| Birth name | Walter Frank Fugard |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 26 June 1929 |
| Birth place | Union of South Africa |
| Death date | 5 May 2006 (aged 76) |
| Death place | Richmond, Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer, restaurateur |
Walter Randall (26 June 1929 – 5 May 2006)[1][2] was a British dancer turned actor with numerous roles in British television, including parts in The Saint, Out of This World, Yes Minister, The Professionals and Dixon of Dock Green.[3] His film appearances included roles in The Hand (1960) and Tiffany Jones (1973).[4]
He appeared in the Doctor Who story The Aztecs in 1964, and was interviewed for the DVD release in 2002.[5] Five further appearances on the programme followed, the last of which was Planet of the Spiders in 1974.[3] In their positive review of The Crusade, the Radio Times wrote "Walter Randall's El Akir is the most sinister character in the series to date."[6]
In addition to acting, Randall ran a restaurant in Chelsea.[7] He later ran a wine bar and went into partnership with Jon Pertwee, running a hamburger diner called Pertwee's Take-Away for five years.[8]
References
- ^ Death record
- ^ GRO Index Name: RANDALL, WALTER FRANK Year of Birth: 1929 GRO Reference: DOR Q2/2006 in KINGSTON UPON THAMES (2401D) Reg D10 Entry Number 208
- ^ "Walter Randall". www.aveleyman.com
- ^ "Walter Randall". Archived from the original on 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Doctor Who Online - Episode Guide - Doctor Who - The Aztecs - [F]". www.drwho-online.co.uk
- ^ "The Crusade ★★★★★"
- ^ "They're way-out at the 'way-in'", The Shepherds Bush Gazette, 18 May 1967 (pg.14)
- ^ "The Bearded Aztec" (interview), Doctor Who Magazine, No. 220, 21 December 1994 (pg.42-44)
External links
- Walter Randall at IMDb