About
Peter Sallis, OBE (February 1, 1921 – June 2, 2017) was an English actor and entertainer, well-known for his work on British television. Although he was born and brought up in London, his two most notable roles required him to adopt the accents and mannerisms of a Northerner. Peter John Sallis was born on 1 February 1921 in Twickenham, Middlesex (now in Greater London). He was the only child of bank manager Harry Sallis (1889–1964) and Dorothy Amea Frances (née Barnard; 1891–1975). His first big television role came in 1958 where he played the role of Samuel Pepys in the BBC serial The Diary of Samuel Pepys. Sallis was best known for his role as the main character Norman Clegg in the long-running British TV comedy Last of the Summer Wine, set in a Yorkshire town. He was the longest serving cast member, appearing in all 295 episodes, and by the end of the show's run was the only one...
Known for
Doctor WhoSeries • 1963
Holby CitySeries • 1999
The AvengersSeries • 1961
Play for TodaySeries • 1970
Crown CourtSeries • 1972
EurekaSeries • 2006
DoctorsSeries • 2000
The Wednesday PlaySeries • 1964
Last of the Summer WineSeries • 1973
Z-CarsSeries • 1962
BBC Play of the MonthSeries • 1965
ITV PlayhouseSeries • 1967
Tales of the UnexpectedSeries • 1979
PlayhouseSeries • 1974
OmnibusSeries • 1967
Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries • 1965
Sunday Night TheatreSeries • 1950
Danger ManSeries • 1960
Rumpole of the BaileySeries • 1975
MaigretSeries • 1960
Harry Hill's TV BurpSeries • 2002
The Persuaders!Series • 1971
Songs of PraiseSeries • 2001
KingdomSeries • 2007