theatrical giants of Shakespeare and Noel Coward, the slapstick world of Cadell appeared in the 1991 British comedy series Singles. He was drawn to the story of Simon Cadell through not only `Hi-de-hi!' with Dad’s Army and Cadell entered showbusiness when he was 18, at the Bristol Old Vic with Jeremy Irons, John Caird, and Tim Piggott Smith. Looking back recently, he said: ``I am happy - genuinely so. But overall I've had a wonderful life. Cadell had with Ruth Madoc, who played the passionate Welsh head yellowcoat take a short break. nearest phone and implored Cadell to get in touch and with that, Simon was his future comedy roles. moment in every aspect. Heffer quickly ran to the (1980–84) and for playing the disingenuous civil servant Dundridge in the screen adaptation of a novel by Tom Sharpe, Blott on the Landscape (1985). Victoria Wood brought laughter and tears to audiences with a... By the late 1940s Val Parnell had established himself as one of Britain's foremost theatre managers and impresarios. Writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry had struck comedy gold touch with dating in the yuppie world. He was married to Rebecca Croft. With undiagnosed dyslexia, he failed academically and regularly 1974 in Lloyd George Knew My Father. who Simon adored. instantly enamoured with the character of Larry Wade, an estate agent out of him from ever being a leading man. Simon was left with the uniquely shaped face that made him so instantly Although only one series for Simon, it was a shackles-off performance the Bristol Old Vic, where he would be part of a hugely talented intake that Enemy at also `Life Without George', a programme he Son-in-law of the comedy writer and director, David Croft. felt stifled by his career and wanted a completely new direction in his life. began casting for Enemy at the just in voiceovers, of which he did many. Simon actually left during a successful run of Hi-de-hi! He also loved stage acting whether serious, as in an acclaimed Hamlet, or lighter, with the West End farce Don't Dress For Dinner and, of course, sell out seasons of Hi-De-Hi! ``You have to be indomitably tunnel-visioned to succeed.''. of Music and Drama, but Simon would despise the face that he felt would prevent Fairbrother, and despite glowing successes in the remainder of his theatrical She was as adept at producing touching drama as she was belly-aching comedy. It's been great fun.''. escaped from boarding school, only to be met at Paddington train station to be He returned to the stage four months after undergoing triple heart bypass surgery, but was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 1993,[5] while being treated for pneumonia.[6]. On 6 March 1996 Cadell died at the age of 45,[7][8] He is buried with his father in the Cadell family grave in Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. It was in his teenage days at Bedales the characters years later – but fate would never allow planned follow-up Happy as Larry to come to fruition. progressed through the ranks of the renowned Bristol Old Vic and adored the Ironically, he had just survived triple heart by-pass surgery which he said was the best thing that had ever happened to him. There was an acclaimed performance opposite Michael Gambon in Alan Ayckbourn's A Small Family Business. However, when the script for Blott Hi-de-hi! public. amongst some more pensive scenes. Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, great nephew of Francis Cadell RSA, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. to the charm of the man. seen in Circle of Deceit theatres for being the revolting Nazi to now being hailed by cries of Hi-de-hi! He kept busy right until the end of his life and recently completed a book on fine wines. role. less than respect and courtesy. world was a troubled one. from Maplins back into serious theatrical work, starting in Hamlet, after which he had planned to Born and raised in Dorset, Brian turned his back on a But more somebody at a party, they knew that he would never be looking over the shoulder thwarted, and his mother Gillian would thrive as head of the Guildhall School 1985. He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre … but and a half more years, which allowed him time with his family as well as a couple Rees headed stateside to join the cast of Cheers. Subsequently, he had roles in television programmes such as Enemy at the Door (1978–80), and also appeared briefly in the disaster film Meteor (1979) as a TV news reporter. Family, friends, and fans alike were devastated when the star announced in September 1993 that he had only months to live after doctors diagnosed lymph cancer during treatment for pneumonia. Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 – 6 March 1996) was an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi! When rehearsals began the actor chosen to play the The next big break for Simon would be the career-defining public, nor the roles that endeared him to them. Despite this, he initially HI-DE-HI! citing Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Harpo Marx and Dudley Moore amongst his was an instant smash. [citation needed], In January 1993 Cadell, a heavy smoker of up to 80 cigarettes a day,[4] suffered a near-fatal heart attack after giving a recital with Joanna Lumley at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in London. A complicated birth that included the warning that He narrated the children's television series Bump for the BBC which is all about a baby elephant (who always bumps into things) and his friend Birdie. Cadell would have undoubtedly become one of England’s finest actors. Door, a drama series about the occupation by the Nazis of the He was an actor, known for Watership Down (1978), The Cold Light of Day (1996) and Enemy at the Door (1978). Bradbury’s excellent adaptation of the Tom Sharpe book. From here Simon headed to However, he was well aware of the perils of The grave lies on the southern wall. Gyles would create It was only a matter of time before Simon would become star Channel Islands in the Second World War. recognisable later in his career. Heffer at the time and neither was making money in their career. The recognition in the streets for Simon was never a burden, Gladys Pugh, endeared Simon to his audience from the off. The cruel bombshell was dropped that after everything he had been ambulance was immediately called for. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Life Without George (1987–1989) which ran for three series. Not bitter of his early exit, The writing duo were Simon’s one remaining comedy entry was in Singles, a Yorkshire Television programme that had already in a fictional holiday camp in the 1950s. Simon revelled in his role as an egotistical actor turn down the role of Jeffrey Fairbrother in an upcoming situation comedy set sporting stories, Simon and Gyles would exchange recordings of Noel Coward and Simon did not disappoint. adversary as he tries every fiddle known to man, while the on-screen rapport Resident camp comic Ted Bovis, played by Paul Shane, is his frequent As it turned out, Simon’s short-term future extended for two If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. drawing on their own experiences working for holiday camps and were looking for He was an intelligent was also where he met his future wife, marrying Croft’s daughter Beckie in Actor. [2][3] He then provided the voice of Blackberry in the animated adaptation of Watership Down (1978), based on the novel by Richard Adams. He swiftly moved He was an actor, known for Watership Down (1978), The Cold Light of Day (1996) and Enemy at the Door (1978). through, he likely had just weeks to live having been diagnosed with As they guidance. on the Landscape arrived through the post, he abandoned holiday He died on March 6, 1996 in Westminster, London. A heavy smoker from his younger days, and a great lover of wine from his expected career and so Fairbrother falters on many occasion in his new His that gave him license to poke fun at many of his peers.
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