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Wallas Eaton

Known For
Acting
Born
February 18, 1917 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
Died
November 3, 1995
Active Years
1949–1989 (41 Years)
Total Credits
51 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 18, 1917 Died Nov 3, 1995 Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK 51 credits
51
Total Credits
1949–1989
41 Years Career Span
24
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Wallas Eaton (Acting).
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Name: Wallas Eaton.
Lifespan: 18 February 1917 – 3 November 1995 (78 years old).
Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Profession: English film, radio, television and theatre actor.
Notable Work: Voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here (1949–1960).
Personal Interest: Sailing.
Australia Connection: Traveled to Australia in 1975 for sailing; settled there permanently.
TV Roles: Roland Perry in the Australian soap The Young Doctors (1979), a rich friend of Ada Simmonds. Appeared in later episodes of the television drama serial A Country Practice.
Known Credits: 48.

Wallas Eaton (18 February 1917 – 3 November 1995) was an English actor known for his work in film, radio, television, and theatre. Born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he is recognized for his voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here between 1949 and 1960. Eaton had 48 known credits. An enthusiast of sailing, he traveled to Australia in 1975 and eventually settled there permanently. His television credits include appearing as Roland Perry, a rich friend of Ada Simmonds, in the 1979 Australian soap The Young Doctors. He also made appearances in later episodes of the television drama serial A Country Practice.
*Wallas Eaton (18 February 1917 – 3 November 1995) was an English actor known for his work in film, radio, television, and theatre. Born in Leicester

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Wallas Eaton.
Lifespan: 18 February 1917 – 3 November 1995.
Nationality/Origin: English (born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK).
Professions: Film, radio, television, and theatre actor.
Notable Work: Voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here between 1949 and 1960.
Australian Work:
The Young Doctors (1979) as Roland Perry (a rich friend of Ada Simmonds).
A Country Practice (later episodes).
Known Credits: 48.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early/radio career.
Wallas Eaton was an English actor whose career spanned film, radio, television, and theatre. Born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, on February 18, 1917, Eaton is recognized for his voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here, which he performed in between 1949 and 1960.
Paragraph 2: Later career and Australian television.
After traveling to Australia in 1975 to pursue his interest in sailing, Eaton settled there permanently. His television work in Australia included a role in the soap opera The Young Doctors in 1979, where he portrayed Roland Perry, a wealthy friend of the principal character Ada Simmonds. He also appeared in later episodes of the television drama serial A Country Practice. Throughout his career, Eaton is credited with 48 acting roles. He died on November 3, 1995.
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Wallas Eaton was an English actor whose professional career included work in film, radio, television, and theatre. Born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, on February 18, 1917, he is perhaps best remembered for his voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here, which took place between 1949 and 1960.

Following a trip to Australia in 1975 to pursue his interest in sailing, Eaton settled in the country permanently. His Australian television credits include a 1979 appearance in the soap opera The Young Doctors, where he played Roland Perry, a rich friend of the principal character Ada Simmonds. Additionally, he made several appearances in later episodes of the television drama serial A Country Practice. Eaton has 48 known acting credits. He passed away on November 3, 1995.
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"Wallas Eaton was an English actor whose professional career included work in film, radio, television, and theatre. Born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, on February 18, 1917, he is perhaps best remembered for his voice roles in the BBC radio-comedy serial Take It from Here, which took place between 1949 and 1960.

Following a trip to Australia in 1975 to pursue his interest in sailing, Eaton settled in the country permanently. His Australian television credits include a 1979 appearance in the soap opera The Young Doctors, where he played Roland Perry, a rich friend of the principal character Ada Simmonds. Additionally, he made several appearances in later episodes of the television drama serial A Country Practice. Eaton has 48 known acting credits

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E StreetMinnamurra
Around the World in 80 DaysWind in the Willows
Rafferty's RulesRafferty's RulesTreasure IslandThe Last of the Mohicans
The Flying DoctorsKidnapped
Robin HoodNicholas NicklebyThe Man in the Iron Mask
The Old Curiosity Shop
Goodbye Paradise
DeadlineOliver Twist
Demolition
Father, Dear FatherPlunge Into Darkness
The Lost IslandsThe Last Wave
Mad Dog MorganDeathcheaters
The Inheritors
O Lucky Man!Men of Affairs
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Up Pompeii!Up Pompeii!Up Pompeii!The Complete and Utter History of BritainLock Up Your Daughters
Nearest and DearestInspector ClouseauIsadora
Man in a Suitcase
Horror of DarknessSpringtime for Samantha
Do Be Careful Boys
This Sporting Life
Hugh and I
Two-Way StretchThe Strange World of Gurney SladeOperation Cupid
A Clean Sweep
Adventure in the Hopfields
Before Your Very Eyes
Let's Go CrazyChelsea Story
A Man's Affair

Full Filmography

51 titles
  • E Street (1989) as Bishop
  • Minnamurra (1989) as Grassmore
  • Around the World in 80 Days (1988) as (voice)
  • Wind in the Willows (1988)
  • Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Stuart Gilmour
  • Rafferty's Rules (1987) as Leadbetter
  • Treasure Island (1987) as (voice)
  • The Last of the Mohicans (1987) as (voice)
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  • The Flying Doctors (1986) as Lloyd Somerset
  • Kidnapped (1986) as (voice)
  • Robin Hood (1985) as (voice)
  • Nicholas Nickleby (1985) as (voice)
  • The Man in the Iron Mask (1985)
  • The Old Curiosity Shop (1984)
  • Goodbye Paradise (1983) as Clyde
  • Deadline (1982) as Goodman
  • Oliver Twist (1982) as voice
  • Demolition (1979)
  • Father, Dear Father (1978) as Sam Winterton
  • Plunge Into Darkness (1978) as Superintendent G.E. Gregory
  • The Lost Islands (1977)
  • The Last Wave (1977) as Morgue Doctor
  • Mad Dog Morgan (1976) as Macpherson
  • Deathcheaters (1976) as 2nd Police Sergeant
  • The Inheritors (1974) as Pendry
  • O Lucky Man! (1973) as John Stone (Coffee Factory) / Col. Steiger / Prison Warder / Meths Drinker / Film Executive
  • Men of Affairs (1973) as Chef
  • The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Sterling
  • Up Pompeii! (1969) as Sergeant Junkus
  • Up Pompeii! (1969) as Centurion Captain
  • Up Pompeii! (1969) as Sen. Ludicrus Sextus
  • The Complete and Utter History of Britain (1969)
  • Lock Up Your Daughters (1969) as Staff
  • Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Dr French
  • Inspector Clouseau (1968) as Hoeffler
  • Isadora (1968) as Archer
  • Man in a Suitcase (1967)
  • Horror of Darkness (1965) as The Visitor
  • Springtime for Samantha (1965) as Narrator
  • Do Be Careful Boys (1964)
  • This Sporting Life (1963) as Waiter
  • Hugh and I (1962)
  • Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Night Gate Warder
  • The Strange World of Gurney Slade (1960) as Child in pram (voice)
  • Operation Cupid (1960)
  • A Clean Sweep (1958) as Ted
  • Adventure in the Hopfields (1954) as Junk Shop Owner
  • Before Your Very Eyes (1952) as Self
  • Let's Go Crazy (1951) as Mr. Jollibottom
  • Chelsea Story (1951) as Danny
  • A Man's Affair (1949) as Leonard

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What movies or TV shows is Wallas Eaton best known for?

Wallas Eaton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including E Street (1989), Minnamurra (1989), Wild Orchid (1989), Wild Orchid (1989).

When and where was Wallas Eaton born?

Wallas Eaton was born on February 18, 1917 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK. They passed away on November 3, 1995.

How many credits does Wallas Eaton have?

Wallas Eaton has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1989.

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Wallas Eaton by the numbers

51credits
33films
18TV series
1949–1989active years

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