David Ellison (British actor)

David Ellison
Born1939
Stalybridge, England
Died10 June 2010 (aged 70-71)
Beer, Devon, England, UK
OccupationActor
Years active?–1995
Known forJuliet Bravo

David Ellison (1939 – 10 June 2010) was a British television actor born in Stalybridge, probably best remembered for his portrayal of police sergeant Joseph Beck, in the 1980s BBC television series Juliet Bravo.[1] He also had minor roles in TV shows such as Coronation Street, The Sweeney, Ripping Yarns, Heartbeat, Last of the Summer Wine, The Bill and Waiting For God.[2][3]

He gave up acting in 1995 and retired to the village of Beer in Devon.[1] He died on 10 June 2010.

  1. ^ a b Lentz III, Harris M. (21 March 2016). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland Inc. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-7864-8649-6.
  2. ^ "David Ellison". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018.
  3. ^ "David Ellison". Aveleyman.com.