Brian Glover | |
|---|---|
 Glover in the film Alien 3 | |
| Born | 2 April 1934 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 24 July 1997 (aged 63) London, England |
| Resting place | Brompton Cemetery, London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield |
| Occupation(s) | Wrestler, teacher, actor, writer |
| Years active | 1969–1997 |
| Spouses | Elaine Foster
(m. 1954, divorced)Tara Prem (m. 1976) |
| Children | 2 |
Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television and work on the stage. His film appearances include Kes (1969), An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Alien 3 (1992).
Described by The New York Times as a "robust character actor" who played "gruff but likable roles",[1] he had a "string of roles playing tough guys and criminals".[2] He once said, "You play to your strengths in this game, and my strength is as a bald-headed, rough-looking Yorkshireman".[3] Glover was also known as the voice of Gaffer in the Tetley tea commercials.[4] The Independent described him upon his death as "one of Britain's best-loved actors".[4]
- ^ "Brian Glover, 63, British Actor; Played Gruff but Likable Roles". The New York Times. 25 July 1997. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Biggest Bottoms: who's made an ass of themselves?". BBC Online. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ Vallance, Tom (25 July 1997). "Obituary: Brian Glover". The Independent. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Brian Glover dies in his sleep after fight against tumour". The Independent. 25 July 1997. Retrieved 16 July 2017.