The actor Nigel Davenport has died at the age of 85.
During a career spanning more than 40 years, he appeared in films such as A Man for all Seasons and Chariots of Fire, and the TV series Howards' Way.
He worked in the theatre, film and television, in productions ranging from Shakespeare to soap operas.
His son Jack, also an actor, is best known for his role as Commodore Norrington in the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
Born on 28 May 1928, Nigel Davenport did most of his early work in theatre, but appeared in dozens of films and TV series from the 1950s onwards.
'Scowling villains'In 1980s BBC drama Howards' Way he played Sir Edward Frere, father of property tycoon Charles Frere.
His more recent roles on TV included parts in Midsomer Murders and comedy Keeping Up Appearances.
He served as president of the actors' union Equity from 1986-92.
In its obituary, the Daily Telegraph said he would be best remembered for "playing dark, strong, rakish toffs, aggressive heroes, scowling villains", as well as for what Davenport himself called his "dodgy" eyes.
Davenport, whose first credited film was a 1955 BBC production of Othello, died on 25 October.
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