Philip Friend

Philip Friend

Deceased · Born: Feb 20, 1915 · Died: Sep 1, 1987

Personal Details

BornFeb 20, 1915 Horsham, Sussex, England, UK

Biography

Philip Friend was born on February 20, 1915, in the charming town of Horsham, situated in the picturesque county of Sussex, England, UK. This talented individual would go on to make a name for himself in the world of acting, earning recognition for his captivating performances in a variety of films and television shows.

Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the 1950 film "Buccaneer's Girl", the 1956 series "Dick Turpin: Highwayman", and the 1958 production "The Solitary Child". Throughout his career, Philip Friend consistently demonstrated his range and versatility as an actor, captivating audiences with his nuanced portrayals of complex characters.

In his personal life, Philip Friend was married to the lovely Eileen Erskine, and the couple shared a deep and enduring love for one another. Tragically, Philip's life was cut short when he passed away on September 1, 1987, in the peaceful village of Chiddingfold, located in the beautiful county of Surrey, England, UK.

Career

1966
The Vulture
The Vulture as The Vicar
1958
The Solitary Child
The Solitary Child as James Random
Son of Robin Hood
Son of Robin Hood as Dorchester
1957
The Betrayal
The Betrayal as Michael McCall
1956
Operation Conspiracy
Operation Conspiracy as Felix Gratton
1954
The Diamond Wizard
The Diamond Wizard as Insp. McClaren
1953
Desperate Moment
Desperate Moment as Capt. Bob Sawyer
Edge of Divorce
Edge of Divorce as John Lomax
1951
Thunder on the Hill
Thunder on the Hill as Sidney Kingham
Smuggler's Island
Smuggler's Island as Allan Craig
1950
Buccaneer's Girl
Buccaneer's Girl as Frederic Baptiste (aka Capt. Robert Kingston)
Spy Hunt
Spy Hunt as Chris Denson
1949
Sword in the Desert
Sword in the Desert as Lt. Ellerton
1948
Enchantment
Enchantment as Pelham Dane
1945
Great Day
Great Day as Geoffrey Winthrop
Warn That Man
Warn That Man as John Cooper
The Flemish Farm
The Flemish Farm as Fernard Matagne
1942
Back-Room Boy
Back-Room Boy as Damon Ravel
The Next of Kin
The Next of Kin as Lt. Cummins
1941
Old Bill and Son
Old Bill and Son as (uncredited)
1939
Inquest
Inquest as Richard Neale KC