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| birth_date = 27 September 1946
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1946|9|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Birmingham]], [[Warwickshire]], [[England]], [[UK]]
| birth_place = [[Birmingham]], [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]], England
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1999|2|1|1946|9|27|df=yes}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1999|2|1|1946|9|27|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Hedge End]], [[Hampshire]], England, UK (heart attack)
| death_place = [[Hedge End]], [[Hampshire]], England
| years_active = 1969–1999
| spouse = Heather Inglis (1982 - 1999) (his death)
| alma_mater = [[Royal Central School of Speech and Drama]]
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'''Robin Courteney Nedwell''' (27 September 1946 – 1 February 1999) was a British actor. He is best remembered for his role as Duncan Waring in the television comedy series ''[[Doctor in the House (TV series)|Doctor in the House]]'' and its sequels; he also featured in other television series such as ''[[The Lovers (TV series)|The Lovers]]'', ''The Upchat Connection'', ''The Climber'' and the ATV comedy-drama ''[[Shillingbury Tales]]''.
==Biography==
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He was born in [[Birmingham]], [[Warwickshire]], England but moved with his family at an early age to [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]], where he was educated at Monkton House prep school. After leaving school he studied at [[Cardiff University|University College, Cardiff]] and joined the Welsh Theatre Company, and then trained at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]] studying Stage Acting.<ref>Anthony Hayward [http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-robin-nedwell-1068561.html#Scene_1 Obituary: Robin Nedwell,] ''The Independent'', 4 February 1999</ref>


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'''Robin Courteney Nedwell''' (27 September 1946 – 1 February 1999) was an English actor, formally trained at Central School of Speech and Drama. He is best remembered for his role as Doctor Duncan Waring in the television comedy series ''[[Doctor in the House (TV series)|Doctor in the House]]'' and its sequels including ''[[Doctor Down Under]]''; although he was critically acclaimed for his performance in television series such as ''[[The Lovers (1970 TV series)|The Lovers]]'', ''The Upchat Connection'', ''The Climber'' and the ATV comedy-drama ''[[Shillingbury Tales]]''. He also featured in several British films.<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=robin_nedwell|type=celebrity|access-date=23 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418052622/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/robin_nedwell|archive-date=18 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
Soon after finishing drama school he landed the role of Duncan Waring in the hugely popular British television comedy series ''[[Doctor in the House (TV series)|Doctor in the House]]'' (1969-70). The producer, [[Humphrey Barclay]], talking about Nedwell's audition said "his natural personality and sense of comedy were immediately apparent and we cast him on the spot", and recalled his trademark "huge laugh".<ref>BBC News, 2 February 1999, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/270324.stm</ref> Taking a break from the series in 1971, Nedwell returned in a leading role as Dr. Waring in the sequels ''[[Doctor in Charge]]'', ''[[Doctor at Sea (TV series)|Doctor at Sea]]'', ''[[Doctor on the Go]]'', ''[[Doctor Down Under]]'' (filmed in Australia), and ''[[Doctor at the Top]]''. Most of his roles were designed for television, and apart from the "Doctor" series, his appearances included ''[[The Vault of Horror (film)|Vault of Horror]]'' (1973) - along with his "Doctor" co-star [[Geoffrey Davies]] - ''[[Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers]]'' (1977), ''[[Shillingbury Tales|The Shillingbury Blowers]]'' (1980), ''[[The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood]]'' (1984) and ''[[Cluedo (UK game show)|Cluedo]]'' (1990).


==Early life and education==
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Nedwell became known later in his career for his performances on stage. He appeared in the [[West End theatre|West End]] in ''[[Brigadoon]]'' in 1989, and in 1992, played Max Detweiler in a British tour of ''[[The Sound of Music]]'', a production that was also staged at [[Sadler's Wells]]. He performed with the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] during the 1995-1996 season, appearing in that year's productions of ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]'', ''[[Richard III (play)|Richard III]]'' and [[Ben Jonson]]'s comedy ''[[The Devil is an Ass]]''.
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He was born in [[Birmingham]], [[England]] but moved with his family at an early age to [[Cardiff]], [[Wales]], where he was educated at Monkton House preparatory school. After leaving school he studied at [[Cardiff University|University College, Cardiff]] and joined a local theatre company, Everyman Theatre Cardiff, and then trained at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]] studying Stage Acting.<ref name="independent">{{Cite web |last=Hayward |first=Anthony |date=1999-02-04 |title=Obituary: Robin Nedwell |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-robin-nedwell-1068561.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404112145/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-robin-nedwell-1068561.html |archive-date=4 April 2023 |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=[[The Independent]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
Soon after finishing drama school he landed the role of Doctor Duncan Waring in the hugely popular British television comedy series ''[[Doctor in the House (TV series)|Doctor in the House]]'' (1969–70).<ref name=guardian/> The producer, [[Humphrey Barclay]], talking of Nedwell's audition said "I remember him bounding into the audition room in 1969, an ebullient drama student in a tweed jacket. His natural personality and sense of comedy were immediately apparent and we cast him on the spot. He was entertaining, considerate, and the greatest fun", and recalled his trademark "huge laugh".<ref name=":0" />

Taking a break from the series in 1971 to pursue his interests in film-making and feature film appearances, Nedwell returned in a leading role as Dr. Waring in the sequels ''[[Doctor in Charge]]'', ''[[Doctor at Sea (TV series)|Doctor at Sea]]'', ''[[Doctor on the Go]]'', ''[[Doctor Down Under]]'' (filmed in Australia), and ''[[Doctor at the Top]]''.<ref name="guardian">{{Cite web |last=McGillivray |first=David |date=3 February 1999 |title=Robin Nedwell Obituary |url=http://www.theguardian.com/news/1999/feb/03/guardianobituaries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422091755/https://www.theguardian.com/news/1999/feb/03/guardianobituaries |archive-date=22 April 2023 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> Although most of his roles were designed for television, apart from the "Doctor" series, his appearances included ''[[The Vault of Horror (film)|Vault of Horror]]'' (1973) – along with his "Doctor" co-star [[Geoffrey Davies]] – ''[[Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers]]'' (1977), ''[[Shillingbury Tales|The Shillingbury Blowers]]'' (1980), ''[[The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood]]'' (1984) and ''[[Cluedo (British game show)|Cluedo]]'' (1990).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9ef7be24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913165037/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9ef7be24|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 September 2018|title=Robin Nedwell|website=BFI}}</ref>

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Nedwell became known later in his career for his performances on stage. He appeared in the [[West End theatre|West End]] in ''[[Brigadoon]]'' in 1989, and in 1992, played Max Detweiler in a British tour of ''[[The Sound of Music]]'', a production that was also staged at [[Sadler's Wells]].<ref name=independent/> He performed with the [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] during the 1995–1996 season, appearing in that year's productions of ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]'' (as Grumio), ''[[Richard III (play)|Richard III]]'' (as King Richard III) and [[Ben Jonson]]'s comedy ''[[The Devil is an Ass]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://collections.shakespeare.org.uk/search/rsc-performances/search/rsc_person:nedwell-robin|title=Search &#124; RSC Performances &#124; Shakespeare Birthplace Trust|website=collections.shakespeare.org.uk}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nedwell had a romance with co-star [[Diane Keen]].<ref>{{Cite journal|date=6 January 1980|title=Give Me the Simple Life Says Hell-raiser Robin|journal=TV Times}}</ref> In 1982, Nedwell married PR agent Heather Inglis, with whom he had a daughter, Amie,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 1999 |title=Doctor star Nedwell dies |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/270324.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418051451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/270324.stm |archive-date=18 April 2023 |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=[[BBC News Online]]}}</ref> although the couple later separated. His nephew Oliver is a graduate of the [[National Film and Television School]] with several credits on feature length films.<ref>{{IMDb name|id=nm6442556|name=Oliver Nedwell}}</ref>
In 1982, Nedwell married PR agent Heather Inglis, although the couple later separated. They had one daughter, Amie. He had a brother, Dr. Jeremy Nedwell. He died from a heart attack at a doctor's surgery in [[Hedge End]], [[Hampshire]], England after suffering a [[heart attack]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/270324.stm "Doctor star Nedwell dies"], ''[[BBC News Online]]'', 2 February 1999</ref>

==Death==

Nedwell lived in [[Hedge End]], [[Hampshire]], England and died at his doctor's surgery in Hedge End after suffering a [[heart attack]] on 1 February 1999, aged 52.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2 February 1999 |title=Doctor star Nedwell dies |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/270324.stm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418051451/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/270324.stm |archive-date=18 April 2023 |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=[[BBC News Online]]}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
* ''[[The Vault of Horror (film)|The Vault of Horror]]'' (1973) - Tom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
* ''[[The Vault of Horror (film)|The Vault of Horror]]'' (1973) – Tom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
* ''[[Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers]]'' (1977) - Lt. Grainger
* ''[[Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers]]'' (1977) – Lt. Grainger
* ''[[Shillingbury Tales|The Shillingbury Blowers]]'' (1980) - Peter Higgins
* ''[[Shillingbury Tales|The Shillingbury Blowers]]'' (1980) – Peter Higgins
* ''[[A Slice of Life (1983 film)|A Slice of Life]]'' (1983) - Toby
* ''[[A Slice of Life (1983 film)|A Slice of Life]]'' (1983) – Toby
* ''[[The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood]]'' (1984) - Will Scarlett
* ''[[The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood]]'' (1984) – Will Scarlett


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0624061|name=Robin Nedwell}}
*{{IMDb name|id=0624061|name=Robin Nedwell}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050213031321/http://www.phill.co.uk:80/people/n/nedwell.html Robin Nedwell] - TV Comedy People
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050213031321/http://www.phill.co.uk/people/n/nedwell.html Robin Nedwell] – TV Comedy People
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/talent/n/nedwell_robin.shtml Robin Nedwell] - BBC Guide to Comedy
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/talent/n/nedwell_robin.shtml Robin Nedwell] – BBC Guide to Comedy
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/keith.underdown/canton_high_school/reminiscences/1960s/people_and_places/robin_nedwell.htm Robin Nedwell] - famous alumni of Canton High School, [[Cardiff]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070501154626/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/keith.underdown/canton_high_school/reminiscences/1960s/people_and_places/robin_nedwell.htm Robin Nedwell] – Famous alumni of [[Canton High School (Cardiff)]]


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Latest revision as of 22:21, 21 June 2024

Robin Nedwell
Born(1946-09-27)27 September 1946
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Died1 February 1999(1999-02-01) (aged 52)
Hedge End, Hampshire, England
Alma materRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama
Years active1969–1999
SpouseHeather Inglis (m. 1982)
Children1

Robin Courteney Nedwell (27 September 1946 – 1 February 1999) was an English actor, formally trained at Central School of Speech and Drama. He is best remembered for his role as Doctor Duncan Waring in the television comedy series Doctor in the House and its sequels including Doctor Down Under; although he was critically acclaimed for his performance in television series such as The Lovers, The Upchat Connection, The Climber and the ATV comedy-drama Shillingbury Tales. He also featured in several British films.[1]

Early life and education

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He was born in Birmingham, England but moved with his family at an early age to Cardiff, Wales, where he was educated at Monkton House preparatory school. After leaving school he studied at University College, Cardiff and joined a local theatre company, Everyman Theatre Cardiff, and then trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama studying Stage Acting.[2]

Career

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Soon after finishing drama school he landed the role of Doctor Duncan Waring in the hugely popular British television comedy series Doctor in the House (1969–70).[3] The producer, Humphrey Barclay, talking of Nedwell's audition said "I remember him bounding into the audition room in 1969, an ebullient drama student in a tweed jacket. His natural personality and sense of comedy were immediately apparent and we cast him on the spot. He was entertaining, considerate, and the greatest fun", and recalled his trademark "huge laugh".[4]

Taking a break from the series in 1971 to pursue his interests in film-making and feature film appearances, Nedwell returned in a leading role as Dr. Waring in the sequels Doctor in Charge, Doctor at Sea, Doctor on the Go, Doctor Down Under (filmed in Australia), and Doctor at the Top.[3] Although most of his roles were designed for television, apart from the "Doctor" series, his appearances included Vault of Horror (1973) – along with his "Doctor" co-star Geoffrey Davies – Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977), The Shillingbury Blowers (1980), The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) and Cluedo (1990).[5]

Nedwell became known later in his career for his performances on stage. He appeared in the West End in Brigadoon in 1989, and in 1992, played Max Detweiler in a British tour of The Sound of Music, a production that was also staged at Sadler's Wells.[2] He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company during the 1995–1996 season, appearing in that year's productions of The Taming of the Shrew (as Grumio), Richard III (as King Richard III) and Ben Jonson's comedy The Devil is an Ass.[6]

Personal life

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Nedwell had a romance with co-star Diane Keen.[7] In 1982, Nedwell married PR agent Heather Inglis, with whom he had a daughter, Amie,[8] although the couple later separated. His nephew Oliver is a graduate of the National Film and Television School with several credits on feature length films.[9]

Death

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Nedwell lived in Hedge End, Hampshire, England and died at his doctor's surgery in Hedge End after suffering a heart attack on 1 February 1999, aged 52.[4]

Filmography

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Robin Nedwell". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hayward, Anthony (4 February 1999). "Obituary: Robin Nedwell". The Independent. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b McGillivray, David (3 February 1999). "Robin Nedwell Obituary". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Doctor star Nedwell dies". BBC News Online. 2 February 1999. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Robin Nedwell". BFI. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Search | RSC Performances | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust". collections.shakespeare.org.uk.
  7. ^ "Give Me the Simple Life Says Hell-raiser Robin". TV Times. 6 January 1980.
  8. ^ "Doctor star Nedwell dies". BBC News Online. 2 February 1999. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  9. ^ Oliver Nedwell at IMDb
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