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English actor (1918–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donald Eric Tandy (20 December 1918 – 9 May 2014)[1] was an English actor who appeared in over a dozen films (usually in minor or uncredited roles) and several dozens of televisions shows during his career. He played potman Tom Clements in EastEnders from 1986 through 1988.[2]
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![]() Tandy in Scotland Yard, "The Square Mile Murder" (1960) | |
Born | Donald Eric Tandy 20 December 1918 London, England |
Died | 9 May 2014 (aged 95) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1948–1991 |
Spouse | Diana Buckland (1947-2014; his death) |
Children | 1 |
Tandy started his career in 1950 in the low-budget film Chance of a Lifetime.[3]
He appeared in many television programmes including Man from Interpol, Scotland Yard, You Can't Win, The Avengers, The Saint, Danger Man, Sergeant Cork, Sherlock Holmes, The Troubleshooters, and Colditz.[4]
Starting in 1986, he appeared in EastEnders as the Queen Vic potman, Tom Clements. His last appearance was in 1988.