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Roy Clarke

Bio: Royston Clarke OBE, usually known as Roy Clarke, is an English comedy writer best known for creating the sitcoms Last of the Summer Wine, Keeping Up Appearances, Open All Hours and its sequel series, Still Open All Hours.
Born: Tue, Jan 28 1930
Birthplace: Austerfield, Doncaster, England, UK
Roy Clarke is 95 years old
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Poster of Young Hyacinth
Young Hyacinth
Roy Clarke was 86 in Young Hyacinth as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Roy Clarke was 67 in The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of A Foreign Field
A Foreign Field
Roy Clarke was 63 in A Foreign Field as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of The World of Eddie Weary
The World of Eddie Weary
Roy Clarke was 59 in The World of Eddie Weary as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Hawks
Hawks
Roy Clarke was 58 in Hawks as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Getting Sam Home
Getting Sam Home
Roy Clarke was 53 in Getting Sam Home as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1983
Poster of The Bass Player and the Blonde
The Bass Player and the Blonde
Roy Clarke was 47 in The Bass Player and the Blonde as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 1977
Poster of That Sinking Feeling
That Sinking Feeling
Roy Clarke was 43 in That Sinking Feeling as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1973
Poster of Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Roy Clarke was 41 in Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1971

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Funny Valentines
Funny Valentines
Roy Clarke was 85+ in Funny Valentines as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 2015
Poster of Still Open All Hours
Still Open All Hours
Roy Clarke was 84+ in Still Open All Hours as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of The Best of Ronnie Barker
The Best of Ronnie Barker
Roy Clarke was 74+ in The Best of Ronnie Barker as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Spark
Spark
Roy Clarke was 67+ in Spark as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1997
Poster of The Wanderer
The Wanderer
Roy Clarke was 64+ in The Wanderer as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Roy Clarke was 64+ in Ain't Misbehavin' as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 20 1994
Poster of Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances
Roy Clarke was 60+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of First of the Summer Wine
First of the Summer Wine
Roy Clarke was 58+ in First of the Summer Wine as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 04 1988
Poster of Pulaski
Pulaski
Roy Clarke was 57+ in Pulaski as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of The Magnificent Evans
The Magnificent Evans
Roy Clarke was 54+ in The Magnificent Evans as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 06 1984
Poster of Flickers
Flickers
Roy Clarke was 50+ in Flickers as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1980
Poster of Open All Hours
Open All Hours
Roy Clarke was 46+ in Open All Hours as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 20 1976
Poster of The Growing Pains of PC Penrose
The Growing Pains of PC Penrose
Roy Clarke was 45+ in The Growing Pains of PC Penrose as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 02 1975
Poster of Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt!
Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt!
Roy Clarke was 44+ in Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt! as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1974
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Roy Clarke was 44+ in Dial M for Murder as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 20 1974
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Roy Clarke was 42+ in Last of the Summer Wine as 'Writer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of The Misfit
The Misfit
Roy Clarke was 40+ in The Misfit as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 03 1970
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
Roy Clarke was 39+ in Manhunt as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse
Roy Clarke was 31+ in Comedy Playhouse as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of The Sharp End
The Sharp End
Roy Clarke will be 95+ in The Sharp End as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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