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Alan Edwards (actor) is a British actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He was born on 17 January 1925 in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his roles in the films The Great Escape (1963), The Guns of Navarone (1961), and The Ipcress File (1965). Edwards began his career in the 1950s, appearing in a number of British television shows. He made his film debut in The Great Escape (1963), playing the role of Flight Lieutenant Colin Blythe. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including The Guns of Navarone (1961), The Ipcress File (1965), and The Dirty Dozen (1967). In addition to his film work, Edwards has also appeared in a number of television shows, including The Avengers (1961-1969), The Saint (1962-1969), and The Persuaders! (1971-1972). He has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including The Importance of Being Earnest (1962) and The Rivals (1963). Edwards is currently 78 years old. He has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Popular As Alan Edmund William Edwards
Occupation Actor, artistic director
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 17 January 1925
Birthday 17 January
Birthplace United Kingdom
Date of death (2003-01-14) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Died Place Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality United Kingdom

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1994

In 1994 Edwards became a recipient of a Brisbane Theatre Critic's Matilda Award. In 1997 he received The Glugs of Gosh Award for Excellence in Theatre and in 1998 he was awarded a Doctorate of Letters (honoris causa) by the University of Southern Queensland.

1975

The charity The Actors' & Entertainers Benevolent Fund of Queensland was started by Edwards in 1975 and he was the inaugural president of the organisation. Edwards served in that role until 1994.

1969

Edwards founded and built up the first state theatre company in Queensland in 1969 and in the process helping to establish the career of future star Geoffrey Rush as well as Bille Brown, Carol Burns and many others. He was so highly esteemed that celebrity actors such as Diane Cilento came back to Brisbane to work with him. In 1988 Alan Edwards was succeeded in the post of Artistic Director by Aubrey Mellor.

1960

In 1960, he appeared in the British film, The Unstoppable Man, as the Station Constable. He began his teaching career at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He also taught at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Rose Bruford College and Toynbee Hall. In 1964 he was brought to Australia to teach at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney. During this time Edwards also managed to act with The Old Tote Theatre Company, The Theatre Royal, Hobart and played many roles on television for the ABC and commercial networks.

1956

Edwards won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He also obtained the same for the Old Vic School. After completing his training, he worked in various repertory theatres in England and Scotland before joining the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. From 1956, he worked mainly in London in film, theatre and radio. He also directed many plays, especially when Artistic Director of the Queensland Theatre Company.

1925

Alan Edmund William Edwards AM MBE (17 January 1925 – 14 January 2003) was a British actor and founding Artistic Director of the Queensland Theatre Company in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.