Portrait of Jimmy Edwards

Jimmy Edwards

Bio: From Wikipedia James Keith O'Neill "Jimmy" Edwards, DFC (23 March 1920 – 7 July 1988) was an English comedy writer and actor on radio and television, best known as Pa Glum in Take It From Here and as headmaster "Professor" James Edwards in Whack-O! Edwards was born in Barnes, London, (then Surrey), the son of a professor of mathematics. He was educated at St Paul's Cathedral School, at King's College School in Wimbledon and at St John's College, Cambridge
Born: Tue, Mar 23 1920
Birthplace: Barnes, London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jul 07 1988
Jimmy Edwards is 68 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mr. H Is Late
Mr. H Is Late
Jimmy Edwards was 67 in Mr. H Is Late
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of It's Your Move
It's Your Move
Jimmy Edwards was 62 in It's Your Move as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1982
Poster of Rhubarb Rhubarb
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Jimmy Edwards was 60 in Rhubarb Rhubarb
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1980
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Jimmy Edwards was 59 in The Plank as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Jimmy Edwards was 57 in Charley's Aunt as 'Mr. Spettigue'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1977
Poster of Anoop and the Elephant
Anoop and the Elephant
Jimmy Edwards was 51 in Anoop and the Elephant as 'Farmer Briggs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Jimmy Edwards was 50 in Rhubarb as 'PC Rhubarb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1970
Poster of The Bed Sitting Room
The Bed Sitting Room
Jimmy Edwards was 49 in The Bed Sitting Room as 'Nigel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1969
Poster of Lionheart
Lionheart
Jimmy Edwards was 47 in Lionheart as 'Butcher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Plank
The Plank
Jimmy Edwards was 47 in The Plank as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1967
Poster of A Ghost of a Chance
A Ghost of a Chance
Jimmy Edwards was 46 in A Ghost of a Chance as 'Sir Jocelyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Jimmy Edwards was 41 in Nearly a Nasty Accident as 'Group Capt. Kingsley'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Bottoms Up!
Bottoms Up!
Jimmy Edwards was 40 in Bottoms Up! as 'Professor Jim Edwards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1960
Poster of Three Men in a Boat
Three Men in a Boat
Jimmy Edwards was 36 in Three Men in a Boat as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1956
Poster of Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris
Jimmy Edwards was 33 in Innocents in Paris as 'Captain George Stilton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt
Jimmy Edwards was 32 in Treasure Hunt as 'Sir Roderick Ryall/Hercules Ryall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Murder at the Windmill
Murder at the Windmill
Jimmy Edwards was 29 in Murder at the Windmill as 'Jimmy Edwards'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1949
Poster of Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter
Jimmy Edwards was 28 in Helter Skelter as 'Dr. Edwards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1949
Poster of Trouble in the Air
Trouble in the Air
Jimmy Edwards was 28 in Trouble in the Air
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Glums
The Glums
Jimmy Edwards was 58+ in The Glums as 'Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 1978
Poster of Sir Yellow
Sir Yellow
Jimmy Edwards was 53+ in Sir Yellow as 'Sir Yellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 1973
Poster of Sykes
Sykes
Jimmy Edwards was 52+ in Sykes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Fossett Saga
The Fossett Saga
Jimmy Edwards was 48+ in The Fossett Saga as 'James Fossett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1969
Poster of Cilla
Cilla
Jimmy Edwards was 47+ in Cilla as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 30 1968
Poster of Blandings Castle
Blandings Castle
Jimmy Edwards was 46+ in Blandings Castle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1967
Poster of Six More Faces of Jim
Six More Faces of Jim
Jimmy Edwards was 41+ in Six More Faces of Jim
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1961
Poster of Whack-O!
Whack-O!
Jimmy Edwards was 36+ in Whack-O! as 'Professor Jimmy Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Jimmy Edwards was 33+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Champ'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953