Geoffrey Lumsden

December 26, 1914 (age 69)

London, United Kingdom

Working in repertory theatre, his theatrical career was interrupted by World World War II during which he served in Burma. Returning to the theatre after the war, he became a playwright and appeared on various television shows and films. On Broadway he appeared as Sir Francis Getliffe in The Affair at the Henry Miller Theatre (1962) and as Major Hugh Beresford Maitland in Hostile Witness at the Music Box Theatre (1966). His 1978 farce Caught Napping starred Arthur Lowe, Bill Pertwee and Edward Evans. Other television appearances included Rookery Nook, Upstairs, Downstairs, lieutenant Ain"t Half Hot Mum and Edward & Mistress Simpson. Lumsden died in London in 1984 aged 69.

Geoffrey Lumsden

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Background

Lumsden was born in London in 1914 and attended Repton School.

Career

Working in repertory theatre, his theatrical career was interrupted by World World War II during which he served in Burma. Returning to the theatre after the war, he became a playwright and appeared on various television shows and films. On Broadway he appeared as Sir Francis Getliffe in The Affair at the Henry Miller Theatre (1962) and as Major Hugh Beresford Maitland in Hostile Witness at the Music Box Theatre (1966).

His 1978 farce Caught Napping starred Arthur Lowe, Bill Pertwee and Edward Evans.

Other television appearances included Rookery Nook, Upstairs, Downstairs, lieutenant Ain"t Half Hot Mum and Edward & Mistress Simpson. Lumsden died in London in 1984 aged 69.

Achievements

He won a scholarship to train at RADA while still working at the colliery.

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