Stuart Latham
Stuart Latham | |
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| Born | Harry Stuart Latham 11 July 1912 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England |
| Died | 31 August 1993 (aged 81) |
| Occupations | Actor, director, television producer |
| Spouse | |
Harry Stuart Latham (11 July 1912 – 31 August 1993) was an English theatre and film actor, director and television producer.[1][2]
Biography
[edit | edit source]Latham was born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey on 11 July 1912.[2] After an apprenticeship in repertory theatre, including a period at Birmingham Rep, he played several small roles in films by Michael Powell in the 1930s.[1] He also worked as a studio manager at Alexandra Palace before the Second World War.[1] His acting work included minor parts in such films as Contraband (1940), The Ghost Train (1941) and The Man in the White Suit (1951).[2] His work as a television director included ITV Television Playhouse (1950s), Biggles (1960s), Kipps (1960), Hobson's Choice (1962), The Victorians (1963), The Villains (1960s) and Victoria Regina (1966).[2][3] In 1960, he became the first producer of the long-running soap opera, Coronation Street,[4] for episodes 1–60, returning briefly for episodes 332–339.
He was married to the actress Barbara Lott from 1940 until his death on 31 August 1993.[5]
Selected filmography
[edit | edit source]- The Ghost Train (1941)
- Tawny Pipit (1944)
- The Man in the White Suit (1951)
- The Galloping Major (1951)
References
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External links
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