Quick Facts
Born:
1922-12-16
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Robert Desmond
Acting
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Biography
Robert Desmond (16 December 1922 – 2002) was a British film and television actor of the 1950s and 1960s.
He started out in juvenile roles, making his film debut in 1948's The Guinea Pig opposite Richard Attenborough. He appeared in a number of early television films such Boys in Brown, recreating the role of Spud Parker in the theatrical film version of 1949, again with Attenborough. He would appear opposite Attenborough one more time in The Great Escape (1963), as Griffith the Tailor. Other films include The Cockleshell Heroes (1955), Indiscreet (1958), The Ugly Duckling (1959), Sink the Bismarck! (1960), The Bulldog Breed (1960) and The Best of Enemies (1961).
He started out in juvenile roles, making his film debut in 1948's The Guinea Pig opposite Richard Attenborough. He appeared in a number of early television films such Boys in Brown, recreating the role of Spud Parker in the theatrical film version of 1949, again with Attenborough. He would appear opposite Attenborough one more time in The Great Escape (1963), as Griffith the Tailor. Other films include The Cockleshell Heroes (1955), Indiscreet (1958), The Ugly Duckling (1959), Sink the Bismarck! (1960), The Bulldog Breed (1960) and The Best of Enemies (1961).
Known For
The Great Escape
Griffith 'Tailor'
Indiscreet
Young Man (uncredited)
Sink the Bismarck!
Dexter (uncredited)
The Best of Enemies
Pvt. Singer
The Cockleshell Heroes
Marine Todd
The Square Peg
Sentry (uncredited)
The Bulldog Breed
Sailor on Bridge of Warship (uncredited)
The Guinea Pig
(Uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Great Escape MOVIE | Griffith 'Tailor' |
| 1962 | Gaolbreak MOVIE | Page |
| 1962 | Compact TV | Adrian Coombs |
| 1961 | The Best of Enemies MOVIE | Pvt. Singer |
| 1960 | The Bulldog Breed MOVIE | Sailor on Bridge of Warship (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Too Young to Love MOVIE | 1st Sailor |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! MOVIE | Dexter (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Ugly Duckling MOVIE | Dizzy |
| 1959 | The Lady is a Square MOVIE | Wally (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Square Peg MOVIE | Sentry (uncredited) |