Quick Facts
Born:
1946-05-19
Birthplace:
Romford, Essex, England, UK
Credits:
13 Total Roles
Trevor Adams
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Biography
Trevor Michael Adams (19 May 1946 – 15 December 2000) was a British actor, best remembered for his portrayal of Tony Webster in the BBC series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976–79), whom he played throughout its entire run, and Alan in Fawlty Towers episode "The Wedding Party" (1975).
Adams attended the then Harold Hill Grammar School, in Harold Hill, Essex from 1957 to 1964, and played leading roles in a number of school plays. Later he trained at RADA and was a member of the National Youth Theatre. He spent a year at Stratford-Upon-Avon before turning to television, where he was often cast as a criminal. He had roles in the films Groupie Girl (1970) and Private Road (1971), and appeared in a variety of programmes in Britain, notably Public Eye, The Professionals, Z-Cars, The New Avengers and Dixon of Dock Green.
Adams left the acting profession in 1982, before moving to Norwich and retraining as a solicitor. His workload prevented him from appearing in the 1996 follow-up to The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, entitled The Legacy of Reginald Perrin.
Adams died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Adams attended the then Harold Hill Grammar School, in Harold Hill, Essex from 1957 to 1964, and played leading roles in a number of school plays. Later he trained at RADA and was a member of the National Youth Theatre. He spent a year at Stratford-Upon-Avon before turning to television, where he was often cast as a criminal. He had roles in the films Groupie Girl (1970) and Private Road (1971), and appeared in a variety of programmes in Britain, notably Public Eye, The Professionals, Z-Cars, The New Avengers and Dixon of Dock Green.
Adams left the acting profession in 1982, before moving to Norwich and retraining as a solicitor. His workload prevented him from appearing in the 1996 follow-up to The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, entitled The Legacy of Reginald Perrin.
Adams died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Known For
Fawlty Towers
Alan
The New Avengers
Sandy
The Professionals
Benny, CI5 Agent
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Tony Webster
Private Road
Alex Marvel
I Am a Groupie
Barry
Z-Cars
Self
Public Eye
Farmer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin MOVIE | Tony Webster |
| 1982 | The Funny Side of Christmas MOVIE | Tony Webster |
| 1977 | The Professionals TV | Benny, CI5 Agent |
| 1976 | The New Avengers TV | Sandy |
| 1976 | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin TV | Tony Webster |
| 1975 | Fawlty Towers TV | Alan |
| 1975 | My Honourable Mrs TV | Patrick |
| 1972 | Crown Court TV | Mark Lieberman |
| 1971 | The Ten Commandments TV | Derek |
| 1971 | Private Road MOVIE | Alex Marvel |