Edward Burnham

Edward Burnham (25 December 1916 – 30 June 2015) was an English actor whose career spanned over 60 years.

Early years Burnham was born in Stafford, England on Christmas Day 1916. He was a conscientious objector during the Second World War. His other films have included When Eight Bells Toll (1971), Young Winston (1972), The Hiding Place (1974), Coming Out of the Ice (1982), Little Dorrit (1987) and Diamond Skulls (1989).

As well as his acting career, Burnham also returned to RADA to teach. His students included Peter O’Toole, Sian Phillips, Albert Finney, Anne Reid and Alan Bates. at his home in England.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1967 To Sir, with Love Florian 1971 10 Rillington Place Medical Board #2 1971 When Eight Bells Toll Macullum 1971 The Abominable Dr. Phibes Dr. Dunwoody 1972 Young Winston Henry Labouchere 1975 The Hiding Place Underground Leader 1976 The Copter Kids Mr. Owen Children's Film Foundation1982 Friend or Foe Mr. Cooper 1984 Memed, My Hawk Naked Man 1987 Little Dorrit Daniel Doyce 1989 Diamond Skulls John the Gardener