Dave King

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Comedian • Actor • Opera Singer

Birth Date: June 23, 1929

Death Date: April 15, 2002

Birth Place: Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK

Dave King rose to fame as an actor, gracing the silver screen many times over the course of his Hollywood career. In his early acting career, King appeared in such films as "Go to Blazes" (1962), the comedy "The Road to Hong Kong" (1962) with Bing Crosby and the Jack Weston comedy adaptation "The Ritz" (1976). He also appeared in the drama "Cuba" (1979) with Sean Connery.

His passion for acting continued to his roles in projects like the action flick "The Golden Lady" (1979) with Christina World, the drama "The Long Good Friday" (1980) with Bob Hoskins and "Reds" (1981). He also worked in television around this time, including a part on "Pennies From Heaven" (1979-1980). During the latter part of his career, he tackled roles in the Al Pacino period drama "Revolution" (1985) and "Rude Awakening" (1989) with Cheech Marin. He held additional roles in television including a part on "Bleak House" (PBS, 1985-86). Most recently, King acted on "Mysterious Ways" (2000-02).

Credits

HeartbeatStream

Guest Star
Soap
1992

Revolution

Actor
Mr. McConnahay
Movie
1985

BergeracStream

Actor
Series
1981

The Chelsea Murders

Actor
Warton
Show
1981

The Long Good Friday

Actor
Parky
Movie
1980

Cuba

Actor
Miss Wonderly's Press Agent
Movie
1979

Rumpole of the Bailey

Actor
Monty Mantis
Show
1978

The SweeneyStream

Guest Star
Series
1975

Up the Chastity Belt

Actor
Landlord
Movie
1971

Go to Blazes

Actor
Bernard
Movie
1961

Pirates of TortugaStream

Actor
Pee Wee
Movie
1961

Coronation StreetStream

Actor
Clifford Duckworth
Soap
1960

Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Dave King Show

Host
Show
1959