Clifford Rose

Biography

Clifford Rose is a British classical actor (born 24 October 1929 in Herefordshire, England). He was educated at the King's School, Worcester and King's College London, before appearing in repertory theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His most notable role was as the character Sturmbannführer[1] Ludwig Kessler in the BBC World War II television drama Secret Army and its sequel Kessler. He also played leading roles in Alan Bleasdale's drama GBH, Fortunes of War, and The Pallisers. Additionally he appeared as Rorvik in the Doctor Who story Warriors' Gate. He plays King George V in the TV film Wallis and Edward. Clifford Rose also played a judge in some episodes of the 1970s/'80s British television series Crown Court and Dr Snell an interogative psychologist for "The Section" in the classic British 1960s/'70s spy drama Callan. As at June 2008, his most recent television appearance was as Bishop Wood, in an 2008 episode of the ITV historical drama Foyle's War.

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