Actor Murray Melvin is respected by his peers for his extensive work in films and on stage. He died of ill health following a fall in December. He was 90 and died on April 14, according to Kerry Kyriakos Michael MBE, creative director at Theater Technis.
Born on August 10, 1932, in London, he also appeared in the TV sci-fi drama “Torchwood”. After making his debut at the Theater Royal in Stratford in 1957 in Macbeth, he went on to appear in notable films such as Alfie (1966), Barry Lyndon (1975), and The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
Melvin’s work included time with Michael Caine and director Stanley Kubrick. Actor Murray Melvin is respected by his peers for his extensive work in films and on stage. He died of ill health following a fall in December. He was 90 and died on April 14, according to Kerry Kyriakos Michael MBE, creative director at Theater Technis.
Born on August 10, 1932, in London, he also appeared in the TV sci-fi drama “Torchwood”. After making his debut at the Theater Royal in Stratford in 1957 in Macbeth, he went on to appear in notable films such as Alfie (1966), Barry Lyndon (1975), and The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
Melvin’s work included time with Michael Caine and director Stanley Kubrick. It is with great sadness that I announce the death of actor director and theater archivist Melvin. This was revealed in a Twitter message by Kyriakos. He fell in December. He never fully recovered from it.
Died at St Thomas’ Hospital on Friday 14th April 90th. He was one of my closest friends and will be missed by many of us who had the opportunity to know him. Information about survivors or plans for a memorial was not immediately available.
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It is with great sadness that I announce the death of actor director and theater archivist Melvin. This was revealed in a Twitter message by Kyriakos. He passed away in December. From which he never fully recovered. Died at St. Thomas Hospital on Friday, April 14th 90. He was one of my closest friends and will be missed by many of us who knew him.
