William Moore (actor)
For other people named William Moore, see William Moore (disambiguation).
| William Moore | |
|---|---|
| Born |
William Aaron Moore 19 April 1916 Birmingham, England |
| Died |
24 April 2000 (aged 84) London, England |
| Years active | 1962-1999 |
| Spouse(s) | Mollie Sugden (1958-2000) |
| Children |
Robin Moore Simon Moore |
William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English actor. He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the popular 1980s comedy series Sorry! (in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's husband from 1969–1970. The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974. Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death. Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.
William Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London,[1]just five days after his 84th birthday.
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 1969-1972 | Coronation Street | Mr Wigglesworth Cyril Turpin |
| 1981 to 1988 | Sorry! | Sydney Lumsden |
| 1987 to 1988 | My Husband and I | George Powers |
Selected filmography
- At the Stroke of Nine (1957)
- Black Jack (1979)
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