Biography

Denis Carey (3 August 1909 – 28 September 1986) was a British actor who appeared in many film and television roles, although his biggest box office success was the revue Salad Days, which ran for 2,283 performances in the 1954–55 London season. He was married to actress Yvonne Coulette. Some of Carey's notable appearances include Dennis Potter's 1968 television series A Beast With Two Backs, Elizabeth R, I, Claudius and The Barchester Chronicles. Carey appeared three times in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, including Professor Chronotis in the incomplete serial Shada, as the eponymous Keeper in The Keeper of Traken, and as the fake old man Borad in Timelash. Carey was born in London, the son of May (née Wilkinson) and William Denis Carey. He was married to actress Yvonne Coulette. He died in London.

Filmography

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Doctor Who

Doctor Who

1963Series
7.9
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Theatre 625

Theatre 625

1964Series
7.2
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Blake's 7

Blake's 7

1978Series
7.3
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The Expert

The Expert

1968Series
10.0
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I, Claudius

I, Claudius

1976Series
7.8
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The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal

1973Film
7.5
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Elizabeth R

Elizabeth R

1971Series
7.4
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Testament of Youth

Testament of Youth

1979Series
7.5
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The Barchester Chronicles

The Barchester Chronicles

1982Series
7.0
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The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur

1979Series
7.0
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Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre

1956Series
5.8
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Lamb

Lamb

1986Film
5.5