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'''Edward James de Souza''' (born 4 September 1932)<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0211767 Edward de Souza imdb page]</ref> is a British [[character actor]] and graduate of [[RADA]], who is of [[Portuguese India]]n and English descent.<ref>[http://www.kaldorcity.com/people/edsinterview.html Interview with Edward de Souza] ''kaldorcity.com''. Originally published in ''Celestial Toyroom'' issue 384.</ref>
'''Edward James de Souza''' (born 4 September 1932)<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0211767 Edward de Souza imdb page]</ref> is a British character actor]and graduate of [[RADA]], who is of Portuguese-Indian and English descent.<ref>[http://www.kaldorcity.com/people/edsinterview.html Interview with Edward de Souza] ''kaldorcity.com''. Originally published in ''Celestial Toyroom'' issue 384.</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
De Souza was the only child of Annie Adeline Swift (née Calvert) and Edward Valentine De Souza Jr. ([[Yangon|Rangoon]] 1881–1947), a [[University of Cambridge|Cambridge]] Graduate of [[Portuguese India]]n descent (his father originated from [[Goa]]). De Souza was brought up primarily by his mother, as his father died when De Souza was just 14.
De Souza was the only child of Annie Adeline Swift (née Calvert) and Edward Valentine De Souza Jr. ([[Yangon|Rangoon]] 1881–1947), a graduate of the University of Cambridge who was of Portuguese-Indian descent (his father originated from [[Goa]]). De Souza was brought up primarily by his mother because his father died when De Souza was just 14.


==Career==
==Career==
From 1961 to 1966, he starred in the sitcom ''[[Marriage Lines]]'' with [[Richard Briers]] and [[Prunella Scales]]. De Souza had roles in the [[Hammer Film Productions|Hammer]] films ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1962 film)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'' and ''[[The Kiss of the Vampire]]'' (both 1962). In the same year he appeared in "Six Hands Across the Table", an episode of British television series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''.
From 1961 to 1966, he starred in the sitcom ''[[Marriage Lines]]'' with [[Richard Briers]] and [[Prunella Scales]]. De Souza had roles in the [[Hammer Film Productions|Hammer]] films ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1962 film)|The Phantom of the Opera]]'' and ''[[The Kiss of the Vampire]]'' (both 1962). In the same year, he appeared in "Six Hands Across the Table", an episode of British television series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]''.


De Souza appeared as the lead in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (1965) – the only story ever broadcast in the series not to feature [[Doctor (Doctor Who)|the Doctor]] in any capacity.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/episodeguide/missiontounknown/detail.shtml BBC – Doctor Who Classic Series Episode Guide – Mission to the Unknown – Details]</ref> In 1977, he played Sheik Hosein in the [[James Bond film]] ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me (film)|The Spy Who Loved Me]]''.<ref>{{cite book|last=Chapman|first=James|title=Licence to thrill: a cultural history of the James Bond films|year=2007|publisher=[[I. B. Tauris]]|isbn=978-1-86064-387-3}}</ref> He was solicitor Bonny Bernard in the first series of ''[[Rumpole of the Bailey]]'' (1978). In the same year he appeared in "Hearts and Minds", the last episode of ''[[The Sweeney]]'' to be filmed, which also featured the popular comedians [[Morecambe and Wise]]. In 1982, he appeared in the final ''[[Sapphire & Steel]]'' adventure as "The Man". He also appeared in the television version of ''[[After Henry (TV series)|After Henry]]'' (1989–90), ''[[Farrington of the F.O.|Farrington]]'' and, earlier, took the part of [[Marquis de Soveral|Soveral]] (the Portuguese Ambassador to Britain) in ''[[Edward the Seventh (television)|Edward the Seventh]]'' (1975). He had a cameo appearance in the 2007 fantasy film ''[[The Golden Compass (film)|The Golden Compass]]'' as the Second High Councillor. In succession to the originator of the role, [[Valentine Dyall]], he was ''The Man in Black'' on [[BBC Radio 4]] between 1988 and 1992. De Souza played the role of Afonso in ''[[One Foot in the Grave]]'' ''One Foot in the Algarve'' (1993).
De Souza appeared as the lead in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' story ''[[Mission to the Unknown]]'' (1965) – the only story ever broadcast in the series not to feature [[Doctor (Doctor Who)|the Doctor]] in any capacity.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/classic/episodeguide/missiontounknown/detail.shtml BBC – Doctor Who Classic Series Episode Guide – Mission to the Unknown – Details]</ref> In 1977, he played Sheik Hosein in the [[James Bond film]] ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me (film)|The Spy Who Loved Me]]''.<ref>{{cite book|last=Chapman|first=James|title=Licence to thrill: a cultural history of the James Bond films|year=2007|publisher=[[I.B. Tauris]]|isbn=978-1-86064-387-3}}</ref> He was solicitor Bonny Bernard in the first series of ''[[Rumpole of the Bailey]]'' (1978). In the same year, he appeared in "Hearts and Minds", the last episode of ''[[The Sweeney]]'' to be filmed, which featured the popular comedians [[Morecambe and Wise]]. In 1982, he appeared in the final ''[[Sapphire & Steel]]'' adventure as "The Man". He appeared in ''[[Edward the Seventh (television)|Edward the Seventh]]'' (1975), ''[[After Henry (TV series)|After Henry]]'' (1989–1990), and ''[[Farrington of the F.O.|Farrington]]''. He had a cameo in the 2007 fantasy film ''[[The Golden Compass (film)|The Golden Compass]]''. In succession to [[Valentine Dyall]], the originator of the role, he was ''The Man in Black'' on [[BBC Radio 4]] between 1988 and 1992. De Souza played the role of Afonso in ''[[One Foot in the Grave]]'' and ''One Foot in the Algarve'' (1993).


He joined the British [[soap opera]] ''[[Coronation Street]]'' as [[Colin Grimshaw]], where he made his first appearance on 12 December 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a133828/xmas-preview-corrie-oaks-emmerdale.html#yourviews|title=Corrie, 'Oaks, Emmerdale|work=DigitalSpy|date=28 October 2008}}</ref> His character died in May 2009.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/colin-dies-suddenly/|first=Patrick|last=McLennan|journal=[[What's on TV]]|title=Colin dies suddenly|date=6 May 2009|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>
He joined the British soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'' as [[Colin Grimshaw]], making his first appearance on 12 December 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a133828/xmas-preview-corrie-oaks-emmerdale.html#yourviews|title=Corrie, 'Oaks, Emmerdale|work=DigitalSpy|date=28 October 2008}}</ref> His character died in May 2009.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/colin-dies-suddenly/|first=Patrick|last=McLennan|journal=[[What's on TV]]|title=Colin dies suddenly|date=6 May 2009|access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref>


== Selected filmography ==
== Selected filmography ==

Revision as of 17:21, 7 April 2021

Edward de Souza
Born
Edward James de Souza

(1932-09-04) 4 September 1932 (age 92)
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1957–2014

Edward James de Souza (born 4 September 1932)[2] is a British character actor]and graduate of RADA, who is of Portuguese-Indian and English descent.[3]

Early life

De Souza was the only child of Annie Adeline Swift (née Calvert) and Edward Valentine De Souza Jr. (Rangoon 1881–1947), a graduate of the University of Cambridge who was of Portuguese-Indian descent (his father originated from Goa). De Souza was brought up primarily by his mother because his father died when De Souza was just 14.

Career

From 1961 to 1966, he starred in the sitcom Marriage Lines with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. De Souza had roles in the Hammer films The Phantom of the Opera and The Kiss of the Vampire (both 1962). In the same year, he appeared in "Six Hands Across the Table", an episode of British television series The Avengers.

De Souza appeared as the lead in the Doctor Who story Mission to the Unknown (1965) – the only story ever broadcast in the series not to feature the Doctor in any capacity.[4] In 1977, he played Sheik Hosein in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.[5] He was solicitor Bonny Bernard in the first series of Rumpole of the Bailey (1978). In the same year, he appeared in "Hearts and Minds", the last episode of The Sweeney to be filmed, which featured the popular comedians Morecambe and Wise. In 1982, he appeared in the final Sapphire & Steel adventure as "The Man". He appeared in Edward the Seventh (1975), After Henry (1989–1990), and Farrington. He had a cameo in the 2007 fantasy film The Golden Compass. In succession to Valentine Dyall, the originator of the role, he was The Man in Black on BBC Radio 4 between 1988 and 1992. De Souza played the role of Afonso in One Foot in the Grave and One Foot in the Algarve (1993).

He joined the British soap opera Coronation Street as Colin Grimshaw, making his first appearance on 12 December 2008.[6] His character died in May 2009.[7]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  2. ^ Edward de Souza imdb page
  3. ^ Interview with Edward de Souza kaldorcity.com. Originally published in Celestial Toyroom issue 384.
  4. ^ BBC – Doctor Who Classic Series Episode Guide – Mission to the Unknown – Details
  5. ^ Chapman, James (2007). Licence to thrill: a cultural history of the James Bond films. I.B. Tauris. ISBN 978-1-86064-387-3.
  6. ^ "Corrie, 'Oaks, Emmerdale". DigitalSpy. 28 October 2008.
  7. ^ McLennan, Patrick (6 May 2009). "Colin dies suddenly". What's on TV. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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