David Spenser

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of David Spenser (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).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: David Spenser (TMDB). Known for acting. 24 known credits. Birthday: March 12, 1934. Death: July 20, 2013 (79 years old).
Source [2]: David Spenser (IMDb). Born: March 12, 1934, in Colombo, Ceylon. Actor and director. Known for: A Farewell to Arms (1966), Paul of Tarsus (1960), The Earth Dies Screaming (1964). Died: July 20, 2013, in Spain.
Source [3]: David Spenser (Biographies.net). Sri Lankan-born British actor, director, producer, and writer. Played title role in 1948 radio production of Richmal Crompton's Just William. Appeared in Doctor Who.
Paragraph 1: Early life and early career.
David Spenser was a Sri Lankan-born British actor, director, producer, and writer. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Colombo, Ceylon. His early work included playing the title role in a 1948 radio production of Richmal Crompton's Just William.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television career.
Spenser's acting career included appearances in various films and television series, such as Doctor Who. He is known for his work in films including Paul of Tarsus in 1960, The Earth Dies Screaming in 1964, and A Farewell to Arms in 1966. His professional credits include 24 known roles.
Paragraph 3: Death/Legacy.
Spenser died on July 20, 2013, in Spain at the age of 79.
Draft 1:
David Spenser was a Sri Lankan-born British actor, director, producer, and writer. Born on March 12, 1934, in Colombo, Ceylon, his early professional work included playing the title role in a 1948 radio production of Richmal Crompton's Just William.

Throughout his career, Spenser appeared in several popular films and television series, including Doctor Who. He is recognized for his roles in the films Paul of Tarsus in 1960, The Earth Dies Screaming in 1964, and A Farewell to Arms in 1966. His known credits include 24 roles.

Spenser died on July 20, 2013, in Spain at the age of 79.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is approx 115 words. I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range without inventing facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I need to be careful. I cannot invent details. I can only elaborate on what is there by phrasing it more formally or combining details.
Wait, the prompt asks for a "career overview of David Spenser (Acting)".
Let's re-read the sources to see if there's more.
Born: March 12, 1934, Colombo, Ceylon.
Died: July 20, 2013, Spain, age 79.
Roles: Just William