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Rodney Diak

1924 – 2007

British actor

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Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 83). Rodney Diak was a British actor, film actor and television actor.

Rodney Diak (15 June 1924 – 6 October 2007) was a British film, television, and theater actor

He was well known for a string of hit performances on the West End, including Goodnight Mrs. Puffin and Busybody.

Career Rodney Diak was born as David Rodney Diak In 1951, Diak appeared on stage in Twelfth Night in front of an audience which included Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. His career continued with another success with the play Busybody, which debuted in 1964. He also starred in several BBC television series including Z-Cars, Barlow at Large, The Troubleshooters and People Like Us. He had a cameo role in Carry On Admiral.

Filmography Fire Maidens from Outer Space (1956) - Anderson Dunkirk (1958) - Pannet The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) - Warner

Death Rodney Diak died on 6 October 2007 in London from cancer, aged 83.

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Who was Rodney Diak?

British actor (1924-2007)

When was Rodney Diak born?

Rodney Diak was born on 15 June 1924.

When did Rodney Diak die?

Rodney Diak died on 6 October 2007.

What was Rodney Diak's occupation?

Rodney Diak was an actor, film actor and television actor.

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Rodney Diak was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rodney Diak

· Wikidata: Q7356903

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