Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

Deceased · Born: May 7, 1908 · Died: Jun 24, 1985

1963
1945
1943

Personal Details

BornMay 7, 1908 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Kay Woodman

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Babette Jones

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )
  • Marjorie Stonor

    ( Apr 23, 1935 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Mary Phyllis Logan
  • Franklin Dyall

Biography

The late, esteemed actor, often likened to the renowned Vincent Price, was a master of his craft, with a voice that could effortlessly evoke a range of emotions, from chilling to exhilarating, spanning an impressive half-century of his illustrious career.

His distinctive, low-pitched, and melodious tones, which were his hallmark, allowed him to bring characters to life, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression. One of his most iconic roles was that of "The Man In Black" in the late 1940s, a testament to his enduring popularity and versatility.

Despite his passing at the ripe age of 77, his legacy lived on, with appearances in various radio productions, including the cult classic "The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy" in 1980, and likely many more, as his impressive repertoire continued to enthrall listeners.

Moreover, his talents were showcased in the esteemed BBC Television Shakespeare series, a fitting tribute to his remarkable career, which came to a close with his final performance in the year of his passing.

Career

1985
1983
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Black Guardian
1982
Britannia Hospital
Britannia Hospital as Mr Rochester
1981
1979
Secret Army
Secret Army as Dr. Pascal Keldermans
1974
The Beast Must Die
The Beast Must Die as Narrator (voice/ uncredited)
1970
Bizarre
Bizarre as The Mummy (voice)
1967
The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals as German Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Casino Royale
Casino Royale as Vesper Lynd's Assistant / Dr. Noah's Voice (uncredited)
Bedazzled
Bedazzled as God (uncredited)
1966
The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box as Oliver Pike Harmsworth
1964
The Horror of It All
The Horror of It All as Reginald Marley
First Men in the Moon
First Men in the Moon as Narrator (uncredited)
1963
The Haunting
The Haunting as Mr. Dudley
1961
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
Fury at Smugglers' Bay as Narrator (uncredited)
1960
The City of the Dead
The City of the Dead as Jethrow Keane
1957
Suspended Alibi
Suspended Alibi as Inspector Kayes
1954
1953
The Final Test
The Final Test as Television Actor
1952
Salute the Toff
Salute the Toff as Inspector Grice
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe as Norman Guard
1950
The Man in Black
The Man in Black as Story Teller / Narrator
Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine as Charles Heywood
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter as Man Telling Story at BBC (uncredited)
For Them That Trespass
For Them That Trespass as Toastmaster at Drew Party
The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades as St. Germain's Messenger
Man on the Run
Man on the Run as Army Judge Advocate
The Glass Mountain
The Glass Mountain as Opera Narrator
1948
Woman Hater
Woman Hater as Spencer
Corridor of Mirrors
Corridor of Mirrors as Counsel for the Defence (uncredited)
1947
Bad Sister
Bad Sister as Storton
1946
This is China
This is China as Narrator (voice)
Latin Quarter
Latin Quarter as Prefecture of Police
Night Comes Too Soon
Night Comes Too Soon as Dr. George Clinton
Night Boat to Dublin
Night Boat to Dublin as Sir George Bell
1945
Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra as 1st. Guardsman
Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter as Alec's Friend Stephen Lynn (uncredited)
1944
Hotel Reserve
Hotel Reserve as Warren Skelton
Henry V
Henry V as Duke of Burgundy
1943
Yellow Canary
Yellow Canary as German Commander
1942
Much Too Shy
Much Too Shy as Defence Councel