Ronald Pickup
British actor (1940–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald Alfred Pickup (7 June 1940 – 24 February 2021) was an English actor. He was active in television, film, and theatre, beginning with a 1964 appearance in Doctor Who. Theatre critic Michael Billington described him as "a terrific stage star and an essential member of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre company".[2] His major screen roles included the title role in The Life of Verdi and Prince Yakimov in Fortunes of War (1987).
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Ronald Pickup | |
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Born | Ronald Alfred Pickup (1940-06-07)7 June 1940 |
Died | 24 February 2021(2021-02-24) (aged 80) |
Alma mater | University of Leeds Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964–2021 |
Spouse |
Lans Traverse (m. 1964) |
Children | 2, including Rachel |
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