| Actor | |
| |
|---|---|
| Patrick Waddington | |
| Born | 19th August 1903 |
| Died | 4th February 1987 |
| First appearance | The Showing Up of Corporal Jones (television) |
| Last appearance | The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Walker (television) |
| Series | 1 and 2 (television) |
| Episode count | 2 (television) |
Patrick Waddington (1903-1987) played a brigadier in Dad's Army.
Biography[]
Early life and career
Patrick Waddington was born in York. Born of a long line of piano manufacturers, he was educated at Gresham's School in Holt, North Norfolk.
Early acting career[]
Playing both leading roles and later character roles, Patrick appeared in over twenty films.
Dad's Army[]
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Patrick Waddington in The Showing Up of Corporal Jones
Patrick played the brigadier in The Showing Up of Corporal Jones and The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Walker.
Final years and death[]
Patrick Waddington died back in York, February 4th, 1987,aged 83.
Trivia[]
- Patrick was also an author, singer and stage manager of the Theatre Royal in York.
- In 1951 he became the General Secretary of the Actors Charitable Trust.