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Jack Gwillim was an English actor who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theatre. He was born on 15 December 1909 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Gwillim made his film debut in the 1948 film The Fallen Idol, and went on to appear in over 50 films, including The Guns of Navarone (1961), The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965), and The Man Who Would Be King (1975). He also appeared in numerous television series, including The Avengers, The Saint, and The Persuaders. Gwillim was married twice, first to actress Mary Merrall, and then to actress and singer Patricia Marmont. He had two children, a son and a daughter. Gwillim died on 28 April 2006 in London, England, at the age of 96. His net worth at the time of his death is unknown.

Popular As Jack William Frederick Gwillim
Occupation actor
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 15 December 1909
Birthday 15 December
Birthplace Canterbury, Kent, England, UK
Date of death 2 July, 2001
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United Kingdom

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Jack Gwillim Height, Weight & Measurements

At 92 years old, Jack Gwillim height is 6' 2½" (1.89 m) .

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Height 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Who Is Jack Gwillim's Wife?

His wife is Olivia Selby (1969 - 2 July 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child), Peggy Ballard (1943 - 1958) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Olivia Selby (1969 - 2 July 2001) ( his death) ( 1 child), Peggy Ballard (1943 - 1958) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Jack Gwillim Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Gwillim worth at the age of 92 years old? Jack Gwillim’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jack Gwillim's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1995

His last stage performance came in 1995 in the play "On Borrowed Time". In it he acted with two of his children, his son-in-law, two grandchildren and their dog.

1977

He was nominated for a 1977 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in "Too Good To Be True" at the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

1976

Won the Best actor award in 1976 from the New Jersey Drama Critics Association for his role in The Heiress at the McCarter Theatre in New Jersey.

1975

He was nominated for a 1975 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for his performance in "The Farm" at the Academy Festival Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

1969

In 1969 he emigrated to the United States, working in top regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway. His Broadway credits include the role of Col. Pickering in Rex Harrison revival of "My Fair Lady", and Ingrid Bergman's husband in "The Constant Wife" directed by Sir John Gielgud. Other Broadway shows included "Ari", "MacBeth" with Christopher Plummer and 'Glenda Jackson (I)', "Romeo and Juliet", "Lost in the Stars" with Brock Peters, "The Iceman Cometh" with James Earl Jones and with the Old Vic "MacBeth", "Romeo and Juliet" with Claire Bloom, "Richard II" and "Troilus and Cressida. " He did numerous tours in the U. S including "Laurette" with Judy Holliday. On stage he has worked with such actors as Sir Ralph Richardson, Sir Anthony Quayle, Dame Judith Anderson, Judi Dench, Sir Michael Redgrave and Richard Burton.

1963

His work in cult favorites includes Jason and the Argonauts (1963) and Clash of the Titans (1981) with Sir Laurence Olivier.

1962

He appeared in three Best Picture Academy Award winners: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), A Man for All Seasons (1966) and Patton (1970).

1960

His work in "Hammer" films includes Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) with Peter Cushing, Circus of Horrors (1960) and The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964).

1959

His work in epics includes Solomon and Sheba (1959) with Yul Brynner, Cromwell (1970) with Richard Harris, Oscar-winning films Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Patton (1970) and A Man for All Seasons (1966).

1956

He is also known for war films such as Pursuit of the Graf Spee (1956) with Peter Finch, The One That Got Away (1957), North West Frontier (1959) with Lauren Bacall and Sink the Bismarck! (1960).

1950

Although he did not turn to the stage until middle age after two decades in the Royal Navy, Jack Gwillim was a notable actor on both sides of the Atlantic. During the 1950s he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare company in Stratford, England, for three years during Sir Anthony Quayle's stint as artistic director, and a member of the Old Vic Company for a further three years. His extensive theatre credits included many leading roles in the West End including "Sacred Flame" with Gladys Cooper and Wendy Hiller, "The Right Honourable Gentleman" with Quayle, "The Dark is Light Enough" with Dame Edith Evans, "Castle In Sweden" with Diane Cilento, "Portrait Of Murder", "A Kind Of Folly" with Dame Flora Robson, "You Never Can Tell" and "Merchant Of Venice" with Sir Ralph Richardson.

1946

At the outbreak of the Second World War, he was a serving officer in Hong Kong and China. In 1946 he was invalided out of the service with arthritis while a commander, the youngest of that rank at the time of his promotion.