Tony Steedman
English actor (1927–2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
English actor (1927–2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anthony Francis Steedman (21 August 1927 – 4 February 2001) was an English character actor, perhaps best known for roles in British TV drama series of the 1970s and 1980s, and for his role as Socrates in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.[1]
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Tony Steedman | |
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Publicity still, 1984 | |
| Born | Anthony Francis Steedman 21 August 1927 Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 4 February 2001 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | East London Cemetery, Plaistow, London |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–1998 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
In addition to film work, his theatre appearances were extensive, including Ray Cooney's comedy Her Royal Highness in the West End of London,[2] and he appeared in numerous television productions, including episodes of The Feathered Serpent, Thriller, The Professionals, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), Coronation Street, The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes, The Avengers, Babylon 5, The Sweeney, Minder and Barry Morse presents Strange But True.[3][4] He had a recurring role in the British soap opera Crossroads as Dr. Butterworth. He was also a regular in the final two series of BBC sitcom Citizen Smith (1979–80).[5] He holds the distinction of portraying Nazi Gen. Alfred Jodl twice, first in The Death of Adolf Hitler (1973) and later in The Bunker (1981).[6] Following his role in Bill and Ted, he voiced the character of Justin Hammer in the first season of Iron Man.[7]
Steedman met his first wife, Ann Taylor, in 1957 during a production of Oklahoma![8] and they were married in November of that year in Brackley.[9] They had one daughter, and divorced in 1963.
Steedman's second wife was actress Judy Parfitt, whom he met in 1960 at the Birmingham Rep. They were married in 1963 and jointly ran Allerway Limited, an artistic creation company.[10] They had one son together.[11]
Steedman died on 4 February 2001.
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