Paul Graham Luty (5 May 1932 – 12 January 1985[1][2]) was an English wrestler[3] who later became a film and television actor.
Paul Luty | |
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| Born | Philip Graham Luty 5 May 1932 Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 12 January 1985 (aged 52) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Wrestler |
| Years active | 1969 - 1985 |
In 1973 Luty played window cleaner, Bert Henshaw on Coronation Street. Other television credits include Terry in kisses at 50 [play for today 1972]Love Thy Neighbour (as Nobby Garside), A Sharp Intake of Breath, Emmerdale (Sid Pickles), Rosie (Chief Inspector Dunwoody), In Loving Memory (Tom Wrigley), Porridge (Chalky) and Dixon of Dock Green - Episode "Alice" (1976) (Alfie Tredwin)
Film credits
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Railway Children | Malcolm | Uncredited |
| 1972 | For the Love of Ada | Bert | Uncredited |
| Play for Today | Terry | Episode: Kisses at Fifty | |
| Burke & Hare | Cruncher | ||
| 1973 | Father, Dear Father | Milkman | |
| 1974 | Juggernaut | Clerk | |
| 1976 | Last of the Summer Wine | Big Malcolm Simmonite | |
| 1977 | The Black Panther | Night Watchman | |
| 1978 | The Water Babies | Sladd / Voice of Claude the Swordfish | |
| 1979 | Porridge | Chalky | |
| Yanks | Ted the Pub Landlord | ||
| 1981 | 4D Special Agents | Steve's grandfather | |
| 1983 | The Dresser | Stallkeeper |
Notes
edit- ^ The London Gazette
- ^ Whitaker's Almanac 1986, published 1985
- ^ Wrestling Heritage
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