About W.B. Brydon
Lived 1933 – 2024 (aged 91). W.B. Brydon was a British actor and film actor.
William Brydon Bell (20 September 1930 – 8 November 2024) was a British-born American actor, known for his appearances in Broadway and British-American films.
Life and career Brydon was primarily known as an actor, best known for the feature films The Age of Innocence (1993) and Trading Places (1983) and the television miniseries The Adams Chronicles (1976).
He provided the voice-over narration for many commercials, including ads for Oxy Skin Care products from the 1980s through the mid-1990s. His other voice work included ads for Raid insecticide, Fashion Bug clothing stores, Renault automobiles and the Shell MasterCard from Chemical Bank.
Brydon died on 8 November 2024, at the age of 94.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was W.B. Brydon?
British actor
When was W.B. Brydon born?
W.B. Brydon was born on 20 September 1933 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did W.B. Brydon die?
W.B. Brydon died on 8 November 2024.
What was W.B. Brydon's occupation?
W.B. Brydon was an actor and film actor.
What nationality was W.B. Brydon?
W.B. Brydon was British.
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