Bernard Bresslaw

Bernard Bresslaw (25 February 1934 – 11 June 1993) was an English actor. He is best known for his comedy work, especially as a member of the Carry On team. Bernard Bresslaw was born in Stepney, London, on 25 February 1934. He attended the Coopers' Company's School in Tredegar Square, Bow, London E3. His father was a tailor's cutter and he became interested in acting after visits to the Hackney Empire. London County Council awarded him a scholarsh... more

Bernard Bresslaw (25 February 1934 – 11 June 1993) was an English actor. He is best known for his comedy work, especially as a member of the Carry On team. Bernard Bresslaw was born in Stepney, London, on 25 February 1934. He attended the Coopers' Company's School in Tredegar Square, Bow, London E3. His father was a tailor's cutter and he became interested in acting after visits to the Hackney Empire. London County Council awarded him a scholarship to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where he won the Emile Littler Award as the most promising actor. After Educating Archie on radio and The Army Game on television, more television, film and Shakespearean theatre roles followed, until his big break when he was cast in Carry on Cowboy in 1965. He featured as Varga, the lead villain in the 1968 Doctor Who story The Ice Warriors. Even though all the actors playing the aliens were over six feet tall- Bresslaw, at 6'7", towered over them. Sonny Caldinez, who played an Ice Warrior in... less