Biography
William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor. He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin’s husband from 1969–1970. The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974.
Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death. Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London, five days after his 84th birthday.
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Filmography
all 21
TV Shows 17
Movies 4
George Powers
My Husband and I (1987)
TV
California Gold Rush (1981)
Movie
Mr. Lumsden
Sorry! (1981)
TV
Mr. Roberts
Hammer House of Horror (1980)
TV
Mr Carter
Black Jack (1979)
Movie
Crisp
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
TV
Albert Skerry
All Creatures Great and Small (1978)
TV
6
Raffles (1977)
TV
Det. Sergeant Bowyer
The Sweeney (1975)
TV
Mr. Cooper
Happy Ever After (1974)
TV
Rifle Range Supervisor
The Protectors (1972)
TV
Engine Man
Stocker's Copper (1972)
Movie
Marsh
Justice (1971)
TV
Station Sergeant
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971)
TV
Ian Charles
A Class by Himself (1971)
TV
Captain Cuttle
Dombey and Son (1969)
TV
Harold Lemming
The Corridor People (1966)
TV
Kenrick / Auctioneer / Daniel Hinckman
Public Eye (1965)
TV
The Wednesday Play (1964)
TV
No Hiding Place (1959)
TV
Campion
At the Stroke of Nine (1957)
Movie
Ratings
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1971
1974
1975
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1916-04-19
Deathday2000-04-24 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceBirmingham, United Kingdom
RelationshipsMollie Sugden (1958-01-01 - 2000-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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