Geoffrey Hughes
Geoffrey Hughes, DL (2 February 1944 – 27 July 2012) was an English actor.
Geoffrey Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1944 |
| Died | 27 July 2012 (aged 68)[2] Isle of Wight, United Kingdom |
| Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Hughes[3] (m. ?–2012; his death) |
Hughes as appeared in a wide range of TV and film appearances, Hughes was best known for a series of supporting roles in popular UK television dramas. He played Vernon Scripps in the British drama series Heartbeat (2001–05, 2007); Twiggy in the popular television sitcom The Royle Family (1998–2000, 2006, 2008); Onslow in the sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95) and Eddie Yeats in the soap opera Coronation Street (1974–1983, 1987). Hughes was born on 2 February 1944 and died on 27 July 2012 from prostate cancer, he is survived by his wife Susan.
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Please Sir - Series 2 Episode 1: They're off | Turner |
| 1969 | Curry and Chips | Dick |
| 1970 | Up Pompeii! – Episode 1: Vestal Virgins | Piteous |
| 1971 | Carry On At Your Convenience | As Willie |
| 1972 | Dad's Army – 1 Episode: Brain Versus Brawn | the Bridge Corporal |
| 1974–83, 1987 | Coronation Street | Eddie Yeats |
| 1985 | The Bright Side | Mr. Lithgow |
| 1986 | Doctor Who – The Trial of a Time Lord, parts 13 & 14 | Mr. Popplewick |
| 1990–95 | Keeping Up Appearances | Onslow |
| 1993 | I, Lovett | Dirk |
| 1995 | The Smiths | Dooley |
| 1998–2000, 2006, 2008 | The Royle Family | Twiggy |
| 2001–05, 2007 | Heartbeat | Vernon Scripps |
| 2007-09 | Skins | Uncle Keith |
References
- ↑ Craig Manning (30 July 2012). Tributes to Wirral-born Coronation Street star. http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/9844901.Tributes_to_Wirral_born_Coronation_Street_star. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ↑ Mike Keegan. "Actor Geoffrey Hughes - Coronation Street's Eddie Yates - dies aged 68 | Manchester Evening News". menmedia.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-04-21. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ↑ Colin Robertson; Alex Peake (4 August 2010). Wife's bedside vigil for Corrie's Eddie... but pals fear the worst. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/3080927/Geoffrey-Hughes-Corries-Eddie-Yeats-is-gravely-ill-with-cancer.html. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
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