Talfryn Thomas
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Talfryn Thomas (1922 - 4 November 1982) was a Welsh character actor best known for a variety of supporting rôles on British television of the 1970s.
Thomas was born in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales. He excelled at playing quirky and sometimes seedy Welshmen. His distinctive appearance was enhanced by his protruding front teeth which earned him the nickname 'Talf The Teef'. Thomas was a regular on Ken Dodd's BBC radio comedy show, but is probably best remembered for his role as a member of the Home Guard in later episodes of Dad's Army. In 1975 he featured in several episodes of the first series of the cult BBC TV series Survivors as Tom Price. He also appeared with Jon Pertwee in the Doctor Who serials Spearhead from Space and The Green Death.
Thomas died from a heart attack on November 4, 1982.
[edit] Selected Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Seven of One | Mr Pugh |
| 1973 to 1974 | Dad's Army | Private Cheeseman |
| 1981 | The Incredible Mr Tanner | Cledwyn |
| 1982 | Hi-de-Hi! | Gareth Davies |
