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Christopher Gable
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Overview
Born
March 13
,
1940
·
London, England, UK
Died
October 23
,
1998
·
Near Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK
(cancer)
Birth name
Christopher Michael Gable
Height
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Mini Bio
Christopher Gable was born on March 13, 1940 in London, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for
The Boy Friend (1971)
,
The Devil's Crown (1978)
and
Doctor Who (1963)
. He was married to
Carole Needham
. He died on October 23, 1998 in Near Halifax, Yorkshire, England, UK.
Family
Spouse
Carole Needham
(December 16, 1961 - October 23, 1998) (his death, 2 children)
Trademarks
Frequently cast in
Ken Russell
films.
Trivia
He was an international ballet star. He became an actor in the late 60's because of arthritis.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1996 for his services to dance and drama.
Co-founder in 1982 of the Central School of Ballet in Clerkenwell.
Member of the Royal Ballet, 1957-63, performing at Covent Garden.
From age 11, trained at Sadler's Wells Ballet School.
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