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Keith Marsh

1926 – 2013

English actor

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Lived 1926 – 2013 (aged 86–87). Keith Marsh was a British actor and television actor.

Keith Marsh (10 January 1926 – 28 January 2013) was an English actor who appeared in numerous television productions over a 50-year period. He is perhaps best known for playing Jacko in the Thames Television sitcom Love Thy Neighbour (1972–76), who had the catchphrase "I'll have half!"

Roles Other TV appearances include Coronation Street, in which he appeared as a foreman (1961), George Chippendale (1966), James Dawson (1972), George Marsden (1980), Harry Ashton (1988) and Uncle Mervin (1999). He also appeared in George and the Dragon, Edna, the Inebriate Woman, Last of the Summer Wine, ‘’Special Branch’' (1974, series4, ep12), and The Bill. In 1985 Marsh appeared in The Beiderbecke Affair as "Harry" (the man with the dog called Jason).

His film work included Quatermass and the Pit (1967), Arthur? Arthur! (1969), Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), Scrooge (1970), the film version of Love Thy Neighbour (1973), The Human Factor (1979) and the role of Conway in the film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966).

Death Marsh died in January 2013, aged 87 of prolonged health conditions.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1958 The Diary of Samuel Pepys Servant Episode: #8 1960 The Gentle Trap Pete The Barman 1961-1999 Coronation Street Various Roles 1965 Othello Senator 1966 Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. Conway The Family Way Fish and Chip Van Proprietor Uncredited 1966–1968 George and the Dragon Ralph 1967 Quatermass and the Pit Johnson 1967River Rivals1969 All Neat in Black Stockings Wedding Guest Uncredited Arthur? Arthur! Lillywhite 1970 Taste the Blood of Dracula Father Scrooge Well Wisher 1972-1976 Love Thy Neighbour Jacko 1973 Love Thy Neighbour Jacko 1979 The Human Factor Porter 1980-1990 All Creatures Great and Small George Hindley/Mr. Howell 1983 The Gaffer (TV series) Henry Dodd My Cousin Rachel Rev. Pascoe Miniseries Jane Eyre Dr. Lloyd Miniseries1986 Lovejoy Auctioneer Episode: The Firefly Cage Casualty Arthur Episode: Survival 1989 A Bit of a Do Percy Spragg Episode: The White Wedding The Dentists' Dinner Dance 1991-1997 The Bill Mr. Allen/Len Blackmore 2 episodes 1992 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Bishop Episode: The Curse of the Jackal 1997 Last of the Summer Wine Sweep Episode: A Clean Sweep Dalziel and Pascoe Edgar Masson Episode: Deadheads 2005 Doctors Terrance Fisher Episode: No Place Like Home 2005 The Worst Week of My Life Mr McGrath Episode: Friday (series 2)

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Born
1926, Blackpool
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Died
2013, England

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Marsh?

English actor (1926-2013)

When was Keith Marsh born?

Keith Marsh was born in 1926 in Blackpool.

When did Keith Marsh die?

Keith Marsh died in 2013 in England.

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Keith Marsh was an actor and television actor.

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Keith Marsh was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Marsh

· Wikidata: Q6384702

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