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David Ryall

Bio: David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King
Born: Sat, Jan 05 1935
Birthplace: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, UK

Death: Thu, Dec 25 2014
David Ryall is 79 years old
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Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
David Ryall was 79 in Mr. Turner as 'Footman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of Automata
Automata
David Ryall was 79 in Automata as 'Dominic Hawk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of The Tractate Middoth
The Tractate Middoth
David Ryall was 78 in The Tractate Middoth as 'Rant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
David Ryall was 77 in Quartet as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2012
Poster of Hysteria
Hysteria
David Ryall was 76 in Hysteria as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
David Ryall was 75 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as 'Elphias Doge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of City of Ember
City of Ember
David Ryall was 73 in City of Ember as 'Chief Builder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Clapham Junction
Clapham Junction
David Ryall was 72 in Clapham Junction as 'Vicar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 2007
Poster of The Worst Journey in the World
The Worst Journey in the World
David Ryall was 72 in The Worst Journey in the World as 'Curator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 2007
Poster of Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World Cup
Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World Cup
David Ryall was 71 in Pickles: The Dog Who Won the World Cup as 'Meriweather'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 2006
Poster of Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
David Ryall was 69 in Around the World in 80 Days as 'Lord Salisbury'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 2004
Poster of Byron
Byron
David Ryall was 68 in Byron as 'Sir Ralph Milbanke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 2003
Poster of Blackball
Blackball
David Ryall was 68 in Blackball as 'Giles Wilton'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
David Ryall was 68 in Lucky Jim as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of Two Men Went To War
Two Men Went To War
David Ryall was 67 in Two Men Went To War as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love
David Ryall was 67 in Unconditional Love as 'Funeral Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2002
Poster of Bertie and Elizabeth
Bertie and Elizabeth
David Ryall was 67 in Bertie and Elizabeth as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 2002
Poster of The Cicerones
The Cicerones
David Ryall was 66 in The Cicerones as 'Figure in Pulpit'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Mad Cows
Mad Cows
David Ryall was 64 in Mad Cows as 'Man outside Harrods'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Black Eyes
Black Eyes
David Ryall was 61 in Black Eyes as 'Grandad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of Restoration
Restoration
David Ryall was 60 in Restoration as 'Lord Bathurst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Carrington
Carrington
David Ryall was 60 in Carrington as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre
Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre
David Ryall was 60 in Mrs Hartley and the Growth Centre as 'Dr Simmonds'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1995
Poster of Milner
Milner
David Ryall was 59 in Milner as 'Dave Stiles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of Fatherland
Fatherland
David Ryall was 59 in Fatherland as 'Administrator Kruger'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1994
Poster of Giorgino
Giorgino
David Ryall was 59 in Giorgino as 'Professor Beaumont'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1994
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
David Ryall was 59 in Black Beauty as 'Carriagemaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
David Ryall was 58 in The Entertainer as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1993
Poster of Justice
Justice
David Ryall was 58 in Justice as 'englischer Minister'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1993
Poster of Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock
David Ryall was 58 in Shuttlecock as 'Pound'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1993
Poster of The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent
David Ryall was 57 in The Secret Agent as 'Wurme'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1992
Poster of Running Late
Running Late
David Ryall was 57 in Running Late as 'Wicks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1992
Poster of Revolver
Revolver
David Ryall was 57 in Revolver as 'Aldo Testi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of One Against the Wind
One Against the Wind
David Ryall was 56 in One Against the Wind as 'Dumont, Mary's Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1991
Poster of Truly Madly Deeply
Truly Madly Deeply
David Ryall was 56 in Truly Madly Deeply as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1991
Poster of The Russia House
The Russia House
David Ryall was 55 in The Russia House as 'Colonial Type'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of The Saint: The Software Murders
The Saint: The Software Murders
David Ryall was 55 in The Saint: The Software Murders as 'Teal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1990
Poster of Who Bombed Birmingham?
Who Bombed Birmingham?
David Ryall was 55 in Who Bombed Birmingham? as 'Dr. Frank Skuse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
David Ryall was 54 in The Woman in Black as 'Sweetman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1989
Poster of Nineteen96
Nineteen96
David Ryall was 54 in Nineteen96 as 'Sir Cyril Llewellyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1989
Poster of The Saint: The Brazilian Connection
The Saint: The Brazilian Connection
David Ryall was 54 in The Saint: The Brazilian Connection as 'Teal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1989
Poster of Wilt
Wilt
David Ryall was 54 in Wilt as 'Rev. Froude'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Starlings
Starlings
David Ryall was 53 in Starlings as 'Mr James'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1988
Poster of Fords on Water
Fords on Water
David Ryall was 47 in Fords on Water as 'Mister Jack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Walter
Walter
David Ryall was 47 in Walter as 'Mr. Richards'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Drake's Venture
Drake's Venture
David Ryall was 45 in Drake's Venture as 'Sir Francis Wisingham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1980
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
David Ryall was 45 in The Elephant Man as 'Man With Whores'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore
'Tis Pity She's a Whore
David Ryall was 45 in 'Tis Pity She's a Whore as 'Richardetto'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1980
Poster of Dreams of Leaving
Dreams of Leaving
David Ryall was 45 in Dreams of Leaving as 'Drunk Journalist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 17 1980
Poster of The Knowledge
The Knowledge
David Ryall was 43 in The Knowledge as 'Titanic Walters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Black Joy
Black Joy
David Ryall was 42 in Black Joy as 'Butcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1977
Poster of The Dance of Death
The Dance of Death
David Ryall was 33 in The Dance of Death as 'Sentry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Village
The Village
David Ryall was 78+ in The Village as 'Old Bert Middleton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 2013
Poster of Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
David Ryall was 77+ in Call the Midwife as 'Tommy Mills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2012
Poster of Trollied
Trollied
David Ryall was 76+ in Trollied
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2011
Poster of Crooked House
Crooked House
David Ryall was 73+ in Crooked House
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 22 2008
Poster of Bonekickers
Bonekickers
David Ryall was 73+ in Bonekickers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 08 2008
Poster of Outnumbered
Outnumbered
David Ryall was 72+ in Outnumbered as 'Granddad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
David Ryall was 72+ in Lewis as 'Mr. Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Le Grand Charles
Le Grand Charles
David Ryall was 71+ in Le Grand Charles as 'Winston Churchill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2006
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
David Ryall was 68+ in New Tricks as 'Jasper Urquhart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
David Ryall was 68+ in State of Play
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Byron
Byron
David Ryall was 67+ in Byron as 'Sir Ralph Milbanke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
David Ryall was 67+ in Foyle's War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force
David Ryall was 67+ in Ultimate Force
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of In Deep
In Deep
David Ryall was 66+ in In Deep as 'Denver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 19 2001
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
David Ryall was 64+ in Oliver Twist as 'Mr. Fang, magistrate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of In the Red
In the Red
David Ryall was 63+ in In the Red as 'Max Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of Plotlands
Plotlands
David Ryall was 62+ in Plotlands as 'Harry Crowley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
David Ryall was 62+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Bob Moss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
David Ryall was 61+ in The Legacy of Reginald Perrin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1996
Poster of Jake's Progress
Jake's Progress
David Ryall was 60+ in Jake's Progress as 'Alex Halliwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
David Ryall was 60+ in Hamish Macbeth as 'Paul Jeffreys'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
David Ryall was 59+ in Pie in the Sky as 'Jack Bolland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
David Ryall was 59+ in Law and Disorder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 1994
Poster of To Play the King
To Play the King
David Ryall was 58+ in To Play the King as 'Sir Bruce Bullerby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Goodnight Sweetheart
Goodnight Sweetheart
David Ryall was 58+ in Goodnight Sweetheart as 'Eric Elward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
David Ryall was 58+ in Peak Practice as 'Ben Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Witchcraft
Witchcraft
David Ryall was 57+ in Witchcraft as 'Oxford Librarian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 14 1992
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
David Ryall was 57+ in A Touch of Frost
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
David Ryall was 57+ in The Borrowers as 'Crampfurl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1992
Poster of Anglo Saxon Attitudes
Anglo Saxon Attitudes
David Ryall was 57+ in Anglo Saxon Attitudes as 'Frank Rammage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 12 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
David Ryall was 57+ in Heartbeat as 'Howard Dufton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
David Ryall was 56+ in Prime Suspect as 'Oscar Bream'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
David Ryall was 55+ in Perfect Scoundrels as 'Vicar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of About Face
About Face
David Ryall was 54+ in About Face
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 06 1989
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
David Ryall was 54+ in The Paradise Club as 'Bishop Sykes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of South Of The Border
South Of The Border
David Ryall was 53+ in South Of The Border as 'Trevor Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1988
Poster of The River
The River
David Ryall was 53+ in The River as 'Colonel Danvers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 20 1988
Poster of The Return of Shelley
The Return of Shelley
David Ryall was 53+ in The Return of Shelley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 1988
Poster of Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
David Ryall was 53+ in Jack the Ripper as 'Bowyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 1988
Poster of The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
The Modern World: Ten Great Writers
David Ryall was 53+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as 'Pastor Kroll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
David Ryall was 52+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
David Ryall was 52+ in Inspector Morse as 'Derek Whittaker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
David Ryall was 51+ in The Singing Detective as 'Mr. Hall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
David Ryall was 51+ in Casualty as 'Eddie Gash, Tom Harley, Dr. James Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
David Ryall was 51+ in Lovejoy as 'Sam Cavendish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
David Ryall was 49+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Spyship
Spyship
David Ryall was 48+ in Spyship
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 09 1983
Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
David Ryall was 48+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Glass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of Number 10
Number 10
David Ryall was 48+ in Number 10
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of Minder
Minder
David Ryall was 44+ in Minder as 'Ashley Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Bless Me Father
Bless Me Father
David Ryall was 43+ in Bless Me Father as 'Billy Buzzle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978
Poster of Enemy at the Door
Enemy at the Door
David Ryall was 43+ in Enemy at the Door as 'Capt. Tom Foster-Smythe, Captain Tom Foster-Smythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978
Poster of Blake's 7
Blake's 7
David Ryall was 42+ in Blake's 7 as 'Selman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of The Legend of Robin Hood
The Legend of Robin Hood
David Ryall was 40+ in The Legend of Robin Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
David Ryall was 37+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
David Ryall was 16+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Dumont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951