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'''Russell Hunter''' ([[18 February]] [[1925]]-[[26 February]] [[2004]]) played [[Uvanov]] in ''[[The Robots of Death]]''. | '''Russell Hunter''' ([[18 February]] [[1925]]-[[26 February]] [[2004]]) played [[Uvanov]] in ''[[The Robots of Death]]''. | ||
Easily recognisable as an established TV supporting actor is perhaps better known for his role as 'Lonely', friend and confidante to Edward Woodwards' 'Callan'. | Easily recognisable as an established TV supporting actor, he is perhaps better known for his role as 'Lonely', friend and confidante to Edward Woodwards' 'Callan'. Hunter's popularity in this role grew so great that during later episodes of the series he was afforded starring roles. | ||
Hunter appeared in many other British TV dramas and sitcoms during the 1960s & 1970s. | Hunter appeared in many other British TV dramas and sitcoms during the 1960s & 1970s. | ||
He was supposed to play the part [[Willie Mackay]] in ''[[The Highlanders]]'' but dropped out and | He was supposed to play the part of [[Willie Mackay]] in ''[[The Highlanders]]'' but dropped out and was replaced by | ||
[[Andrew Downie]]. | [[Andrew Downie]]. | ||
He reprised his role as Uvanov in five | He reprised his role as Uvanov in five of six of the fully dramatized [[Doctor Who]] spin-off series [[Kaldor City (audio series)|Kaldor City]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 21 October 2011
Russell Hunter (18 February 1925-26 February 2004) played Uvanov in The Robots of Death.
Easily recognisable as an established TV supporting actor, he is perhaps better known for his role as 'Lonely', friend and confidante to Edward Woodwards' 'Callan'. Hunter's popularity in this role grew so great that during later episodes of the series he was afforded starring roles.
Hunter appeared in many other British TV dramas and sitcoms during the 1960s & 1970s.
He was supposed to play the part of Willie Mackay in The Highlanders but dropped out and was replaced by Andrew Downie.
He reprised his role as Uvanov in five of six of the fully dramatized Doctor Who spin-off series Kaldor City.
