Reg Lye

Reg Lye

Deceased · Born: Oct 14, 1912 · Died: Mar 23, 1987

Personal Details

BornOct 14, 1912 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
  • Ruth Margaret Clyne

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 23, 1987 )
  • Phylis Alma Bessey

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Reginald Lye, a renowned actor of great repute, entered this world on October 14, 1912, in the vibrant city of Sydney, situated in the picturesque state of New South Wales, Australia. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the silver screen, starring in a diverse range of iconic films, including the critically acclaimed Sunday Too Far Away, released in 1975, the swashbuckling adventure A Challenge for Robin Hood, which premiered in 1967, and the epic drama For Whom the Bell Tolls, a cinematic masterpiece that captivated audiences in 1965.

Reg Lye's personal life was marked by his two marriages, first to the lovely Ruth Margaret Clyne, and subsequently to the charming Phylis Alma Bessey. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away on March 23, 1987, in the charming town of Windsor, New South Wales, Australia, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1983
Molly
Molly as Old Dan
1982
Freedom
Freedom as Old Farmer
1979
Tarka the Otter
Tarka the Otter as Dairy Farmer
1978
Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile as Workman (uncredited)
1977
Wombling Free
Wombling Free as Assistant Surveyor
Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff as Uncle Fred
1975
Thriller
Thriller as Caretaker
1974
Dracula
Dracula as Zookeeper
1973
Thriller
Thriller as Caretaker
Burke & Hare
Burke & Hare as Old Joe
1970
The Games
The Games as Gilmour
Performance
Performance as Workman (uncredited)
1969
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Workman (uncredited)
1968
The Lost Continent
The Lost Continent as The Helmsman
1967
Fathom
Fathom as Mr. Trivers
1966
The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box as 3rd Undertaker
1965
King Rat
King Rat as Tinker Bell
1963
1962
1958
The Stowaway
The Stowaway as Buddington
Smiley Gets a Gun
Smiley Gets a Gun as Pa Greevins
The Shiralee
The Shiralee as Desmond
1956
Smiley
Smiley as Pa Greevins