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Maurice DenhamBritish actor
Date of Birth: 23.12.1909
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Maurice Denham
British actor Maurice Denham, born William Maurice Denham on 1909 in Beckenham, Kent, England, was the son of Eleanor Winifred and Norman Denham. He attended Tonbridge School and initially planned to pursue a career in engineering, but changed his mind in 1934 and decided to become an actor.
Acting Career
Denham made his television debut in 1938 and began participating in comedy radio shows such as 'ITMA' and 'Much Binding in the Marsh'. Throughout the 1940s, he appeared in numerous films including the well-known 'Oliver Twist' (1948), 'Take My Life', and 'The Blue Lagoon'. In 1954, Denham voiced all the characters in the animated film adaptation of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his leading role in 'The Purple Plain' the same year.
In addition to his film career, Denham also made appearances in television shows and series. He appeared in the television drama 'Talking to a Stranger' in 1966 and worked on the show 'The Lotus Eaters' from 1972 to 1973. He was also invited to join 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' in 1993. Denham participated in episodes of the 'Doctor Who' series as well. He played a role in the 1984 series 'The Twin Dilemma' and was later involved in the audio version of the show in 1993.
Denham also had a presence on the radio, appearing in shows such as 'Oldest Member' on BBC Radio 4, which was based on short stories by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse. He also appeared in 'Rumpole: The Splendours and Miseries of an Old Bailey Hack', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'A Tale of Two Cities'.
Personal Life and Legacy
Denham was married to Margaret Dunn, with whom he lived until her death in 1971. They had three children together. In 1992, he received the Order of the British Empire. Maurice Denham passed away on July 24, 2002, in a London suburb at the age of 92. In May 2003, a service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral to commemorate his life and career.
