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A raven-haired, sometimes blonde (particularly in the earlier years) pretty actress, Dilys Laye was capable of a wide range of roles, from straight drama to comedy. She began in the 1950s, like most other British screen actresses of the era, in studio-system-style films. One of her first films was Paper Gallows (1950) and she continued in popular movies like Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) and Doctor at Large (1957).
Today she is often remembered for her appearances in the "Carry On.." films. Her first "Carry On..." appearance was in Carry on Cruising (1962), where along with Esma Cannon she stole many of the best comedy scenes from the regular cast; the bar scene is an example of this. She took over the role at four days' notice when Joan Sims was unable to appear because of ill health. Her next 'Carry On...' appearance saw her take on a sinister and darker role in Carry on Spying (1964) as Lila. She even sang, in a café-bar scene. In Carry on Doctor (1967) she played patient Mavis Winkle, who is searching for love and finds it in the unusual place of the hospital ward, and in Carry on Camping (1969) she appeared alongside "Carry On..." legend Joan Sims. They were perfectly cast together and complement each other's performances throughout the movie.
After that time her work was mainly on the stage with some television and film appearances. She made appearances in soaps such as Coronation Street (1960) and EastEnders (1985). Other character parts included Holby City (1999) and Doctors (2000).
She played Queen Elizabeth II in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006).- Composer
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Michael Kiwanuka was born on 3 May 1987 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for A Long Way Down (2014), Big Little Lies (2017) and Yesterday (2019).- Actor
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Alvin Stardust was born on 27 September 1942 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Love Serenade (1996), Somersault (2004) and Derrick (1974). He was married to Julie Paton, Liza Goddard and Iris Caldwell. He died on 23 October 2014 in Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK.- Lindy Benson was born in 1953 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The World Is Full of Married Men (1979), Intimate Games (1976) and The Dawson Watch (1979).
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Dave Davies is the brother of Ray Davies, the lead singer and songwriter of The Kinks, of which he was the lead singer up to 1964, when Ray joined. He was also the lead guitarist and backup singer for the Kinks. As children, both brothers were immersed in a world of different musical styles, from the music hall of their parents' generation, to the jazz and early rock 'n' roll that their older sisters listened to. Dave created the distorted power chord sound for "You Really Got Me" by taking a razor blade and slashing the speaker cone on his Elpico amplifier, and driving it into a VOX AC30. He continued to use this sound for much of their early material (notably on "All Day and All of the Night" and "Till the End of the Day"). Compared to his brother, Dave lived a rather lavish lifestyle. He would spend a great deal of money on fancy outfits on Carnaby Streets, and top of the line guitars, such as his Gibson Flying V.
It is clear that Ray wrote songs like "Dedicated Follower of Fashion", "Dandy", and maybe even "Starstruck" with him in mind. He had his share of feuds with Ray, and other band members often found it hard to get along with him, particularly the drummer, Mick Avory. Nevertheless, he was a brilliant musician, and a decent songwriter. In 1967, he released his first solo single, credited under his name (although co-written by his brother Ray), entitled "Death of a Clown". He contributed other songs such as "Strangers", "Rats", "Living on a Thin Line", "Wait Til the Summer Comes Along", "Mindless Child of Motherhood" and "This Man He Weeps Tonight". The latter few were influenced by a high school relationship which ended in an unwanted pregnancy, something that deeply haunted Davies. He currently continues to tour on his own. Unfortunately, he is not on good terms with his brother, Ray, and both have dismissed the possibility of a Kinks reunion.- Writer
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David Nixon was born on 29 December 1919 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Aladdin (1951), The Spider's Web (1960) and Showtime (1959). He was married to Vivenne Nichols, Paula Marshall and Margaret Burton. He died on 1 December 1978 in Surrey, England, UK.- Maureen Dunbar was born in 1934 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. She was a writer, known for An Anorexic's Tale: The Brief Life of Catherine (1988). She was married to John Dunbar. She died in 2020 in England, UK.
- Gerald Andersen was born on 28 April 1910 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Black Tulip (1956), H.M. Tennent Globe Theatre (1956) and Theatre Night (1957). He was married to Betty Cooper. He died on 27 May 1964 in Barnes, London, England, UK.
- Judith Fellows was born on 27 July 1916 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for You Rang, M'Lord? (1988), Secrets (1983) and The Newcomers (1965). She died on 8 February 2010 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England, UK.
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Ozwald Boateng was born in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He is known for The Burial (2023), Collide (2016) and Gangster No. 1 (2000).- Actor
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Geoffrey Wilmer was born on 20 December 1890 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for His Last Defence (1919), The Little Damozel (1916) and Saint Joan (1946). He died in 1956 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK.- Writer
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Ted Dicks was born on 5 May 1928 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was a writer and composer, known for Cribbins (1969), Compact (1962) and Virgin Witch (1971). He died on 27 January 2012 in Fulham, London, England, UK.- Writer
- Actress
Beryl Roques was born on 22 October 1932 in Muswell Hill, Middlesex, England, UK. She was a writer and actress, known for Jango (1961), Secret Diaries (1978) and Jackanory (1965). She was married to Dick Vosburgh. She died on 6 July 2016 in London, England, UK.- Writer
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- Actor
Barry Took was born on 19 June 1928 in Muswell Hill, North London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Marty (1968), Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967) and Grubstreet (1972). He died on 31 March 2002 in London, England, UK.- Editorial Department
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Steve Pickard was born on 1 March 1948 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He is known for The Shining (1980), Hanover Street (1979) and Space: 1999 (1975).- Muriel Agius was born on 13 January 1918 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Anna Contract (1977), Excess Baggage (1990) and The Late Fred Morse (2008). She was married to Edward Agius. She died on 8 May 2011 in Barnet, London, England, UK.
- Robert Algar was born on 3 August 1899 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Rose and the Ring (1953), The Infamous John Friend (1959) and The Case Before You (1959). He died in 1974 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
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John Purchese was born on 21 February 1925 in Muswell Hill, Middlesex, England, UK. He is known for Song of Norway (1970), Hard Contract (1969) and Straight on Till Morning (1972). He was married to Mollie Harvey. He died on 21 December 2008 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.- Simon Nicol was born on 13 October 1950 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK.