Roy Mitchell Kinnear (January 8, 1934 – September 20, 1988) was an English character actor and comedian. He was known for his acting roles in movies such as Henry Salt in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Algernon in The Beatles' Help! (1965), Clapper in How I Won the War (1967) and Planchet in The Three Musketeers (1973). He reprised the role of Planchet in the 1974 and 1989 sequels, and died following an accident during filming of the latter.

Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

Acting Born January 8, 1934 – Died September 20, 1988 Wigan, Lancashire, England, UK

Roy Mitchell Kinnear (January 8, 1934 – September 20, 1988) was an English character actor and comedian. He was known for his acting roles in movies such as Henry Salt in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Algernon in The Beatles' Help! (1965), Clapper in How I Won the War (1967) and Planchet in The Three Musketeers (1973). He reprised the role of Planchet in the 1974 and 1989 sequels, and died following an accident during filming of the latter.

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Casualty

Brian McCarthy
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Play for Today

Roderick Major
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Wogan

Self
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The Avengers

Happychap
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The Avengers

Quilby
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Minder

Whaley
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Minder

Fat Charlie
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Thirty-Minute Theatre

Bag
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ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Mr Morris
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An Audience with...

Self
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The Sweeney

Frankie Little
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Sunday-Night Play

Bruce