notes
Jack Crawford
1979
1979–1994
Role(s)
Minder
Notes
Dave Harris
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1963–1976 | Dixon of Dock Green | Various | 10 episodes |
| 1963 | The Human Jungle | Albert Stokes | Episode: The Two Edged Sword |
| 1964 | Z-Cars | Mr Cooper / Mr Aldiss | 2 episodes |
| 1965–1969 | The Newcomers | George Harbottle | many episodes |
| 1966 | King of the River | Jack Elliot | Episode: Foreign Invasion |
| 1967–1968 | The Saint | Leander / Igor | 2 episodes |
| 1968–1969 | Journey to the Unknown | Brown | Episode: Stranger in the Family |
| 1969 | The Avengers | Blackie | Episode: The Interrogators |
| 1970 | Steptoe and Son | George | Episode Steptoe and Son – and Son! |
| 1971 | Public Eye | Alf Bain | Episode: Who Wants To Be Told Bad News? |
| 1971 | Bless This House | Motor-cycle Policeman | Episode: For Whom the Bells Toll |
| 1971 | Please Sir! | Mr Dix | 2 Episodes |
| 1972–1978 | Crown Court | Various | 5 episodes |
| 1975–1976 | Man About The House | Chrissy's father | 2 episodes |
| 1976 | Lucky Feller | Mr. Cecil Peake | 5 episodes |
| 1977–1978 | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin | Mr. Pelham | 3 episodes |
| 1977–1979 | The Paper Lads | Jack Crawford | 14 episodes |
| 1977 | Target | Dyer | Episode: Roadrunner |
| 1978 | Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em | Mr Lewis | 3 episodes |
| 1979 | The Professionals | Alfred Cole | Episode: Servant of Two Masters |
| 1979–1994 | Minder | Dave Harris | 95 episodes, (final appearance) |
| 1982 | Legacy of Murder | Henchman | |
| 1983 | Jack of Diamonds | Reg | (comedy thriller with Dick Emery) |
References
- "Glynn Edwards"https://web.archive.org/web/20160308185134/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9efa5d96
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/jun/06/glynn-edwards-obituary
- The Scotsmanhttps://www.scotsman.com/news/raising-a-glass-to-minder-and-endless-repeats-2463249
- Metrohttps://metro.co.uk/2018/06/07/minder-actor-glynn-edwards-dies-aged-87-7612606/
- The Daily Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2018/06/05/glynn-edwards-played-dave-barman-minder-obituary/
- 'Blimey Arthur, Look what Dave's done to the Winchester', article on Glynn Edwards, 'T.V. Times', 25 February – 2 March
- Explore.bfi.org.ukhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120716023507/http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4ce2b9efa5d96
- "BFI Screenonline: Main Chance, The (1969–75) Credits"http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/1220431/credits.html
- Best of British
- Marillion – Heart of Lothian 1985 Music Video HDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pkyZhlK8Q0
- Glynn Edwards in Rich Tea adverthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXVoVcZ7UwA
- Daily Recordhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/minder-actor-glynn-edward-dies-12660086
- Evening Standardhttps://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/minder-actor-glynn-edwards-dies-at-home-in-scotland-aged-87-a3857371.html
- "Glynn Edwards List of Movies and TV Shows"https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/glynn-edwards/credits/152377/
- "A Prize of Arms"https://web.archive.org/web/20170909182213/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b38f405
- Memorable TVhttps://memorabletv.com/guide/screen/11654-a-prize-of-arms
- Turner Classic Movieshttps://web.archive.org/web/20121114005146/http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/55971%7C62598/Glynn-Edwards/#filmography
- "All Coppers Are (1973)"https://web.archive.org/web/20180920032026/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6c3809a5
- Memorable TVhttps://www.memorabletv.com/people/glynn-edwards/
- Nostalgia Centralhttps://nostalgiacentral.com/television/tv-by-decade/tv-shows-1970s/lucky-feller/
- British Comedy Guidehttps://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/emery_presents/episodes/1/4/
- On the Buses: The Complete Storyhttps://books.google.com/books?id=PlO5BAAAQBAJ&dq=jack+of+diamonds+glynn+edwards&pg=RA1-PA31
- memorabletv.comhttps://www.memorabletv.com/uk-tv/jack-of-diamonds-bbc-1-1982-dick-emery/