William Moore (actor)
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William Aaron Moore (19 April 1916 – 24 April 2000) was an English character actor.[1] 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!").[2][3] He also appeared in numerous other television programmes, including Coronation Street as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's husband from 1969–1970.[4] The character put in two more appearances in 1972, then died off-screen in 1974.[5] Moore was married to actress Mollie Sugden from 29 March 1958 until his death.[6] Their twin sons, Robin and Simon, were born in October 1963.[citation needed] Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.[7][8]
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Born | William Aaron Moore (1916-04-19)19 April 1916 Birmingham, England |
Died | 24 April 2000(2000-04-24) (aged 84) London, England |
Years active | 1950s–1999 |
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Children | 2 |
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London, five days after his 84th birthday.[9]