Bernard Cribbins played two characters in Doctor Who: Tom Campbell and Wilfred Mott
interpreter of Wilfred Mott in Doctor Whothe actor Bernard Cribbins died at the age of 93, according to information from the The Guardian, and some co-workers took to social media to pay tribute. So far, the cause of death has not been confirmed.
Born December 29, 1928 in Oldham, England, Cribbinsappeared in several films, such as With a way it goes… Sailor (1964), With Way Vai… Columbus (1992) and Frenzy (1972), the latter directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The actor participated for the first time in the universe Doctor Who in the movie Year 2150 – Earth Invasion (1966) in the role of Tom Campbellbut returned in the series’ 2007 reboot as another character, Wilfred Mott.
In addition to film and television, the artist has also worked on stage throughout his career, and the first play was A Comedy of Errors in 1956 in Arts Theater. In addition, he has had leading roles in Guys and Dolls at the National Theater. He was awarded the OBE (English acronym for Order of the British Empire) in 2011 for drama services.
Russell T Davieswho worked with Bernard Cribbins in Doctor Who, paid tribute to his former co-worker on Instagram. “I love this man. He loved being in Doctor Who,” he wrote on the social network. “He said: ‘Kids are calling me grandpa in the street!’ His first day was on site with Kylie Minoguebut all eyes, even Kyliewere in Bernard.”
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Elaine Pageactress who acted with Cribbins in the adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dreamwritten by Davies and produced by BBC Onealso paid tribute to the actor (via The Guardian): “I am so sad. My dear friend Bernard Cribbins died. we met in Anything Goes and we continued our friendship for over 33 years. A very special man with many talents.”
Funny, kind, genuine, always had a smile on his face and a joke. One of the good guys. I will miss him a lot. Rest in peace.
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