Quick Facts
Born:
1935-09-09
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
30 Total Roles
Roland MacLeod
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Biography
Roland MacLeod (1935 – 3 April 2010) was an English actor working in film and television. He was born in London.
His television credits include Coronation Street, Softly, Softly, Ripping Yarns, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, Sykes, Please Sir!, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Marty, Broaden Your Mind and The Goodies. He also made some appearances in Season Three of Grange Hill as a slightly comical workman sporting a comb over, often seen in confrontation with staff and pupils. However, his character showed a kinder side when he cleaned Duane Orpington's new coat in episode two. He also played the mad Head Teacher in The Boot Street Band, a TV series written by Steve Attridge and Andrew Davies.
He appeared as a vicar in John Cleese's film A Fish Called Wanda as well as in Le Pétomane and The Last Remake of Beau Geste.
His television credits include Coronation Street, Softly, Softly, Ripping Yarns, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, Sykes, Please Sir!, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Marty, Broaden Your Mind and The Goodies. He also made some appearances in Season Three of Grange Hill as a slightly comical workman sporting a comb over, often seen in confrontation with staff and pupils. However, his character showed a kinder side when he cleaned Duane Orpington's new coat in episode two. He also played the mad Head Teacher in The Boot Street Band, a TV series written by Steve Attridge and Andrew Davies.
He appeared as a vicar in John Cleese's film A Fish Called Wanda as well as in Le Pétomane and The Last Remake of Beau Geste.
Known For
A Fish Called Wanda
Vicar
Misfits
Stan
Charleston
Anwalt Brown
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
Dr. Crippen
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Self
Till Death Us Do Part
Father
Till Death Us Do Part
Harry
Grange Hill
Workman
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Misfits TV | Stan |
| 1993 | The Boot Street Band TV | Self |
| 1990 | Sticky Wickets MOVIE | Helmut |
| 1988 | A Fish Called Wanda MOVIE | Vicar |
| 1987 | Crossbow TV | Self |
| 1987 | Watching TV | Mr. Baxter |
| 1986 | Worlds Beyond TV | Medical Officer |
| 1985 | Lost In London MOVIE | Man with wallet |
| 1983 | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin MOVIE | Morris Coates |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show TV | Various |