William Moore
- April 24, 2000
- 84 years
About William Moore
William Moore, 84, English character actor.
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|William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor. He was best known for his role as long-suffering Sydney Lumsden in the 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.[citation needed] Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London, aged 84.
Television roles
Selected filmography
- At the Stroke of Nine (1957)
- Black Jack (1979)
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