David Ryall

Biography

David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King. He also portrayed Billy Buzzle in the ITV sitcom Bless Me, Father and Frank in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

Known For

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

as Elphias Doge

The Elephant Man

as Man With Whores

Around the World in 80 Days

as Lord Salisbury

City of Ember

as Chief Builder

Automata

as Dominic Hawk

Hysteria

as Judge

Mr. Turner

as Footman

Quartet

as Harry

Black Beauty

as Carriagemaker

Midsomer Murders

as Bob Moss