William Moore (actor)
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William Aaron Moore was an English
actor
who appeared in many television programmes such as Coronation Street
as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's
husband from 1969–1974. He also appeared in Emmerdale Farm, and Sorry!
(in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He was married to Mollie Sugden
from 29 March 1958 until his death; they had twin sons: Robin and Simon in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London
, aged 84, five days after his birthday.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who appeared in many television programmes such as Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
as Cyril Turpin, Betty Turpin's
Betty Williams (Coronation Street)
Elizabeth "Betty" Williams is a long-standing fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by former music hall star Betty Driver. Driver was cast as Betty in 1969, after first auditioning for the role of Hilda Ogden...
husband from 1969–1974. He also appeared in Emmerdale Farm, and Sorry!
Sorry! (TV series)
Sorry! was a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half....
(in which he became known for the catchphrase "Language, Timothy!"). He was married to Mollie Sugden
Mollie Sugden
Isobel Mary 'Mollie' Sugden was an English comedy actress best known for portraying the saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the British sitcom Are You Being Served? from 1972 to 1985. She later reprised this role in Grace & Favour, which ran from 1992 to 1993...
from 29 March 1958 until his death; they had twin sons: Robin and Simon in October 1963. Moore starred with Sugden in My Husband and I.
Moore died on 24 April 2000 in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, aged 84, five days after his birthday.
Television roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 1969-1972 |
Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960... |
Mr Wigglesworth Cyril Turpin |
| 1981 to 1988 | Sorry! Sorry! (TV series) Sorry! was a British sitcom that aired on BBC1 from 1981 to 1982 and from 1985 to 1988. Starring Ronnie Corbett, it was written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent, both of whom had previously written for The Two Ronnies, of whom Corbett was one half.... |
Sydney Lumsden |
| 1987 to 1988 | My Husband and I | George Powers |