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Ian Gardiner

Ian Gardiner

Actor

Born October 12, 1928 in Billericay, Essex, England, UK

Died August 17, 2021

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Ian Gardiner began his life on the boards at Maidstone Grammar School during the Second World War, when as a member of the school's dramatic society he was called upon to play the lead in Henry V at the age of just 14. At that time, the young Ian, who was also vice-captain of the School's 1st XV, lived with his mother, Dr Anna Gardiner, a GP in Lenham.

Mr Gardiner, doubtless hoping his career might continue to parallel another young actor just making his name in the same role - one Larry Olivier - determined on a life in the theatre. His lucky break came in 1954 when he secured the juvenile lead in a West End production called The Love Match, where he played the son of Thora Hird and Arthur Askey. The title of the play proved rather prophetic, as it was there he met and married the female understudy, Janet Davies, whose own career later included playing the role of Pike's mother in Dad's Army.

He continued to work until 2000 when osteoarthritis and a knee replacement operation forced his retirement.

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Ffizz TV Series1987Peter

Howards' Way Poster

Howards' Way TV Series1985Klaus Anderberg

Brookside Poster

Brookside TV Series1982Howard Drucker

Present Laughter Poster

Present Laughter TV Movie1981Henry Lyppiatt

Grange Hill Poster

Grange Hill TV Series1978Man on train

Television Club TV Series1977Mr. Brent

Special Branch Poster

Special Branch TV Series1969Hotel Receptionist

The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder Poster

The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder TV Series1969Hunt

The £1,000,000 Bank Note Mini-Series1968Big Lord's assistant

The Borderers Poster

The Borderers TV Series1968Tam Armstrong

The Root of All Evil? Poster

The Root of All Evil? TV Series1968Rev. Stephen Service

ITV Playhouse Poster

ITV Playhouse TV Series1967Art Master

Jennings Poster

Jennings TV Series1966Mr. Carter

The Rat Catchers Poster

The Rat Catchers TV Series1966Scientist

The Wednesday Play Poster

The Wednesday Play TV Series1964Curtis

Crane TV Series1963Krim

Kidnapped Mini-Series1963Young Officer

Compact TV Series1962John Smith

Dr. Finlay's Casebook Poster

Dr. Finlay's Casebook TV Series1962Ian Jarvis

Z Cars TV Series1962Mr. Brownlow - Store Manager

The Avengers Poster

The Avengers TV Series1961Policeman

The Escape of R.D.7 TV Series1961Laboratory clerk

Scotland Yard Poster

Scotland Yard TV Series19601 episode, 1960

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The Long Way Home TV Series19602nd Deserter

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Knight Errant Limited TV Series1959Insurance agent

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No Hiding Place TV Series1959Mr. Wilson

The Cat Gang Poster

The Cat Gang Feature Film1959Sid

Bonehead TV Series1957Mr. Collins

This Is the Henry Hall Show TV Series1957Self

ITV Play of the Week Poster

ITV Play of the Week TV Series1955Sgt. Greenaway

Love and Kisses TV Series1955Percy Brown

The Love Match TV Movie1953Percy Brown

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