George Selway

Henry George Selway (21 February 1924 – May 1994), known professionally as George Selway, was an English actor. With a career that spanned 35 years, he was best known for his portrayal of Tom Humphries in the third series of the ITV comedy drama, Beryl's Lot (1976–1977).

Early life Henry George Selway was born in Marylebone, London, England on 21 February 1924, as the only child to Henry Selway and his wife, Ann "Annie" (née Gartland).

Career In the 1939 England and Wales Register, Selway's occupation was listed as actor. He began his career on stage on 14 March 1945, playing Geoffrey in a production of Great Day. He made his television debut on 27 November 1947, with the role of Fred in the television film Saloon Bar. He made his broadcasting debut on 26 March 1955, as the voice of Tony Lumpkin in the BBC Home Service programme Saturday Night Theatre. He made his film debut on 27 May 1957, with the role of Paddy in the crime film The Secret Place.

Selway took over the role of Tom Humphries in the ITV comedy drama series Beryl's Lot for the third series between 1976 and 1977. The character had previously been portrayed by Mark Kingston for the first two series'.

Selway retired on 19 July 1980, following his role as Geoffrey Fisher in the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company's production of Billy Liar.

Personal life Selway married his first wife, Vanda Godsell, an actress, in Marylebone, Middlesex in October 1954. The couple divorced in 1957, after two years of marriage.

Selway married his second wife, Patricia Greene, an actress, in Maidenhead, Berkshire in October 1959. The couple divorced a few years later.

Selway died in Camden, Greater London, in May 1994. He was 70.

Filmography Stage

Television

Radio

Film

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