Anna Karen's husband Terry Duggan

OBITUARY FROM 'THE STAGE'

Comedian and actor Terry Duggan had a successful career in cabaret and variety and played numerous character roles on television. Married to the actress Anna Karen, he often appeared with her in the seventies sitcom On The Buses.

Born in Hoxton, London, on April 15, 1932, Duggan began performing as a child. He became an acrobat which later led to him becoming a stuntman in films.

With a notable gift for comedy, he turned to acting and made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian in the clubs. He was famous for his drunk act - in the great tradition of Freddie Frinton and Jimmy James - which he performed with brilliant timing. He would often enter a theatre or club through the audience, many of whom were unaware that the drunk was part of the show. He also performed the drunk act on many music hall bills.

On television he had roles in series such as Randall and Hopkirk, Please Sir!, Bob Martin, The Bill, Only Fools and Horses and Are You Being Served? He also appeared in many films including The Horror of Frankenstein, Family Life, Poor Cow and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 A Space Odyssey.

He was also an experience pantomime performer often appearing with his wife and he was much admired by his fellow pros.

He was a long-standing member of the Grand Order of Water Rats. His funeral was attended by many leading showbiz stars including Roy Hudd who gave the address.

He had been in ill health for some time and died on May 1 2008.

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Weak at Denise (2001) .... Hostile model flyer

Beautiful Thing (1996) .... Kevin

Hickory Dickory Dock (1995) (TV) .... Butcher

Riff-Raff (1990) .... Boss in office

Murder by Decree (1979) .... Danny
... aka Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack (USA)
... aka Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree

What's Up Nurse! (1977) .... Old Salt

"A Place to Hide" (1976) TV Series .... Bruno Valenta

Schizo (1976) .... Editor
... aka Amok
... aka Blood of the Undead

On the Buses (1971) .... Nobby

Family Life (1971/I)
... aka Wednesday's Child

The Horror of Frankenstein (1970) .... First Bandit

The Nine Ages of Nakedness (1969) .... Policeman

A Nice Girl Like Me (1969) .... Radio Cab Driver

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) .... Ape attacked by leopard

Poor Cow (1967) .... 2nd Prisoner

An Officer of the Court (1967) (TV) .... Prisoner
... aka Wednesday Play: An Officer of the Court (UK: series title)

Profile of a Gentleman (1967) (TV) .... Jean the Undertaker
... aka Wednesday Play: Profile of a Gentleman (UK: series title)

Filmography as: Actor, Miscellaneous Crew, Notable TV Guest Appearances

Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) (wrangler) (uncredited)

Filmography as: Actor, Miscellaneous Crew, Notable TV Guest Appearances

Notable TV Guest Appearances

"Bob Martin" playing "Duke" in episode: "The X-Files" (episode # 1.1) 2 April 2000

"Poirot" playing "Butcher" in episode: "Hickory Dickory Dock" (episode # 6.2) 12 February 1995

"Class Act" playing "Fred" (episode # 1.1) 7 April 1994

"Only Fools and Horses" playing "Council cleansing lorry Driver" in episode: "Ashes to Ashes" (episode # 2.2) 28 October 1982

"Mind Your Language" playing "Man In Park" in episode: "Guilty or Not Guilty" (episode # 3.5) 24 November 1979

"The Fosters" playing "Belligerent Man" in episode: "Home and Away" (episode # 2.9) 11 June 1977

"Are You Being Served?" playing "Customer" in episode: "A Change Is as Good as a Rest" (episode # 5.2) 4 March 1977

"Dixon of Dock Green" playing "Tom Egan" in episode: "Knocker" (episode # 20.2) 5 January 1974

"Dixon of Dock Green" playing "Freddy" in episode: "Ada" (episode # 19.13) 16 December 1972

"On the Buses" playing "The Painter" in episode: "Stan's Worst Day" (episode # 6.4) 12 March 1972

"Dixon of Dock Green" playing "Milkman" in episode: "Sgt. George Dixon" (episode # 18.13) 12 February 1972

"Dixon of Dock Green" playing "Bill" in episode: "Molenzicht" (episode # 18.7) 1 January 1972

"On the Buses" playing "The Taxi Driver" in episode: "The Inspector's Pets" (episode # 5.4) 10 October 1971

"On the Buses" playing "The Passenger" in episode: "The Anniversary" (episode # 4.8) 17 January 1971

"On the Buses" playing "Shopkeeper" in episode: "The Cistern" (episode # 3.2) 9 January 1970

"Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" playing "Jackson" in episode: "The House on Haunted Hill" (episode # 1.9) 16 November 1969

"On the Buses" playing "Irate Passenger" in episode: "Olive Takes a Trip" (episode # 1.3) 14 March 1969