Edward Sinclair(1914-1977)

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Edward Sinclair was born on 3 February 1914 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Dad's Army (1971), The Bells (1931) and David Copperfield (1974). He was married to Gladys Green. He died on 29 August 1977 in Cheddar, Somerset, England, UK.

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Dad's Army

6.9

Verger Maurice Yeatman

1971

The Bells

6.0

Sergeant Christian Nash

1931

David Copperfield

7.3

TV Mini Series

Mr. Barkis

Kiss of Araby

5.8

Writer

1933

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Dad's Army
8.1
TV Series
- Verger Maurice Yeatman
- 1968–1977
Whodunnit?
8.0
TV Series
- Sam Austin
- 1975
Dawsons Weekly
7.8
TV Series
- Steward
- 1975
David Copperfield
7.3
TV Mini Series
- Mr. Barkis
- 1974
No Sex Please - We're British
5.4
- Postman
- 1973
Special Branch
7.4
TV Series
- Man in street (uncredited)
- 1973
Comedy Playhouse
7.2
TV Series
- Head waiter
- 1972
Dad's Army
6.9
- Verger Maurice Yeatman
- 1971
On Trial
TV Mini Series
- C.A. Rolander Jr.
- 1970
The Magic Christian
5.8
- Park Attendant (uncredited)
- 1969
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
5.9
TV Series
- Officer of the Watch
- 1969
Rogues' Gallery
TV Series
- Officer of the watch
- 1969
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
7.7
TV Series
- Maclaren
- 1969
Armchair Theatre
7.5
TV Series
- 1969
A Christmas Night with the Stars
6.0
TV Series
- Verger Maurice Yeatman
- 1968

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Height
- 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Born
- February 3, 1914
- Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Died
- August 29, 1977
- Cheddar, Somerset, England, UK(heart attack)
Spouse
- Gladys GreenMay 1940 - August 29, 1977 (his death)
Other works
He acted in Noël Coward's play, "Cavalcade", at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London, England with Mary Clare and John Mills in the cast.

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British radio and television actor, born into a theatrical family. Started in amateur dramatics and only turned professional while in his forties. Best remembered as the furtive, weaselly verger, Mr. Yeatman, in "Dad's Army".