About Brown Derby
Lived 1914 – 2000 (aged 86). Brown Derby was an actor and television actor.
Brown Derby (5 May 1914 – 17 July 2000) was a Scottish stage, film and television actor. He made his film debut as Edith Evans's footman in Thorold Dickinson's classic The Queen of Spades. He played Sergeant Roberts, too, in Suspended Alibi. Derby had a regular role as Scott-Erskine in the BBC's The Omega Factor, and also starred in Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Z-Cars, The Saint, Sutherland's Law, Play for Today, Take The High Road and many other British television shows.
Theatre Year Title Role Company Director Notes 1971 Confessions of a Justified Sinner Blanchard, Shepherd Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Richard Eyre Edinburgh International Festival 1982 Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaites Merchant Scottish Theatre Company Tom Fleming play by Sir David Lyndsay, adapted by Robert Kemp
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Who was Brown Derby?
Scottish film and television actor
When was Brown Derby born?
Brown Derby was born on 5 May 1914 in Castle Douglas.
When did Brown Derby die?
Brown Derby died on 17 July 2000.
What was Brown Derby's occupation?
Brown Derby was an actor and television actor.
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