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George Layton

British actor · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Born 1943 · age 83

George Layton is a British actor, director, and television comedy writer best known for three television roles: junior doctor Paul Collier in the comedy series Doctor in the House and its sequels Doctor at Large, Doctor in Charge, and Doctor at the Top; bombardier 'Solly' Solomons in the first two series of It Ain't...

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2013ViciousSeries, Andrew2005Einstein's Big IdeaFilm, Emilie’s Father1999Don't Go Breaking My HeartFilm, Max1992HeartbeatSeries, Graham Simpson1987The Silurian DisruptionFilm, New Doctor1984Me & My GirlSeries, WriterShowdown at Spiggots StoreFilm, 1984Harry1982The Kenny Everett Television ShowSeries1977Robin's NestSeries, WriterStand up, Virgin SoldiersFilm, 1977Jacobs1976Confessions of a Driving InstructorFilm, Tony Bender1975Carry On BehindFilm, Doctor1973That's Life!Series1971Shop AroundFilm1970Lay Down Your ArmsFilm, Corporal May1969Doctor Who: The Space PiratesFilm, Technician PennSling Your HookFilm, 1969Pete1968CillaSeriesHere We Go Round the Mulberry BushFilm, 1968Gordon1964The Likely LadsSeries, Mario1962Z-CarsSeries1955Dixon of Dock GreenSeries, Billy Tate1943Born2 March 1943

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George Layton is a British actor, director, and television comedy writer best known for three television roles: junior doctor Paul Collier in the comedy series Doctor in the House and its sequels Doctor at Large, Doctor in Charge, and Doctor at the Top; bombardier 'Solly' Solomons in the first two series of It Ain't Half Hot Mum; and Des the mechanic in early episodes of Minder. His TV writing credits include several "Doctor" series episodes as well as some in Robin's Nest, Don't Wait Up, and Executive Stress.

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Born 1943 · age 83