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Robin Courteney Nedwell (27 September 1946 – 1 February 1999) was an English actor, formally trained at Central School of Speech and Drama. He is best remembered for his role as Doctor Duncan Waring in the television comedy series Doctor in the House and its sequels including Doctor Down Under; although he was critically acclaimed for his performance in television series such as The Lovers, The Upchat Connection, The Climber and the ATV comedy-drama Shillingbury Tales. He also featured in several British films.
Taking a break from the series in 1971 to pursue his interests in film-making and feature film appearances, Nedwell returned in a leading role as Dr. Waring in the sequels Doctor in Charge, Doctor at Sea, Doctor on the Go, Doctor Down Under (filmed in Australia), and Doctor at the Top. Although most of his roles were designed for television, apart from the "Doctor" series, his appearances included Vault of Horror (1973) – along with his "Doctor" co-star Geoffrey Davies – Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977), The Shillingbury Blowers (1980), The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) and Cluedo (1990).
Nedwell became known later in his career for his performances on stage. He appeared in the West End in Brigadoon in 1989, and in 1992, played Max Detweiler in a British tour of The Sound of Music, a production that was also staged at Sadler's Wells. He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company during the 1995–1996 season, appearing in that year's productions of The Taming of the Shrew (as Grumio), Richard III (as King Richard III) and Ben Jonson's comedy The Devil is an Ass.
Personal life
Nedwell had a romance with co-star Diane Keen. In 1982, Nedwell married PR agent Heather Inglis, with whom he had a daughter, Amie, although the couple later separated. His nephew Oliver is a graduate of the National Film and Television School with several credits on feature length films.
Death
Nedwell lived in Hedge End, Hampshire, England and died at his doctor's surgery in Hedge End after suffering a heart attack on 1 February 1999, aged 52.
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Categories: 1946 Births, 1999 Deaths, Alumni Of The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, English Male Comedians, English Male Film Actors, English Male Stage Actors, English Male Television Actors, Male Actors From Birmingham, West Midlands, 20th-century English Male Actors, Male Actors From Cardiff, 20th-century English Comedians, People From The Borough Of Eastleigh, Comedians From Birmingham, West Midlands, Comedians From Hampshire
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