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David Hatton

Acting 30 credits
30
Total Credits
1972–2000
29 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: David Hatton (Actor).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Known for acting, 29 known credits, Content Score 88.
[2] IMDb: Actor known for The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), and Shadow of the Noose.
[3] TMDB: Known as an actor. Work includes The Pirates of Penzance, The Canterbury Tales, Mystery on Monster Island.
[4] In Memoriam: Long-term partner Annette Badland. Passed away on Tuesday, June 4.
Name: David Hatton.
Profession: Actor.
Known Credits/Work: The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), Shadow of the Noose, The Canterbury Tales, Mystery on Monster Island.
Total Credits: 29 (from TMDB).
Personal: Long-term partner was Annette Badland. Passed away on Tuesday, June 4.

David Hatton was an actor with 29 known credits. His work includes roles in The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), and Shadow of the Noose. Other credits include The Canterbury Tales and Mystery on Monster Island. According to an in memoriam document, Hatton passed away on Tuesday, June 4. He had a long-term partner named Annette Badland.
"David Hatton was an actor with 29 known credits." (10 words)
"His work includes roles in The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), and Shadow of the Noose." (16 words)
"Other credits include The Canterbury Tales and Mystery on Monster Island." (11 words)
"According to an in memoriam document, Hatton passed away on Tuesday, June 4." (13 words)

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of David Hatton (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: David Hatton (TMDB). Known for Acting. 29 known credits. Content score 88.
Source [2]: David Hatton (IMDb). Actor. Known for The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), and Shadow of the Noose.
Source [3]: David Hatton (TMDB). Actor. Work includes The Pirates of Penzance, The Canterbury Tales, Mystery on Monster Island.
Source [4]: In Memoriam – David Hatton. Passed away on Tuesday, June 4. Long-term partner: Annette Badland.
Paragraph 1: Professional Identity and Credits.
David Hatton was an actor with 29 known credits. His professional work includes various roles in film and television. He is recognized for his appearances in The Pirates of Penzance, which was released in 1983, as well as The Knock in 1994 and Shadow of the Noose. Other productions associated with his work include The Canterbury Tales and Mystery on Monster Island.
Paragraph 2: Personal Details/End of Life (if applicable/verifiable).
According to records, David Hatton passed away on Tuesday, June 4. He had a long-term partner named Annette Badland.
Drafting and Word Count Check:
David Hatton was an actor with 29 known credits. His body of work includes several productions in film and television. He is known for his roles in The Pirates of Penzance, released in 1983, The Knock in 1994, and Shadow of the Noose. Additional credits associated with his acting career include The Canterbury Tales and Mystery on Monster Island.

Regarding his personal life and passing, David Hatton passed away on Tuesday, June 4. His long-term partner was Annette Badland.
Current word count: ~85 words. This is too short. The requirement is 180-260 words.
Refining to meet word count (while staying strictly to facts):
Wait, the sources are very sparse. If I only use the facts provided, I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates the "neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "only verifiable facts" rules.
Re-evaluating the sources:
Credits: The Pirates of Penzance (1983), The Knock (1994), Shadow of the Noose, The Canterbury Tales, Mystery on Monster Island. (Total 5 specific titles).
Total credits: 29.
Partner: Annette Badland.
Death: Tuesday, June 4.
Problem: The prompt asks for 180-260 words, but the source material only contains about 50-60 words of actual information. As an archivist, I cannot "invent" or "guess" to hit a word count. However, I must try to expand the prose stylistically without adding non-existent facts.
Let's try to expand the prose style:
David Hatton was an actor whose professional career included 29 known credits. His work spanned various productions, including The Pirates of Penzance, which was released in 1983. He is also recognized for his roles in The Knock, released in 1994, and Shadow of the No

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Career timeline

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades
dinnerladiesdinnerladies
A Pin for the Butterfly
Sin Bin
Peak PracticeThe Detectives
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Old Flames
Shadow of the Noose
Wish You Were Here
Defence of the RealmThe Come-Uppance of Captain Katt
Screen Two
FreudRainy Day Women
The Pirates of Penzance
Mystery on Monster IslandThe Day War Broke Out
The Tom Machine
Terry and JuneResting Rough
Born and BredThe Odd JobThe SpongersA Little Like DrowningFairies
A Christmas Carol
Playhouse
The Canterbury Tales

Full Filmography

30 titles
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades (2000) as Count of Toledo
  • dinnerladies (1998) as Man in Queue
  • dinnerladies (1998) as Ken
  • A Pin for the Butterfly (1995)
  • Sin Bin (1994) as Keith
  • Peak Practice (1993) as Mr. Marber
  • The Detectives (1993) as Hotspur
  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Count of Toledo
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  • Old Flames (1990) as Servant
  • Shadow of the Noose (1989) as Dr Crippen
  • Wish You Were Here (1987) as Policeman
  • Defence of the Realm (1986) as Picture Editor
  • The Come-Uppance of Captain Katt (1986) as Jack Judge
  • Screen Two (1985) as Keith
  • Freud (1984) as Stekel
  • Rainy Day Women (1984) as Ian Street
  • The Pirates of Penzance (1983) as Samuel
  • Mystery on Monster Island (1981) as Thomas Artelect
  • The Day War Broke Out (1981) as Atack
  • The Tom Machine (1980)
  • Terry and June (1979) as Wilkie
  • Resting Rough (1979)
  • Born and Bred (1978) as Clerk
  • The Odd Job (1978) as Old Man
  • The Spongers (1978) as DHSS Clerk
  • A Little Like Drowning (1978)
  • Fairies (1978) as Third Reporter
  • A Christmas Carol (1977) as Undertaker's Man
  • Playhouse (1974) as Atack
  • The Canterbury Tales (1972) as Poor Homosexual (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Hatton best known for?

David Hatton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peak Practice (1993), The Detectives (1993), The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979), Wish You Were Here (1987).

How many credits does David Hatton have?

David Hatton has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2000.

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Subject: David Hatton (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB: Known for acting, 29 known credits, Content Score 88. [2] IMDb: Actor known for...

David Hatton by the numbers

30credits
19films
11TV series
1972–2000active years

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